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==Etymology and derivation==

==Etymology and derivation==

 

The word ‘swedana’ is derived from Sanskrit root ‘swid’ with suffix ‘dhy’. This means ‘to ripe’ or ‘cook’. It also means perspiration.<ref>VC Patil. Principles and practice of pancakarma. NewDelhi:Chaukhabha publications;2106.Chapter 9, Svedana Karma(Sudation therapy);p.193.</ref> The therapeutic procedure which relieves obstruction, stiffness, heaviness and cold by sweating is called ‘swedana’. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 22/11]

The word ‘swedana’ is derived from Sanskrit root ‘swid’ with suffix ‘dhy’. This means ‘to ripe’ or ‘cook’. It also means perspiration.<ref>VC Patil. Principles and practice of pancakarma. NewDelhi:Chaukhabha publications;2106.Chapter 9, Svedana Karma(Sudation therapy);p.193.</ref> The therapeutic procedure which relieves obstruction, stiffness, heaviness and cold by sweating is called ‘swedana’. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 22/11]

==Assessment of effect of fomentation therapy==

==Assessment of effect of fomentation therapy==

===Features of optimal fomentation:===

===Features of optimal fomentation===

The signs of optimal fomentation are relief from cold, pain, stiffness, heaviness; and disease pacification.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 14/12]

The signs of optimal fomentation are relief from cold, pain, stiffness, heaviness; and disease pacification.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 14/12]

The medicines are made into a bolus form and are applied over the affected body part directly or after dipping in a suitable medium like oil, decoctions, milk etc.

The medicines are made into a bolus form and are applied over the affected body part directly or after dipping in a suitable medium like oil, decoctions, milk etc.

====The bolus of sand (valuka sweda): ====

====The bolus of sand (valuka sweda) ====

Clean and fresh sand is used for fomentation. The sand is heated and made into a bolus by tying it inside a cloth. This bolus is further heated by placing it over a hot pan and is applied over the body parts. It is a dry form of fomentation. This is usually indicated in acute pain conditions associated with swelling where presence of accumulation of metabolic waste (ama) is suspected.

Clean and fresh sand is used for fomentation. The sand is heated and made into a bolus by tying it inside a cloth. This bolus is further heated by placing it over a hot pan and is applied over the body parts. It is a dry form of fomentation. This is usually indicated in acute pain conditions associated with swelling where presence of accumulation of metabolic waste (ama) is suspected.

    

    

====Bolus of herbal powders and paste (churna pinda sweda): ====

====Bolus of herbal powders and paste (churna pinda sweda) ====

Medicated powders are used to induce sweating. The bolus can be used in dry form or along with oil as per the condition. It is indicated in disorders of osteoarthritis, stiffness of neck etc.

Medicated powders are used to induce sweating. The bolus can be used in dry form or along with oil as per the condition. It is indicated in disorders of osteoarthritis, stiffness of neck etc.

====Bolus of citrus fruit (jambeera pinda sweda):====

====Bolus of citrus fruit (jambeera pinda sweda)====

The bolus is prepared with citrus fruit, medicated powders and oil. This is indicated in conditions of joint pain, stiffness etc

The bolus is prepared with citrus fruit, medicated powders and oil. This is indicated in conditions of joint pain, stiffness etc

====Bolus of leaves of herbs (patra pinda sweda):====

====Bolus of leaves of herbs (patra pinda sweda)====

Leaves of medicinal plants are used for making the bolus. These leaves along with medicated powders and grated coconut, are cooked along with suitable medicated oil. The bolus is prepared out of this and applied over the body parts. It is indicated in diseases caused by [[vata]] [[dosha]], hemiplegia, paraplegia etc.

Leaves of medicinal plants are used for making the bolus. These leaves along with medicated powders and grated coconut, are cooked along with suitable medicated oil. The bolus is prepared out of this and applied over the body parts. It is indicated in diseases caused by [[vata]] [[dosha]], hemiplegia, paraplegia etc.

====Bolus of medicated rice (shashtikashali pinda sweda): ====

====Bolus of medicated rice (shashtikashali pinda sweda) ====

Medicinal pudding is prepared using a particular variety of rice grain along with milk and Sida cordifolia (Bala). Bolus is prepared out of this pudding. Before applying it over the body it should be again heated by dipping it in a mixture of hot milk and decoction. This is the most nourishing type of fomentation. It is indicated in muscle wasting, degenerative diseases, cerebral palsy etc.

Medicinal pudding is prepared using a particular variety of rice grain along with milk and Sida cordifolia (Bala). Bolus is prepared out of this pudding. Before applying it over the body it should be again heated by dipping it in a mixture of hot milk and decoction. This is the most nourishing type of fomentation. It is indicated in muscle wasting, degenerative diseases, cerebral palsy etc.

===Fomentation using vapour===

===Fomentation using vapour===

====Steam chamber (bashpa sweda):====

====Steam chamber (bashpa sweda)====

Fomentation using a chamber room, in which the person either can sit or lie, associated with a steam source outside. Through this whole-body sudation is made possible. Usually this type of fomentation is used before purification therapies.

Fomentation using a chamber room, in which the person either can sit or lie, associated with a steam source outside. Through this whole-body sudation is made possible. Usually this type of fomentation is used before purification therapies.

====Steam through tube (nadi sweda): ====

====Steam through tube (nadi sweda) ====

The vapors coming from a steam source is redirected into the affected body parts using a hollow tube. This is indicated in conditions of painful joints like low backache, knee OA, etc.

The vapors coming from a steam source is redirected into the affected body parts using a hollow tube. This is indicated in conditions of painful joints like low backache, knee OA, etc.

The list of references for Swedana in Charak Samhita can be seen [[Media:References_of_word_Swedana_in_Charak_Samhita-converted.pdf|here]]

The list of references for Swedana in Charak Samhita can be seen [[Media:References_of_word_Swedana_in_Charak_Samhita-converted.pdf|here]]

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