Snehapanam is an Ayurvedic treatment given to patients for the cure of gastroenterological ailments. Snehapanam is characterized by the oral intake of medicated ghee (purified butter) made from cow’s milk for internal purification before starting the panchakarma therapy (purva karma)
This is good for digestive disorders like ulcers and IBS, certain skin diseases like psoriasis, rashes, boils etc. Moderate and superior doses of snehapanam are found to be effective for urinary disorders, diabetes mellitus, gout and epilepsy.. The treatment involves the removal of hard-core toxins and wastes from the body. Snehapanam is one of the excellent preparatory methods before Panchakarma.