Snehapana in Ayurveda

Snehapana is one of the Purvakarma therapies in Ayurveda. Sneha means oil. Snehapana is a prerequisite in Panchakarma. Thiktha Ghrutha or ghee infused with herbs is orally administered to the patient for a specific period. This ghee is made from clarified butter (obtained from cow’s milk) from which the protein content has been removed. It has been boiled with various medicinal herbs.