Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapy 3

Question 1

What is 'Snehana' in the context of Panchakarma preparation?

Accepted Answer

Oleation therapy using oils or ghee

Answer

Snehana is oleation therapy — the internal or external application of oils and ghee to lubricate tissues, loosen toxins, and prepare the body for Panchakarma.

Question 2

Which Ayurvedic term refers to the steam therapy used as part of Purvakarma in Panchakarma?

Accepted Answer

Swedana

Answer

Swedana is the sudation or steam therapy used to open channels, dilate vessels, and mobilize toxins loosened by prior oleation (Snehana) therapy.

Question 3

A patient with excess Kapha causing chronic bronchitis and obesity would be the ideal candidate for which Panchakarma treatment?

Accepted Answer

Vamana

Answer

Vamana (therapeutic emesis) is the primary treatment for conditions caused by excess Kapha, including respiratory disorders like bronchitis and obesity.

Question 4

What is the name of the Ayurvedic treatment where a pool of warm medicated oil is held over a specific body part using a dough dam?

Accepted Answer

Kati Basti

Answer

Kati Basti is a localized treatment where a pool of warm medicated oil is held over the lower back (kati) using a dam made of dough, used for spinal and lumbar conditions.

Question 5

During Panchakarma, what is 'Samsarjana Krama'?

Accepted Answer

A graduated refeeding diet followed after purification

Answer

Samsarjana Krama is the graduated dietary protocol followed after Panchakarma purification, starting with light liquids and progressively moving to solid foods to rebuild digestive strength.

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