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Ayurveda is a rich and multi-faceted science of health, and has developed the nomenclature and means of organization to match its vast diversity. Whether to understand and communicate about the parts of the body, the disorders and causes of disease, or all the varieties of treatments which these require, ayurvedic medicine is not lacking the names and classification it needs to ensure clarity and precision in diagnosis and treatment. Ayurvedic oils and their applications are no exception. They are classified according to according to their origin, their effects, their preparation, and their application, with each of these bearing further sub-classifications. In this article we will be exploring one of these basic classifications of oils, their effects, and its principal sub-categories. First and foremost, ayurvedic oils are understood according to their primary effects upon the body. In general these are four: snehana, vishyandana, mardava, and kledava. Snehana is the name for the wet and lustrous appearance which oils bestow upon the skin. This effect is associated with the pichchila, or oleaginous, quality of oils, by which they tend to form a coat where administered. This helps to maintain the integrity of the body parts, improves the excellence of the tissues, and increases longevity.
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