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==== Dose of ''sneha'' [verse 29-30] ====

==== Dose of ''sneha'' [verse 29-30] ====

The recommended dose of sneha would be different for every individual, depending upon the individual’s agni (digestive capacity), koshtha (bowel habit) etc. However, for ease in therapeutic applicability, specific doses in pala, karsha etc. are advised by Arunadatta in his commentary on Ashtangahridaya (Sutra sthana Chapter 16/17). Two pala (96 ml) as minumum, four pala (192ml) as medium, and six pala (288ml) as maximum dose have been suggested. Sharangadhara (Madhyama Khanda 1/7) and Bhavamishra (Bhavaprakash I-79 iv. 6) suggests the quantities of one pala (48ml), three karsha (36ml) and two karsha (24ml) as the best, medium and least doses respectively.

The recommended dose of ''sneha'' would be different for every individual, depending upon the individual’s ''agni'' (digestive capacity), ''koshtha'' (bowel habit) etc. However, for ease in therapeutic applicability, specific doses in ''pala, karsha'' etc. are advised by Arunadatta in his commentary on Ashtangahridaya ([[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 16/17). Two ''pala'' (96 ml) as minimum, four ''pala'' (192ml) as medium, and six ''pala'' (288ml) as maximum dose have been suggested. Sharangadhara (Madhyama Khanda 1/7) and Bhavamishra (Bhavaprakash I-79 iv. 6) suggest the quantities of one ''pala'' (48ml), three ''karsha'' (36ml) and two ''karsha'' (24ml) as the best, medium and least doses respectively.

Deciding suitable dose: [verse 31-51]

 

==== Deciding suitable dose [verse 31-51] ====

 

Ayurveda acharyas have advised three dosage forms, -  high, medium and low doses. The following points need to be considered to determine the applicable dose for an individual:

Ayurveda acharyas have advised three dosage forms, -  high, medium and low doses. The following points need to be considered to determine the applicable dose for an individual:

1. Severity of disease

1. Severity of disease