ayurvedic procedures - swedana

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.

When to go for swedanaAs a pre procedure before detox therapySinusitisCoughAsthmaChronic hiccupsHoarseness of voiceHeadacheBackacheParalysisStiffnessConstipation

Types of swedanaVarious 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 are used to induce sweating

Parishek sweda – in this showering of hot decoctions is done on affected body parts.

Pinda Sweda

Peti Sweda

Nadi Sweda Avagaha sweda

Parisheka sweda

Medicines in swedanaTila tailaDashamoola kwathNirgundi kwathShashti shaliLavanaMasha taila

Uses of swedanaProvides strength to body and makes it capable to

undergo the upcoming detox therapyHelps in removal of accumulated toxins from the

body.Improves blood circulationReduces the stiffness in joints , muscles etc. and

improves their mobility.Improves skin textureReduces stress and bring about a sense of

relaxation.