The suitable seasons for shodhana, proper timing for the administration of snehana (oleation) and swedana (sudation) are required because doshas get naturally vitiated in specific seasons and are associated in case of disease. Specific pre-requisites for adequate purification are to be considered prior to the procedure. Assessment of vitiation of dosha, agni (digestive power), koshtha (bowel) and unctuousness of patient are most important factors for administration of purification therapy. Proper diet and digestion of previous day meal, stable mental state of patient is important to get benefits of purification | The suitable seasons for shodhana, proper timing for the administration of snehana (oleation) and swedana (sudation) are required because doshas get naturally vitiated in specific seasons and are associated in case of disease. Specific pre-requisites for adequate purification are to be considered prior to the procedure. Assessment of vitiation of dosha, agni (digestive power), koshtha (bowel) and unctuousness of patient are most important factors for administration of purification therapy. Proper diet and digestion of previous day meal, stable mental state of patient is important to get benefits of purification |