Changes

Cloth, thread, towel, frying pan, spoon, stove etc.

Cloth, thread, towel, frying pan, spoon, stove etc.

Preparation of potali

====== Preparation of potali ======

Fry the drugs in a frying pan placed over gentle fire. Care should be taken not to burn the drugs. When they become crispy, make four potali’s as described in the introduction.

 

Procedure

Fry the drugs in a frying pan placed over gentle fire. Care should be taken not to burn the drugs. When they become crispy, make four potalis as described in the introduction.

 

====== Procedure ======

 

Heat the potali by dipping in the dravadravya. Heat it on a gentle fire and apply it as mentioned earlier in seven postures. After completion of the procedure do gentle massage all over the body for a few minutes and cover the patient with a blanket and allow him to take rest for about one hour. After the rest instruct him to take bath with hot water for body and water medicated with dry Indian goosberry for head. Apply raasnadi churna on head and allow taking light food.

Heat the potali by dipping in the dravadravya. Heat it on a gentle fire and apply it as mentioned earlier in seven postures. After completion of the procedure do gentle massage all over the body for a few minutes and cover the patient with a blanket and allow him to take rest for about one hour. After the rest instruct him to take bath with hot water for body and water medicated with dry Indian goosberry for head. Apply raasnadi churna on head and allow taking light food.

Indications  

 

====== Indications ======

 

Dosha- Alleviates kapha as well as kapha predominant vata. Contraindicated in isolated vata vititation

Dosha- Alleviates kapha as well as kapha predominant vata. Contraindicated in isolated vata vititation

Prakriti - Suitable to kapha, vathakapha & tridosha constitutions. Contraindicated in asthenic persons

Prakriti - Suitable to kapha, vathakapha & tridosha constitutions. Contraindicated in asthenic persons

Early stages of demyelination, GBS etc

Early stages of demyelination, GBS etc

Rheumatoid arthritis, reduces swelling

Rheumatoid arthritis, reduces swelling

Special care

 

====== Special care ======

 

Each time before the application of the kizhi temperature should be checked to avoid burning of skin. Cloth for making the potali should be strong so that it may not tear during procedure.

Each time before the application of the kizhi temperature should be checked to avoid burning of skin. Cloth for making the potali should be strong so that it may not tear during procedure.

Shaashtika pinda sweda (sudation using bolus made of shashtika rice)

 

===== Shashtika pinda sweda (sudation using bolus made of shashtika rice) =====

It is a variety of pindasweda in which shashtika? shaali (a special variety of rice with medicinal value which is cropped in just 60 days) processed in kvaatha (decoction) and milk is used for swedana. It is well known in Kerala as nhavara kizhi. As it provides swedana (sudation), snehana (oleation) and br’mhana (anabolic quality) simultaneously it is widely used in vata vitiated conditions. As it posesses inherent cool property and it is also advised moderately vitiated pitta.

It is a variety of pindasweda in which shashtika? shaali (a special variety of rice with medicinal value which is cropped in just 60 days) processed in kvaatha (decoction) and milk is used for swedana. It is well known in Kerala as nhavara kizhi. As it provides swedana (sudation), snehana (oleation) and br’mhana (anabolic quality) simultaneously it is widely used in vata vitiated conditions. As it posesses inherent cool property and it is also advised moderately vitiated pitta.

Materials required

====== Materials required ======

Shashtika shali 200 gm

 

Balamola (root of sida retusa) 200 gm

Shashtika shali 200 gm

Milk 1.5 lit

Balamola (root of sida retusa) 200 gm

Medicated oil 50 ml

Milk 1.5 lit

Churna (powder) for talam (application on head) 5 gm

Medicated oil 50 ml

Earthen pot, wide mouthed vessels, cotton cloth, twine, coconut leaves.

Churna (powder) for talam (application on head) 5 gm

Preparation of medicine

Earthen pot, wide mouthed vessels, cotton cloth, twine, coconut leaves.

Preparation of kwatha (decoction)

 

Take 200 gm of crushed balaamoola in an earthen pot. Add 3 litres of water to it. Put it in mild fire and reduce to half to get 1.5 litre decoction.

====== Preparation of medicine ======

Preparation of shashtika

 

Preparation of kwatha (decoction):

 

Take 200 gm of crushed balamoola in an earthen pot. Add 3 litres of water to it. Put it in mild fire and reduce to half to get 1.5 litre decoction.

