Question

According to Sushruta, Suitability of specific Sneha as per the underlying condition.

• A. Ghritapana for Visharta
• B. Tailapana for Krimikoshtha
• C. Vasapana for Kleshasha
• D. Majjapana for Shushkaretas

Hint:

Sushruta’s guidelines on Sneha therapies are highly specific based on the dosha imbalance. Choose the oil or ghee based on the underlying condition for maximum effectiveness.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The suitability of different Sneha (oils) for specific conditions, according to Sushruta, is as follows:
- Ghritapana for Visharta: Ghrita (ghee) is suitable for Visharta (poisoning), as it helps to cool the body and neutralize the toxic effects.
- Tailapana for Krimikoshtha: Taila (oil) is suitable for Krimikoshtha (intestinal worms) as it helps to lubricate the intestines and expel the worms.
- Vasapana for Kleshasha: Vasapana is not the most common treatment for Kleshasha (fatigue). It is not typically recommended according to classical texts.
- Majjapana for Shushkaretas: Majja (bone marrow) is helpful for conditions like Shushkaretas (dryness of tissues) as it nourishes and lubricates tissues.
- Swaushadha Sadhita Sarpi for all conditions: Swaushadha Sadhita Sarpi (medicated ghee) is beneficial in many conditions as it has a wide range of healing properties. It is suitable for all conditions, as it is known to balance all three doshas. Thus, the correct combinations are options (A), (B), and (E), but option (C) is not correct because Vasapana is not typically used for Kleshasha.