A Review on the Concept of Avapeedaka Snehapana in the management of Mutravahshroto Dushti

Abstract

The ketogenic or “keto” diet is a low-carbohydrate, fat-rich eating plan that has  been used for centuries to treat specific medical conditions. In the 19th century,  the ketogenic diet was commonly used to help control diabetes. In 1920 it was  introduced as an effective treatment for epilepsy in children in whom  medication was ineffective. The ketogenic diet has also been tested and used in  closely monitored settings for cancer, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and  Alzheimer’s disease. In the Ancient Science of Ayurveda Sneha (lipid) is the  essence of an individual and human beings life. Snehana (oleation) has a  fundamental role in Ayurveda treatments in both preventive and curative aspect.  It can be widely divided into bahya snehana (external oleation) and abhyantara  snehana (internal oleation). Snehapana (internal administration of lipid) comes  under abhyantara snehana and is the internal administration of Sneha  dravya (lipid). Sneha dravya can be taila (oil), ghrita (ghee), majja (bone  marrow), and vasa (muscle fat) individually or in combination. Snehapana is  the principal treatment to be done prior to sodhana (purificatory procedure) and  is one among purvakarma (pre purificatory procedure). On the basis of  therapeutics, snehapana can be classified based on their action  as brhmana (nourishing), samana (pacifying), and sodhana (purifying). In the  Management of Mutravahashroto Dushti(Urinary tract disorder) Avapeedaka  snehapana is very helpful.