Snehan means oleation: making the body unctuous with medicated oils or ghee. It is the essential first step before the main Panchakarma procedures, and is also used on its own for dryness, stiffness, joint pain and stress. At Advait Ayurveda, Dr. Kalpit N. Goswami chooses the oil or ghee and the method for your body type.
Quick answer
- Types
- Internal (medicated ghee taken in measured doses) and external (Abhyanga oil massage)
- Helps with
- Preparing for Vaman, Virechana and Basti; dryness, stiffness, Vata disorders, stress, poor sleep
- Price
- Abhyanga (external Snehan) costs ₹1,200 per session, or ₹1,500 with Swedan (herbal steam). Your plan is confirmed after consultation.
Why Snehan matters
In Panchakarma, Snehan loosens accumulated doshas from the tissues so that they can move to the gut and be removed by the main procedure. It is usually followed by Swedana (herbal steam).
What to expect
- Internal Snehan: small, increasing doses of medicated ghee for a few days, with a light diet
- External Snehan: a full-body warm oil massage of 30–45 minutes
- Warm water bath afterwards and simple diet advice
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abhyanga the same as Snehan?
Abhyanga (oil massage) is external Snehan. Snehan also includes taking medicated ghee internally before Panchakarma.
Who should avoid Snehan?
People with fever, indigestion, acute cold, or very high Kapha may need to wait; the doctor decides after examination.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Kalpit N. Goswami, BAMS (Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar), M.D. (A.M.), Advait Ayurveda, Gota, Ahmedabad. Last updated September 2026. This page is general information; do not stop or change any prescribed medicine without speaking to your doctor.
Internal and external Snehan
Snehan means oleation. External Snehan is Abhyanga with warm medicated oil; internal Snehan (Snehapana) is taking medicated ghee in increasing doses before Vaman or Virechana. Both soften and loosen toxins so that they can be removed.
| Type | Purpose | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Abhyanga | Relaxation, Vata disorders, pain, pre-Panchakarma | ₹1,200 per session |
| Abhyanga + Swedan | Deeper effect for stiffness and toxins | ₹1,500 per session |
| Snehapana | Preparation for Virechana or Vaman | Part of the Panchakarma course |
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Advait Ayurveda is at A-222, Shakti ETC, near Vandematram Circle, Gota, Ahmedabad. Consultations are with Dr. Kalpit N. Goswami (13+ years, 15,000+ patients). Patients visit from Gota, Chandkheda, Ranip, New Ranip, Jagatpur, Tragad, Sola, Science City, Vastrapur and Gandhinagar. Call or WhatsApp +91 99045 57565.