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There are thirteen methods of fomentation in which fire is used to induce sweating. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 14/39-40]. These methods utilize natural resources for fomentation making it relatively convenient and cost-effective. These can be used in healthcare practices with the same efficacy as of modern fomentation techniques.
There are thirteen methods of fomentation in which fire is used to induce sweating. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 14/39-40]. These methods utilize natural resources for fomentation making it relatively convenient and cost-effective. These can be used in healthcare practices with the same efficacy as of modern fomentation techniques.
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There are twelve methods to induce sweating without using fire as heating media. These methods are generally used to reduce [[kaphadosha]] and fats ([[meda dhatu]])by enhancing basic metabolism.[Su.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 32/15]
There are twelve methods to induce sweating without using fire as heating media. These methods are generally used to reduce [[kaphadosha]] and fats ([[meda dhatu]])by enhancing basic metabolism.[Su.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 32/15]