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=== Abstract ===

=== Abstract ===

 

Thirteenth chapter of [[Charaka Samhita]] describes oleation therapy. It describes the sources of lipids, types, properties, administration method, time, dose, alternative methods of administration in the form of recipe (''vicharana''), indications, contraindications, symptoms of proper, inadequate and excess oleation. Lipids are essential components of body as the ''meda dhatu'' (lipids) provides lubrication to all viscera and other interstetial spaces due to its ''snigdha'' (unctuous) qualities. ''Meda dhatu'' (lipids) is an integral part of cell membrane that allows entry of lipid soluble substances/drugs into the cells. The selection of lipids for oleation therapy depends upon the specific integrity of gut, severity of the disease, and specific indications of lipids. Those contra-indicated for use of natural fat as in diabetes or skin diseases, can consume medicated lipids. Properly done oleation results in proper downward movement of ''vata'', increase in digestive power, softening of (hard) feces, and making the body supple and soft. Improper implementation of methods or violation of guidelines results in complications such as skin diseases, itching, haemorrhoids, ascitis, fainting, indigestion etc. Oleation and sudation are pre-requisites or pre-treatment procedures for ''shodhana'' (purification) therapies to aid in moving vitiated ''dosha'' to gut (for an eventual expelling out of the body and achieve purification). The present chapter can be considered as a first step in purification therapies described.  

Thirteenth chapter of [[Charaka Samhita]] describes oleation therapy. It describes the sources of lipids, types, properties, administration method, time, dose, alternative methods of administration in the form of recipe (''vicharana''), indications, contraindications, symptoms of proper, inadequate and excess oleation. Lipids are essential components of body as the ''meda dhatu'' (lipids) provides lubrication to all viscera and other interstetial spaces due to its ''snigdha'' (unctuous) qualities. ''Meda dhatu'' (lipids) is an integral part of cell membrane that allows entry of lipid soluble substances/drugs into the cells. The selection of lipids for oleation therapy depends upon the specific integrity of gut, severity of the disease, and specific indications of lipids. Those contra-indicated for use of natural fat as in diabetes or skin diseases, can consume medicated lipids. Properly done oleation results in proper downward movement of ''vata'', increase in digestive power, softening of (hard) feces, and making the body supple and soft. Improper implementation of methods or violation of guidelines results in complications such as skin diseases, itching, haemorrhoids, ascitis, fainting, indigestion etc. Oleation and sudation are pre-requisites or pre-treatment procedures for ''shodhana'' (purification) therapies to aid in moving vitiated ''dosha'' to gut (for an eventual expelling out of the body and achieve purification). The present chapter can be considered as a first step in purification therapies described.  

'''Keywords''': ''Sneha''(lipids), ''snehana'' (oleation therapy), fat and lipid metabolism, ''abhyanga'' (therapeutic massage).

'''Keywords''': ''Sneha''(lipids), ''snehana'' (oleation therapy), fat and lipid metabolism, ''abhyanga'' (therapeutic massage).

=== Introduction ===

=== Introduction ===