A review on Snehana w.s.r. to Bahiparimarjana Chikitsa

There are different types of therapies mentioned in Samhita, one of which is Bahi-parimarjana cikitsa. This includes use of therapies like Abhyanga, Parishek, Pichu, Lepa, Pradeha etc. Snehana is the most commonly indicated and extensively applied treatment procedure amongst Bahi-parimarjana chikitsa. Along with treatment Snehana is useful in Swasthavritta (Dinacharya) also. Application of oil i.e. ‘oil bath’ can be done generally all over the body for maintenance of health. Apart from that therapies like Aksi Tarpana, Karna Purana also includes use of Sneha