 

====== Preparation of shashtika ======

 

Take 200g shashtika rice in a vessel. Add 750 ml bala decoction and 750 ml of milk to it. Keep the vessel mild fire until the rice gets cooked well to a semi-solid consistency.

Take 200g shashtika rice in a vessel. Add 750 ml bala decoction and 750 ml of milk to it. Keep the vessel mild fire until the rice gets cooked well to a semi-solid consistency.

Preparation of pottali

 

====== Preparation of pottali ======

 

Divide the cooked rice into 4 equal parts. Prepare 4 potali as mentioned earlier.  

Divide the cooked rice into 4 equal parts. Prepare 4 potali as mentioned earlier.  

Procedure

 

====== Procedure ======

 

Ask the patient to sit in the droni in leg stretched position. Apply oil on head and body. Do gentle massage for few minutes. Take the remaining 750 ml kvaatha in a wide mouthed vessel. Dip the pot’ali in the mixture. Heat the vessel in mild fire. Take heated pottali form the vessel. Check the temperature and apply it over the body as mentioned earlier. The process is done in seven postures. While doing the process apply pressure on the pot’ali so that the contents will come out through the cloth. Soon after completing the procedure wipeout the remaining shashtika from the body using the coconut leaves. Warm medicated oil is applied on the body. Cover the patient with a thick blanket and advised rest for one hour.

Ask the patient to sit in the droni in leg stretched position. Apply oil on head and body. Do gentle massage for few minutes. Take the remaining 750 ml kvaatha in a wide mouthed vessel. Dip the pot’ali in the mixture. Heat the vessel in mild fire. Take heated pottali form the vessel. Check the temperature and apply it over the body as mentioned earlier. The process is done in seven postures. While doing the process apply pressure on the pot’ali so that the contents will come out through the cloth. Soon after completing the procedure wipeout the remaining shashtika from the body using the coconut leaves. Warm medicated oil is applied on the body. Cover the patient with a thick blanket and advised rest for one hour.

Indications

 

====== Indications ======

 

Dosha- Alleviates vata as well as vata pitta, but contraindicated in isolated kapha & ama associated conditions.

Dosha- Alleviates vata as well as vata pitta, but contraindicated in isolated kapha & ama associated conditions.

Prakriti- Suitable for vata, vata-pitta & tridosha constitutions, but need to be avoided in obese persons.

Prakriti- Suitable for vata, vata-pitta & tridosha constitutions, but need to be avoided in obese persons.

Diseases- Nourishes in the cases of muscle atrophy, later stages of demyelination, palsy, Perthe’s disease, cervical myelopathy, post-polio residual paralysis, conditions that result in muscle dystrophy and emaciation. In such cases, it is administered in the final stage of rejuvenative panchakarma.

Diseases- Nourishes in the cases of muscle atrophy, later stages of demyelination, palsy, Perthe’s disease, cervical myelopathy, post-polio residual paralysis, conditions that result in muscle dystrophy and emaciation. In such cases, it is administered in the final stage of rejuvenative panchakarma.

Special care

 

As soon as the process is completed, the remnants of the rice are wiped out to prevent cooling and massage with hot oil is carried out. The patient is covered with a thick blanket so that temperature loss can be prevented.  

====== Special care ======

Ksheera dhuma (fomentation by steam of medicated milk):                      Ksheeradhooma is a popular nadisweda that is therapeutically very effective in the case of facial palsy. Ksheeradhuma is a modified swedana procedure. It is found to be effective especially in diseases pertaining to udrdhavanga (upper part of body specifically head and neck region).

 

Materials required:

As soon as the process is completed, the remnants of the rice are wiped out to prevent cooling and massage with hot oil is carried out. The patient is covered with a thick blanket so that temperature loss can be prevented.

Bala mula 100 gm

Milk 500 ml

===== Ksheera dhuma (fomentation by steam of medicated milk) =====                 

Lotus bud 2 nos

 

Medicated oil 30 ml

Ksheeradhooma is a popular nadisweda that is therapeutically very effective in the case of facial palsy. Ksheeradhuma is a modified swedana procedure. It is found to be effective especially in diseases pertaining to udrdhavanga (upper part of body specifically head and neck region).

Churna for tala 5 gm, Bandage cloth, blanket, cotton pad, utensils, pressure cooker (3 litre), rubber tube –1.5 mt., vessel, stool etc.

 

Preparation of medicine

====== Materials required ======

 

Bala mula 100 gm

Milk 500 ml

Lotus bud 2 nos

Medicated oil 30 ml

Churna for tala 5 gm, Bandage cloth, blanket, cotton pad, utensils, pressure cooker (3 litre), rubber tube –1.5 mt., vessel, stool etc.

