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Whole body fomentation therapy results in cardiovascular stress. There will be increase in cutaneous vascular conductance followed by increase in systemic conductance. But the homeostasis will be maintained by decreased conductance at noncutaneous bed and increased cardiac output. It might be due to this increased cardiac output and by the redistribution of blood from central to peripheral circulation, a reduction in central venous pressure occurs during the onset of passive heating. In certain studies, it is noted that passive heating significantly raises the left ventricular ejection fraction.<ref name=PHcentralbloodV/>  In an observational study on whole body steam fomentation (sarvangabashpa sweda), significant increase in pulse rate and blood pressure was recorded immediately after the completion of the therapy. This raised blood pressure and pulse rate were transient as it came back to normal after five minutes of therapy.<ref>Sanjeev R, Francesco C.Hemodynamic effects of Sarvanga Swedana (Ayurvedic passive heat therapy): A pilot observational study.Ayu. 2013 Apr;34(2):154-9. doi: 10.4103/0974-8520.119669.</ref>

Whole body fomentation therapy results in cardiovascular stress. There will be increase in cutaneous vascular conductance followed by increase in systemic conductance. But the homeostasis will be maintained by decreased conductance at noncutaneous bed and increased cardiac output. It might be due to this increased cardiac output and by the redistribution of blood from central to peripheral circulation, a reduction in central venous pressure occurs during the onset of passive heating. In certain studies, it is noted that passive heating significantly raises the left ventricular ejection fraction.<ref name=PHcentralbloodV/>  In an observational study on whole body steam fomentation (sarvangabashpa sweda), significant increase in pulse rate and blood pressure was recorded immediately after the completion of the therapy. This raised blood pressure and pulse rate were transient as it came back to normal after five minutes of therapy.<ref>Sanjeev R, Francesco C.Hemodynamic effects of Sarvanga Swedana (Ayurvedic passive heat therapy): A pilot observational study.Ayu. 2013 Apr;34(2):154-9. doi: 10.4103/0974-8520.119669.</ref>

==Effect of fomentation through tube (nadi sweda):==

===Effect of fomentation through tube (nadi sweda):===

   

   

Fomentation through a tube (nadi sweda) and simultaneous passive stretching have shown a beneficial effect in knee joint contractures due to rheumatoid arthritis.<ref>Patel MM, Patel MV, Gupta SN, Patel KB. Effect of Nadisvedana with simultaneous passive stretching on correction of sandhijadya. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2018;9(1):61‐63. doi:10.1016/j.jaim.2017.07.002</ref> Local hyperthermia improves blood circulation and local blood tissue metabolism. It also helps in reducing inflammation by lowering various inflammatory mediators.

Fomentation through a tube (nadi sweda) and simultaneous passive stretching have shown a beneficial effect in knee joint contractures due to rheumatoid arthritis.<ref>Patel MM, Patel MV, Gupta SN, Patel KB. Effect of Nadisvedana with simultaneous passive stretching on correction of sandhijadya. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2018;9(1):61‐63. doi:10.1016/j.jaim.2017.07.002</ref> Local hyperthermia improves blood circulation and local blood tissue metabolism. It also helps in reducing inflammation by lowering various inflammatory mediators.

Fomentation with bolus of medicated rice (Shashtikashali pinda sweda) for 28 days in 8 children with cerebral palsy showed promising results in improving the motor system functions like muscle power, muscle tone, deep tendon reflexes etc. It also showed improvement in the quality of life.<ref>Apexa GV, VK Kori, S Rajagopala, Kalpana Sp. Etiopathological study on cerebral palsy and its management by ShashtikaShali Pinda Sweda and SamvardhanaGhrita.Ayu. 2013 Jan;34(1):56-62. doi: 10.4103/0974-8520.115450.</ref>

Fomentation with bolus of medicated rice (Shashtikashali pinda sweda) for 28 days in 8 children with cerebral palsy showed promising results in improving the motor system functions like muscle power, muscle tone, deep tendon reflexes etc. It also showed improvement in the quality of life.<ref>Apexa GV, VK Kori, S Rajagopala, Kalpana Sp. Etiopathological study on cerebral palsy and its management by ShashtikaShali Pinda Sweda and SamvardhanaGhrita.Ayu. 2013 Jan;34(1):56-62. doi: 10.4103/0974-8520.115450.</ref>

 

==List of theses done==

==List of theses done==