Highlights of Treatment
Swedana means various methods by which sweating occurs. Alike Snehana, Swedana also helps in loosening up the Doshas. Following are the various types of Swedana methods -
- a. Sarvaanga Baashpa Sweda (Full Body Steam of Ayurvedic Decoctions)
- b. Naadi Sweda (Localised Steam of Ayurvedic Decoctions)
- c. Avagaaha Sweda (Tub Bath with Ayurvedic Decoctions / Milk Decoctions/ Oils)
- d. Upanaaha Sweda (Poltice of Ayurvedic Medicines)
- e. Patrapottali (Hot Fomentation with Ayurvedic leaves and oils)
- f. Pinda Sweda (Hot Fomentation with Ayurvedic rice and milk decoctions)
All types of Swedana are carried out by separate male and female therapists with medicated Ayurvedic ingredients.
