Oily Salt (Snehala Lavana)
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Treatment of Vata diseases
Modern description
Snehala Lavana is a medicated salt preparation used in Ayurveda to treat Vata disorders, promote digestion, and relieve pain.
Purpose
Treatment of Vata diseases
Indications
- Digestive weakness, loss of appetite, Vata imbalances, as a gentle laxative, to improve taste perception, and to alleviate dryness.
Classical indications
- Vata diseases
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Vatahara
- Pittahara (in moderate doses)
Key ingredients
- Ghrita
- Saindhava Lavana
Adult dose
1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon
Pediatric dose
As recommended by a physician
Preparation steps
- Take equal parts of salt and oil (e.g., sesame or ghee).
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly to form a paste.
- Heat the mixture gently until the salt melts and blends with the oil.
- Allow the mixture to cool before use.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in severe Pitta conditions or renal disorders.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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