''Pravicharana'' implies the medium of administration of ''sneha'' advisable for those who need to undergo oleation therapy but are unfit to consume ''sneha'' as such. In such cases, optional modes of administration of oleation are suggested based on palatability of the oleate and the tolerance (and the digestive power) of the person. Ideally, food and external applications are considered as ''Pravicharana''. Cooked rice, gruel, meat juices etc. mixed with fats are administered and external massage, unctuous enema, oil through nose and ears etc. are considered optional modes of administration of oleation therapy. | ''Pravicharana'' implies the medium of administration of ''sneha'' advisable for those who need to undergo oleation therapy but are unfit to consume ''sneha'' as such. In such cases, optional modes of administration of oleation are suggested based on palatability of the oleate and the tolerance (and the digestive power) of the person. Ideally, food and external applications are considered as ''Pravicharana''. Cooked rice, gruel, meat juices etc. mixed with fats are administered and external massage, unctuous enema, oil through nose and ears etc. are considered optional modes of administration of oleation therapy. |