The literal meaning of the Snehapanam is drinking of Snehas or fats. That may be oils, ghee etc. The procedure comes under Snehanam type of treatment. Snehanam types of treatments are generally categorised
The procedure can be explained from the name itself. The word “Dhara” means pouring of liquids continuously on the body. Here of course, from the name it is evident that the liquid used
BASTHI
Basthi is one of the Panchakarmas, the five main procedures of Ayurveda. When we compare the Panchakarmas alone, we can see that Basthi have more importance among the Panchakarmas.
Even though Basthi
Nasyam is one of the Panchakarmas. In this type of treatment, the medicine is administered through the nose. It can be used in many ways:-
* As a daily regimen
* As a treatment
Kati Vasthi is a type of Swedana therapy. It is done in the Kati or low back region. Since it uses medicated oils, it also provides nourishment and moistness.
HOW KATI VASTHI IS