AP Ayurvedic Treatment & Therapies 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Swedana

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Lower back

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Chandana (sandalwood) Lepa

Answer

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

Question 4

Shirodhara is contraindicated in which clinical scenario?

Accepted Answer

Acute fever with high body temperature

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Warm sesame oil or ghee

Answer

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.

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