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  1. During Purvakarma (preparatory procedures), Snehana and Swedana serve which primary purpose?

    Answer: Mobilizing vitiated doshas from tissues to the GI tract for elimination

    Snehana (oleation) and Swedana (fomentation) loosen and liquefy accumulated doshas in the dhatus and guide them back to the alimentary canal, where main Panchakarma procedures can expel them.

  2. A practitioner prescribes Patra Pinda Sweda using leaves of Eranda (castor), Nirgundi, and Rasna. This bolus therapy is BEST indicated for:

    Answer: Musculoskeletal disorders with Vata-Kapha aggravation

    Patra Pinda Sweda uses anti-inflammatory and Vata-Kapha-pacifying leaves to relieve joint stiffness, muscle spasm, and pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions.

  3. Which specific Nasya type is indicated for nourishment, strengthening of sensory organs, and Vata disorders of the head?

    Answer: Bruhana (nourishing) Nasya

    Bruhana Nasya uses heavy, nourishing substances like medicated ghee or oils to strengthen the sense organs, voice, and mind, and is indicated for Vata imbalances in the head region.

  4. Yoga Basti, a classic Basti schedule, consists of how many total enemas administered over how many days?

    Answer: 8 enemas over 8 days

    Yoga Basti is a short Basti course of 8 enemas — 3 Anuvasana and 5 Niruha — administered alternately over 8 days.

  5. Kavala Graha (oil pulling or oil gargling) primarily benefits which category of conditions?

    Answer: Oral health, gum disease, and head-neck disorders

    Kavala Graha involves holding and swishing warm medicated oil in the mouth to strengthen gums, teeth, jaw, voice, and address oral and head-neck region conditions.

  6. In Udvartana (herbal powder massage), the direction of strokes is applied AGAINST the direction of hair follicles primarily to:

    Answer: Create friction that generates heat and reduces subcutaneous fat and Kapha

    Vigorous upward strokes against hair growth in Udvartana generate friction and heat, which liquefies and mobilizes subcutaneous fat and excess Kapha, supporting weight management.

  7. Which post-Panchakarma regimen (Paschat Karma) practice is ESSENTIAL to prevent complications and consolidate treatment outcomes?

    Answer: Practicing Samsarjana Krama — a graduated dietary regimen from liquids to solid foods

    Samsarjana Krama is a carefully graduated dietary regimen post-Panchakarma that progressively rebuilds Agni and digestive capacity, preventing relapse and consolidating purification benefits.