Sneha yoni / Snehaashaya, Panchakarma
Sneha dravyas are obtained from its two natural sources namely:- 1. Sthavara- plant source 2. Jangama- animal source Sthavara Sneha- The oil extracted from the seeds of certain plants is used for snehana- Tila (sesamum) Bilwa Priyala Aaruka Abhishuka Moolaka Bibhitaka Atari Citraa Nikochaka Abhaya Akshoda Eranda Karanja Madhuka Shigaru Sarshapa Kusumbha Out of these, Tila Taila is considered best for imparting strength and Eranda Taila is the best of purgatives. Jangama Sneha (Animal source)- The source of jangama Sneha are matsya, mruga and pakshi, dadhi, kaheera, Ghritha, Amisha, Vasa and majja. According to sushruta the source of Sneha are two and it has four Vikalpa
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