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Fearless: Sneha Shrestha
Full text linkSneha Shrestha ’10, a native to Kathmandu, Nepal, recently received an Advancing Leaders Fellowship from World Learning for her fearless project. With it, she aims to provide a creative outlet for art and culture among young people in Nepal through the Kathmandu Children’s Art Museum (KCAM). This project will support a creative learning space for children as well as an opportunity for them to express themselves and investigate their own culture through art. [excerpt
Upcycling of Sneha Kalka - A Novel Design
Full text linkSneha Kalka is the by-product formed due to addition of Kalka and Drava Dravya to Sneha (oil or ghee) during Snehapaka which is considered as waste and discarded. Sneha Kalpana is a type of dosage form which is extensively used in clinical practice and prepared on large scale production leading to formation of huge quantity of Sneha Kalka. This study is an attempt to convert this Sneha Kalka into a new dosage form i.e., Granules. In this study, the Sneha Kalka of Ashwagandha Ghrita was converted into Ashwagandha Granules. The resultant product was highly palatable and can act as a substitute to expensive malt based health drink powders
A RATIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF SNEHA KALPANA
No full textSneha kalpana is an important dosage form of Ayurveda which is helpful in treating wide range of diseases. From the term "Snih" dhatu the word “Sneha” is derived. Sneha means fat or fatty material. From the root word ‘Krup Samarthye’, the word Kalpana is originated. It denotes specific procedures which help to convert a drug into medicament eg. Taila Kalpana and Ghrita Kalpana. Sneha kalpana is the pharmaceutical process where the fat and water-soluble active principles are extracted from the basic ingredients into sneha. Sneha is used in all modes of drug administration procedures, including Pana, Abhyanga, Bhojhana, Nasya, and Basti. There are several steps involved in the preparation of Sneha, including Poorva karma (the selection of Sneha and other dravya i.e., kalka dravya and drava dravya), pradhana karma (Sneha paka), and paschat karma (filtering of prepared sneha). Sneha kalpana is discussed in a detailed manner in this article
FACETS OF SNEHA MURCHHANA SANSKARA– A REVIEW
No full textBackground: Sneha Kalpana is a formulation that is highly used in the Ayurvedic fraternity as it incorporates both waterand lipid soluble active constituents of the medicine. Widely acclaimed for its therapeutic efficacy, Sneha Kalpanas havemade an irreplaceable niche in the treatment of the patients. Murchhana Sanskara is an ancillary procedure of Sneha Pakathat had been added in the Ayurvedic text Bhaisajya Ratnavali. The text started the trend of emphasising the SnehaMurchhana Sanskara which is supposed to remove unwanted products or Doshas in the crude Sneha. Aim: The currentattempt is aimed to compile such works done with Sneha Murchhana and to establish the rationale behind MurchhanaSanskara. Materials and Methods: The studies that included analytical and clinical studies of Murchhana Sanskara ofSneha in comparison with Amurchhita Sneha were included in the current work. The works included were collected fromIPGT&RA and those available in the journals from internet. Results: In all the studies, the results showed that MurchhanaSanskara helped in changing analytical parameters which finally helped in increasing the stability and efficacy of theformulations. Conclusion: On the basis of observations and results, it can be concluded that Sneha Murchhana has apositive impact and should be considered an integral part of Sneha Paka
Critical review of Sneha Kalpana
Full text linkSneha Kalpana is a unique contribution of Ayurvedic science. It is a group of products containing mainly medicated Taila and Ghrita; along with Vasa and Majja, which can be used internally as well as externally. It is one of the widely used dosage forms in Ayurvedic drug industry and is said to achieve solubility of both fat soluble and water soluble extractives. It is absorbed easily, and is said to cross blood-brain-barrier. Acharyas have opined to carry out Sneha Murchhana to remove ‘Gandha’ and ‘Ama’ Doshas from the Sneha. Acharya Sharangdhara mentioned the shelf life (Saviryatavadhi) of various dosage forms. Amendments in Drugs and Cosmetics’ Act 1940 and Rules 1945, have redefined the shelf life, which is elaborated in this article
A critical review on Pravicharana Sneha
Full text linkThough Acchapana is superior, Pravicharana Sneha is a versatile and patient-centric method of administering Sneha in Ayurveda. Unlike the rigid protocols of Acchapana Sneha, it adapts to individual needs with multiple routes of administration, including oral, topical, nasal, rectal, and vaginal. This flexibility ensures better compliance, especially for patients with weak digestion or aversion to direct Sneha consumption. Pravicharana Sneha is classified based on purpose, timing, and preparation. It encompasses dietary integrations like Odana, Vilepi and Mamsarasa, as well as external therapies like Abhyanga (massage) and Basti (enema). These diverse applications serve therapeutic goals such as nourishment, rejuvenation, and preparation for purification. Compared to Acchapana Sneha, Pravicharana offers greater palatability, dosage flexibility, and suitability for a broader demographic. While primarily aligned with Shamana (palliative) therapies, its adaptability extends to Shodhana (purificatory) procedures. Research highlights its efficacy in achieving Samyak Snigdha Lakshana with reduced dosage and duration, enhancing patient outcomes and minimizing complications. Pravicharana Sneha exemplifies Ayurveda’s holistic principles, bridging therapeutic and nutritional approaches. Its adaptability and wide applicability make it valuable for clinical and research advancements
SNEHA program partnerships and key activities.
No full textAbbreviations: RUTF, Ready-to-use therapeutic food; SNEHA, Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action.</p
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No full textSneha Barman describes her experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a student with a MA education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. She is 23 years old at the time of recording
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No full textSneha Barman describes her experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a student with a MA education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. She is 23 years old at the time of recording
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