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=== Gentle massage (samvahana) ===

=== Gentle massage (samvahana) ===

The gentle and soft massage which is comfortable for the body is termed as "samvahana".[Su. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 24/83] It is indicated in vata dominant conditions, in individual with thin physique and low endurance.

The gentle and soft massage which is comfortable for the body is termed as "samvahana".[Su. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 24/83]  

It is indicated in vata dominant conditions, in individual with thin physique and low endurance.

 

== Powder Massage (Udvartana) ==

== Powder Massage (Udvartana) ==

Massaging and rubbing the body using a herbal powder is termed as podwer massage (udvartana). It is generally done in a direction opposite to that of body hair. It is indicated in kapha dominant conditions and obese individuals.  It helps to reduce fat, provides firmness to body parts and cleanses the skin. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/16] Udvartana effectively mobilizes the stored fat by liquefying it, making it easily available for disposal from the system. The therapeutic efficacy of this procedure has been proven in conditions like obesity , dyslipidaemia.  

Massaging and rubbing the body using a herbal powder is termed as podwer massage (udvartana). It is generally done in a direction opposite to that of body hair. It is indicated in kapha dominant conditions and obese individuals.  It helps to reduce fat, provides firmness to body parts and cleanses the skin. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/16] Udvartana effectively mobilizes the stored fat by liquefying it, making it easily available for disposal from the system. The therapeutic efficacy of this procedure has been proven in conditions like obesity , dyslipidaemia.