 

====== Preparation of medicine ======

Take 100 gm of balaamoola and add 1.5 litre of water to it. Heat it in a mild fire and reduce to get ½ litre kashaaya. Take the prepared kashaaya along with ½ litre milk in the pressure cooker. Place the cooker over stove and fit one end of the rubber tube to the nozzle of the cooker.

Take 100 gm of balaamoola and add 1.5 litre of water to it. Heat it in a mild fire and reduce to get ½ litre kashaaya. Take the prepared kashaaya along with ½ litre milk in the pressure cooker. Place the cooker over stove and fit one end of the rubber tube to the nozzle of the cooker.

Preparation of the patient

 

====== Preparation of the patient ======

 

After satisfying the natural urges bring the patient to treatment room. Heat the medicated oil and apply over vertex, face, neck and shoulder. Do massage in upward direction for a short while. Take 2-3 petals of lotus and place them over both eyes. Take two cotton pads and dip them in cold water. Put them over the petals. Now tie the eyes using bandage cloth.

After satisfying the natural urges bring the patient to treatment room. Heat the medicated oil and apply over vertex, face, neck and shoulder. Do massage in upward direction for a short while. Take 2-3 petals of lotus and place them over both eyes. Take two cotton pads and dip them in cold water. Put them over the petals. Now tie the eyes using bandage cloth.

Procedure

 

====== Procedure ======

 

Ask the patient to sit comfortably on a stool. Cover the body with blanket. After attaining the vapours, take the free end of rubber tube, direct the vapour toward the oleated areas. Continue till sweat appears on the nose, forehead etc. Care should be taken to prevent scalding. During the procedure ask the patient to open his mouth wide, protrude his tongue and inhale deeply. After process remove the blankent, towel, cotton, and lotus petals and wipe out the excessive sveda with soft cloth. Apply Rasnadi churna over the vertex of the head. Allow the patient to got to bed and take rest.

Ask the patient to sit comfortably on a stool. Cover the body with blanket. After attaining the vapours, take the free end of rubber tube, direct the vapour toward the oleated areas. Continue till sweat appears on the nose, forehead etc. Care should be taken to prevent scalding. During the procedure ask the patient to open his mouth wide, protrude his tongue and inhale deeply. After process remove the blankent, towel, cotton, and lotus petals and wipe out the excessive sveda with soft cloth. Apply Rasnadi churna over the vertex of the head. Allow the patient to got to bed and take rest.

Indications

 

Cevical disc diseases

====== Indications ======

 

Cervical disc diseases

Facial palsy

Facial palsy

Trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia

Apabahuka (frozen shoulder)

Apabahuka (frozen shoulder)

Vishvachi(brachial neuropathy)

Vishvachi(brachial neuropathy)

Avagaaha is a commonly used swedana which is a variant of drava sweda. Here the patient is made to sit in a tub filled with decoction, dhaayaamla, oil etc. It is found to be very effective in correcting vitated apana vaayu.

Avagaaha is a commonly used swedana which is a variant of drava sweda. Here the patient is made to sit in a tub filled with decoction, dhaayaamla, oil etc. It is found to be very effective in correcting vitated apana vayu.

Materials required

 

Water as required

====== Materials required ======

Drugs vaatahara leaves like eranda, karanja, tulasi, vasha, arka, vaataghni Etc. Instead of these, dashamoola can be used as per the condition.

 

Water as required

Drugs vaatahara leaves like eranda, karanja, tulasi, vasha, arka, vaataghni Etc. Instead of these, dashamoola can be used as per the condition.

 

Preparation of medicated water.

Preparation of medicated water.

Take required amount of water. Boil it after adding the above mentioned drugs. Filter it when it is well boiled.

Take required amount of water. Boil it after adding the above mentioned drugs. Filter it when it is well boiled.

Preparation of patient

 

====== Preparation of patient ======

 

Do whole body massage with moderately heated medicated oil.

Do whole body massage with moderately heated medicated oil.

Procedure

 

====== Procedure ======

 

Ask the patient to sit in the tub containing medicated luke warm water. The level of water should be upto the level of the navel of the patient. Cover the body of the patient with a blanket. Maintain the temperature by replacing the cold water with warm water frequently. The patient made to sit for about 45 minutes. After completion of the process apply raasnaadi choorna on the vertex. Wipe the body using a dry towel. Allow the patient to take rest in a non windy room with his body covered, for about one hour. Then ask the patient to take bath in lukewarm water. In case of generalized diseases like motor neuron disease, Parkinson’s etc. whole body should be immersed in the medicated water or dhaanyaamla.

