KAA 204 - Advanced Bodywork, Detoxification & Rasayana Flashcards
Pañcakarma comes under
sodhana
The preliminary procedures of PK are known as
Pūrvakarma
how many types of oleation?
2
Types of fats used for Snehana
oil, ghee, majja
Udvartana is of what type
Virūkṣaṇa (drying)
Śirodhārā comes under the category of
Mūrdha taila
Svedana (sudation) is contraindicated in
alcoholism and high pitta
Vālukā Piṇḍa sveda
sand bolus therapy
the 5 Śodhana karmas
Vamana (vomiting), virecana (purgation), nasya, kaṣāya vasti (decoction
enema), and snehavasti (oil enema)
What is Bāhya Sneha
external oleation
What is Mūrdha Taila?
oleation of the head
signs of optimum oleation
oily skin, eyes, stools, aversion to ghee
What is the importance of Svedana in Pūrvakarma?
sweat is produced during the metabolism of Medas or adipose tissue. And
this sweat has a considerable role in the maintenance of the proper balance of the body fluids.
The process of sweating also involves the elimination of waste and lodged āma from the body.
These natural functions of the sweat are utilized for therapeutic purposes in the Svedana
procedure.
What is Pratimarśa Nasya?
Pratimarśa is a type of Nasya Karma in which a small amount of oil is instilled into the nostrils in
all the seasons.
Mātrā Vasti
Mātrā vasti is a type of sneha vasti, where a minimum quantity of sneha is administered (24ml-60
ml). It can be given without any complications. For doing mātrā vasti, pūrvakarmas are not required
composition of Kaṣāya Vasti/Decoction Vasti
Honey and saindhava salt are taken first and they are triturated; then the herbs like oil, herbal paste and decoction are mixed one by one till the achievement of the homogenous mixture. Basic idea is to prepare the amalgam by mixing the honey and salt. Then, the preparation of oil in water emulsification is achieved by adding the other component in to the amalgam Thus
the mixture will become homogenous.
What is samsarjana karma?
Samsarjana Karma advocates a specific diet after the completion of Śodhana therapy, designed to restore the digestive fire
Ābhyantara and Bāhya
2 types of snehana
what type of sveda includes medicinal paste, cloth, and leaves.
Upanaha Sveda
what is the direct elimination of a dhātu while doing the Śodhana therapy?
Raktamokṣa
four types of fats used for Snehana
Ghṛta, taila, vasa,
majjā
Silk cloth is used for performing which therapy?
Udgharṣaṇa
Thick layer of cotton wool soaked with warm medicated oil is applied over the affected area in which treatment?
Picu
Continuous pouring of butter milk is known as
Takradhārā
which dhārā is very effective in conditions related to Ama.?
Dhānyāmla
what vasti is done between T12 and S1 vertebrae?
kati
treatment, oil or herbal decoction is swished in the mouth
kavala
which vasti is always given on empty stomach?
Nirūha
