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'''1) [[Snehana (unction therapy)|Snehana]] (therapeutic oleation):''' | '''1) [[Snehana (unction therapy)|Snehana]] (therapeutic oleation):''' | ||
Snehana is administered externally as well as internally. Internal can be used for [[shamana]] (pacification) and [[shodhana]] (purification) purpose | Snehana is administered externally as well as internally. Internal can be used for [[shamana]] (pacification) and [[shodhana]] (purification) purpose,whereas external application is used only for [[shamana]] (pacification) purpose. Shirobasti (keeping oil on head) and [[abhyanga]] (therapeutic massage) are the most commonly used external [[Snehadhyaya|sneha]] in pakshaghata. [[Abhyanga]] with anu taila is considered best. [Su.Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 5/19]<ref name=":1" /> | ||
'''2)[[Swedana]] (therapeutic sudation):''' | '''2)[[Swedana]] (therapeutic sudation):''' | ||