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 19thcentury, 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 AyurvedaSneha(lipid) is the essence of an individual and human beings life.Snehana(oleation) has a fundamental role in Ayurvedatreatments in both preventive and curative aspect. It can be widely divided intobahya snehana(external oleation) andabhyantara snehana(internal oleation).Snehapana(internal administration of lipid) comes underabhyantara snehanaand is the internal administration ofSneha dravya(lipid).Sneha dravyacan betaila(oil),ghrita(ghee),majja(bone marrow), andvasa(muscle fat) individually or in combination.Snehapanais the principal treatment to be done prior tosodhana(purificatory procedure) and is one amongpurvakarma(prepurificatory procedure). On the basis of therapeutics,snehapanacan be classified based on their action asbrhmana(nourishing),samana(pacifying), andsodhana(purifying).In the Management of MutravahashrotoDushti(Urinary tract disorder) Avapeedaka snehapanais very helpful