⚠ Not suitable when — read first
- supervision High ama (indigestion), poor appetite, obesity and uncontrolled diabetes — internal oleation is unsuitable or must be closely supervised.
Traditionally indicated for
- Classically the essential preparation before Vamana, Virechana or Basti, and used to pacify vata and lubricate the tissues.
Typical course
Dose, medium (ghee/oil) and duration are individualised and escalated day by day by the treating Vaidya.
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View sources — 3 classical & official references ›
- Classical text Charaka Saṁhitā
- Classical text Suśruta Saṁhitā
- Classical text Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya