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 :

1. Bashpa sweda-whole body herbal vapour fomentation.
2. Nadi sweda-vapour for local use by pipe method.
3. Shastika shali pinda sweda-hot rice bolus with shastika type rice cooked with special decoction of Bala Mula is used.
4. Pizichil/sarvanga dhara-Oil/herbal decoction pouring on body.
5. Baluka sweda-dry fomentation by sand.
6. Avagaha sweda-tub bath in warm decoction/medicated oil.