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  1. Which Panchakarma procedure uses medicated steam to open channels and liquefy accumulated ama?

    Answer: Swedana

    Swedana (sudation/steam therapy) uses herbal steam to dilate channels, soften tissues, and mobilize ama toward the digestive tract for elimination.

  2. In Kati Basti, the warm medicated oil is retained on which body region?

    Answer: Lower back

    Kati Basti involves creating a dough dam on the lower back (kati) and filling it with warm medicated oil to relieve lumbar conditions.

  3. A Pitta-predominant patient presents with inflammatory skin disorder. Which external therapy is MOST appropriate?

    Answer: Chandana (sandalwood) Lepa

    Sandalwood (chandana) lepa is cooling, anti-inflammatory, and pacifies Pitta, making it the preferred topical therapy for Pitta-type skin conditions.

  4. Shirodhara is contraindicated in which clinical scenario?

    Answer: Acute fever with high body temperature

    Shirodhara is contraindicated during acute fever because the warm oil on the forehead can exacerbate the condition and aggravate Pitta.

  5. Which vehicle (anupana) is traditionally recommended for administering Vata-pacifying herbs to enhance their bioavailability?

    Answer: Warm sesame oil or ghee

    Warm ghee or sesame oil serves as an anupana for Vata conditions because both substances are unctuous and heavy, directly counteracting Vata's dry, light qualities.

  6. Raktamokshana (bloodletting) performed via Jalauka (leeches) is the preferred method for which type of patient?

    Answer: Pediatric, elderly, and sensitive patients

    Jalauka (leech therapy) is mild and precise, making it suitable for delicate populations such as children, the elderly, and sensitive individuals who cannot tolerate sharper bloodletting methods.

  7. Which Ayurvedic enema (Basti) type is classified as Anuvasana Basti?

    Answer: Oil-based enema used for nourishment and lubrication

    Anuvasana Basti uses medicated oils or ghee to nourish, lubricate, and stabilize Vata, in contrast to Niruha/Asthapana Basti which uses decoctions for cleansing.