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==== ''Snehapaka'' (Dosage form) ====

==== ''Snehapaka'' (Dosage form) ====

Charaka Samhita does not specify the liquid medium to be used in formulation of the medications. However, the use of certain liquids has been known through practice and other sources. In the process of ''snehakalpana'', for example, water has to be used invariably. ''Snehapaka'' (preparation of medicated oil or ghee) is categorized into three types i.e. ''mridupaka'' (mild boiling), ''madhayamapaka'' (moderate boiling) and ''kharapaka'' (full boiling). ''Sneha'' processed by ''kharapaka'' is indicated for massage purpose, ''mridupaka sneha'' is recommended to be used for ''nasya'' (inhalation) and moderately processed oil or ghee for internal use including for ''basti karma''.

[[Charaka Samhita]] does not specify the liquid medium to be used in formulation of the medications. However, the use of certain liquids has been known through practice and other sources. In the process of ''snehakalpana'', for example, water has to be used invariably. ''Snehapaka'' (preparation of medicated oil or ghee) is categorized into three types i.e. ''mridupaka'' (mild boiling), ''madhayamapaka'' (moderate boiling) and ''kharapaka'' (full boiling). ''Sneha'' processed by ''kharapaka'' is indicated for massage purpose, ''mridupaka sneha'' is recommended to be used for ''nasya'' (inhalation) and moderately processed oil or ghee for internal use including for ''basti karma''.

==== Purification of drugs ====

==== Purification of drugs ====