Swedana ( Fomentation )

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Swedana ( Fomentation )

Sweda is heat producing method which brings sweat and opens the pores of the body cell membrane called Srotasa. Usually the following swedana’s are very useful and commonly used :
  • Bashpa sweda-whole body herbal vapour fomentation.
  • Nadi sweda-vapour for local use by pipe method.
  • Shastika shali pinda sweda-hot rice bolus with shastika type rice cooked with special decoction of Bala Mula is used.
  • Pizichil/sarvanga dhara-Oil/herbal decoction pouring on body.
  • Baluka sweda-dry fomentation by sand.
  • Avagaha sweda-tub bath in warm decoction/medicated oil.