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Snehana or Oleation Therapy in Ayurveda

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Snehana or Oleation Therapy in Ayurveda Abstract To eliminate the diseases fully and to increase nonspecific immunity against all the diseases or vyadhi the purificatory procedures play an important role. Panchakarma therapy is the only way of purification of the vitiated doshas (Vata, pitta and kapha) from the body and these are of five types. Before these therapies Snehana (Oleation) and swedana (Sudation) therapy were postoperative managements applied for all the purificatory procedures. But these procedures are described as main

Vasa (Godsend Herb For Lungs) – Uses, Benefits

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Vasa (Godsend Herb For Lungs) – Uses, Benefits Abstract Vasa is Adhatoda Vasica belongs to the Family Acanthaceae, other famous names are Adusa, Arusha, Rus, Bansa. This is a potent ayurvedic plant that helps to eliminate respiratory diseases. Vasa is a common herbaceous medicinal plant commonly known as Malabar Nut and is one of the most significant herbs that is used to treat respiratory tract disorders. This herb is found abundantly throughout India. Vasa is very useful in many disorders,

Vasaka / Malabar nut / Adhatoda Vasica

May 8, 2019July 13, 2022 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Vasaka, Malabar nut (Adhatoda Vasica) – Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Properties Plant Description Vasaka is tall, dense, evergreen herbaceous shrub. Trunk of this shrub has numerous, long, opposite and ascending branches. This plant contains yellow colored bark. Leaves are lance shaped, oppositely arranged and smooth edged with short petioles. Leaves are bitter tasting and when dried color changes to dull brownish green. The leaves are rich in alkaloid compound vasicine. Inflorescence show dense, large and auxiliary spikes and flowers are

Snehana or Oleation Therapy in Ayurveda

Vasa (Godsend Herb For Lungs) – Uses, Benefits

Vasaka / Malabar nut / Adhatoda Vasica

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