Snehapanam is an ayurvedic therapeutic measure given to patients for the cure of gastroenterological ailments. This word literally means oral intake of medicated oils or ghee preparations. This is done as a therapeutic procedure and as a preparatory procedure during the body purification therapy.
The treatment is categorized by the oral intake of ghee (purified buttermilk) made from cow’s milk for internal purification before starting Panchakarma therapy (purva karma) or the treatment. Snehapanam Ayurveda treatment in Kerala increases gradually from day one until day 8 or day 14 according to prescription.
Snehapanam Ayurveda treatment in Kerala will neutralize the over production of gastric juice in the digestive track by the passage of ghee. The choices of medicines to be used vary with the patients. Generally the patient is given a specific quantity based on the person’s ability of digesting the medication. Also, the person is not allowed to eat anything until the medicinal ghee is completely digested in his/her digestive tract.
The ghee lubricates all the channels of the body, including the lymph, and forces out the toxins from them, into the digestive tract. It also calms down the mind and reduces mental stress. As a result, the body immunity increases, the effects of the ailments subside and frequent recurrence of the disease is prevented. It also increases the person’s appetite level and accelerates peristaltic movements of the intestine.
Today, Snehapanam Ayurveda Treatment is treated as one of the most beneficiary to the chronic diseases. Snehapanam Ayurveda Treatment is helpful for patients suffering from different pain related diseases. It is also useful for skin diseases like psoriasis. This mode of treatment is also helpful in skin allergy, rashes and hair losses. It is also helpful for osteo- arthritis type diseases and the certain primary diseases like constipation, piles and many other stomach related health problems.
Snehapanam Ayurveda Treatment also act as the superior and helpful for the patients who are suffering from urinary disorders, diabetes mellitus, gout and epilepsy in moderate and superior manner.
No other medicine, except ghee is taken during this treatment. A strict diet pattern has to be followed as per doctor’s advice. After snehapanam Ayurveda Treatment, purgation is strongly recommended. During this treatment, we recommend fasting to our patients so that a good amount of energy is taken from sneha by their body. With an aim to nourish all body parts, snehapanam Ayurveda Treatment is given as a first therapy before any ayurvedic treatments.