Medicated ghee is taken internally in graduated doses – a profound purification that prepares the body for Panchakarma and clears pittarelated disorders.
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Snehapanam is the internal administration of medicated ghee over several days. It is the essential first step (poorva karma) of Panchakarma, yet it can also be a standalone therapy for pitta and skin conditions. At Ayurharsha, we prepare the ghee exactly as Dr. Ramamurthy standardised – with precise herb ratios and puta counts.
Flushes pitta and kapha toxins from the gastrointestinal tract, liver and blood. Ideal for chronic skin diseases, hyperacidity and recurrent headaches.
Clears psoriasis, eczema, urticaria and other pitta‑dominant skin conditions by removing ama from the rakta dhatu (blood tissue).
Strengthens agni without aggravating pitta. The body becomes light, yet well‑nourished – a sign of proper oleation (samyak snigdha lakshanas).
While primarily pitta‑reducing, snehapanam also lubricates deep tissues, making it valuable for vata disorders like gout and certain arthritic conditions.
Dr. Sambasiva examines your nadi and agni to determine the exact quantity and type of ghee (e.g., Tiktaka for pitta, Mahtiktaka for skin, or plain ghee for vata).
Over 3 to 7 days, you consume increasing amounts of warm medicated ghee – always with prescribed vehicles (ushnajala, etc.) and under supervision.
When proper signs appear (soft stool, lightness, clear skin), the therapy is complete. For Panchakarma, virechana follows immediately; as a standalone, a specific diet is given.
Duration: 3–7 days | Usually done early morning on an empty stomach.
“My grandfather considered snehapanam the most delicate of all purifications. His diaries describe 14 different ghee preparations for different conditions. Today we still follow those exact formulations – each batch is cooked for 36 hours.
— Dr. Sambasiva Rao Peteti (3rd generation)
An initial consultation with Dr. Sambasiva ensures that snehapanam is suitable for you and that the right ghee is selected. He will also advise on duration and any necessary follow‑up.
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