How do I make a gradient follow a path?

I need to have a regular (linear) gradient but instead of going along a straight line, it should go along a custom made, freehand bezier path, observing all the turns or angles on that path.
Is it possible in PS?
Thanks.

Add a new layer, with a Gradient Map adjustment layer just above it, and make them a clipping group. Set your foreground/background colors to the default Black/White. In the Brush panel, set the "Foreground/Background Jitter" control to "Fade". Activate your path, and stroke it.Undo/Redo, changing the value under fade until you get the fade to be the whole length of the path.

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