AP Ayurvedic Treatment & Therapies 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Mobilizing vitiated doshas from tissues to the GI tract for elimination

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal disorders with Vata-Kapha aggravation

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Bruhana (nourishing) Nasya

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

8 enemas over 8 days

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Oral health, gum disease, and head-neck disorders

Answer

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.

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AP Ayurvedic Treatment & Therapies 3