Ayurvedic Procedures - Swedana

Ayurvedic Procedures - Swedana

1. Swedana This therapy is usually performed as a pre procedure before starting the detox therapy. Swedana is the process of inducing sweating with the help of steam, generated from medicated decoctions. Swed is nothing but sweat and the process of inducing sweating is called swedana .

2. When to go for swedana As a pre procedure before detox therapy Sinusitis Cough Asthma Chronic hiccups Hoarseness of voice Headache Backache Paralysis Stiffness Constipation

3. Types of swedana Various types of swedana have been mentioned in ayurveda among which following are clinically important Nadi sweda - in this, steam of medicated decoctions is generated under pressure in an instrument connected to a tube through which the steam comes out and is used. Peti seda – in this the patient is allowed to sleep in specially designed chamber containing medicated vapors Pinda sweda In this process swedan is done with the help of specially made bundled warm medicinal puddings Avagaha sweda – this is similar to tub bath in which warm medicated decoctions a re used to induce sweating Parishek sweda – in this showering of hot decoctions is done on affected body parts.

4. Pinda Sweda Peti Sweda

5. Nadi Sweda Avagaha sweda Parisheka sweda

6. Medicines in swedana Tila taila Dashamoola kwath Nirgundi kwath Shashti shali Lavana Masha taila

7. Uses of swedana Provides strength to body and makes it capable to undergo the upcoming detox therapy Helps in removal of accumulated toxins from the body. Improves blood circulation Reduces the stiffness in joints , muscles etc. and improves their mobility. Improves skin texture Reduces stress and bring about a sense of relaxation.