Swedana
(Herbal Steam Therapy)
This is specialized herbal steam therapy in which specific herbal decoction is used for steam therapy .This is traditionally used after Abhyanga or any other oil massage to further detoxify the body and help the medicated oils penetrate into the tissues by dilating body channels. The application of heat counteracts the cold qualities of Vata and Kapha, reduces the body’s stiffness and heaviness, as well as the slow, heavy, sticky qualities of toxins.
Traditionally it is done after oil massage but can be available separately.
Duration: 20 -30 min.
Types of Swedana Therapy:
- PetiSweda- Full body steam
- NadiSweda-Localized steam over affected area
- Patra PottaliSweda – Herbal leavesbolus fomentation
- PindaSweda – MedicatedRice bolus fomentation
- ChurnaPindaSweda– Herbal powder bolus fomentation
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Benefits of Swedana:
- Helps in dissolving fat and reducing body weight
- Promotes absorption of herbal oils in body tissues
- Loosens and helps remove deep-seated toxins
- Cleanses and beautifies skin
- Effective in stress relief
- Provides relief from joint pain
- Eases sore muscles
- Improves blood circulation
- Relieves coldness, stiffness, heaviness in the body
- Reduces swelling/inflammation in the body
- Relieves allergies/asthma
- Balances Doshas especially Vata and Kapha
Indications:
- Osteo-arthritis
- Paralysis
- Muscular Atrophy
- Obesity
- Asthma
- Back ache
- Joints Pain
- Sciatica
- All types of Nervous Disorders