Ask the patient to sit in the tub containing medicated luke warm water. The level of water should be upto the level of the navel of the patient. Cover the body of the patient with a blanket. Maintain the temperature by replacing the cold water with warm water frequently. The patient made to sit for about 45 minutes. After completion of the process apply raasnaadi choorna on the vertex. Wipe the body using a dry towel. Allow the patient to take rest in a non windy room with his body covered, for about one hour. Then ask the patient to take bath in lukewarm water. In case of generalized diseases like motor neuron disease, Parkinson’s etc. whole body should be immersed in the medicated water or dhaanyaamla.

Poultice type of fomentation is useful in cases where both agneya and niragneya fomentation can be done. In agneya, articles are heated over fire and warm medicine is applied to the skin. Niragneya is more important since in this case self-generated heat is utilized for fomentation. When the medicines of upanaha (which also contain sediments of toddy or ethanolic preparations, vinegar, buttermilk, grains etc.) are made into a paste and kept covered overnight, heat is generated within the preparation either due to acetic acid fermentation, or anerobic culture of microorganism. The temperature generated is stable and continuous. The inclusion of various oils, sour items, and salt items in the mixture ensures the exclusive vata alleviating property of upanaha sweda.

Poultice type of fomentation is useful in cases where both agneya and niragneya fomentation can be done. In agneya, articles are heated over fire and warm medicine is applied to the skin. Niragneya is more important since in this case self-generated heat is utilized for fomentation. When the medicines of upanaha (which also contain sediments of toddy or ethanolic preparations, vinegar, buttermilk, grains etc.) are made into a paste and kept covered overnight, heat is generated within the preparation either due to acetic acid fermentation, or anerobic culture of microorganism. The temperature generated is stable and continuous. The inclusion of various oils, sour items, and salt items in the mixture ensures the exclusive vata alleviating property of upanaha sweda.

Thirteen types of agnisweda mentioned in Charaka Samhita are based on four principles of heat transfer, namely, conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation. Conduction is the transfer of heat between two surfaces that are in direct contact with each other and depends on the temperature gradient between body & surface, the total body surface area, velocity of the cutaneous blood flow & thickness of subcutaneous insulating tissue. Examples of agni sweda that leverage conduction include sankara, prastara, parisheka, avagaha, and ashmaghna.

Thirteen types of agnisweda mentioned in Charaka Samhita are based on four principles of heat transfer, namely, conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation. Conduction is the transfer of heat between two surfaces that are in direct contact with each other and depends on the temperature gradient between body & surface, the total body surface area, velocity of the cutaneous blood flow & thickness of subcutaneous insulating tissue. Examples of agni sweda that leverage conduction include sankara, prastara, parisheka, avagaha, and ashmaghna.

Convection is the transfer of heat between two surfaces without direct contact through the medium of air. Examples of swedana techniques leveraging convection are naadi, jenthaka, karshu, kuti, bhu, kumbhi and koopa.

Convection is the transfer of heat between two surfaces without direct contact through the medium of air. Examples of swedana techniques leveraging convection are naadi, jenthaka, karshu, kuti, bhu, kumbhi and koopa.

Radiation is the difference in temperature between the body surface and objects in the environment. It decides the rate of cooling. Examples of swedana techniques that use radiation for heat transfer include jenthaka, karshu, kuti, bhu, kumbhi, holaka and kupa.

Radiation is the difference in temperature between the body surface and objects in the environment. It decides the rate of cooling. Examples of swedana techniques that use radiation for heat transfer include jenthaka, karshu, kuti, bhu, kumbhi, holaka and kupa.

Finally, evaporation involves the transfer of heat as vapour from the surface. Adequate humidity minimizes evaporative loss. Physical factors affecting the rate of evaporation include relative humidity, velocity of air flow and minute (time factor) ventilation. 20% of heatloss happens on a daily basis through the medium of evaporation via lungs and skin. Examples of fomentation techniques leveraging evaporation include parisheka, jentaka, bhu, kumbhi and  koopa.

 

Finally, evaporation involves the transfer of heat as vapour from the surface. Adequate humidity minimizes evaporative loss.  

 

Physical factors affecting the rate of evaporation include relative humidity, velocity of air flow and minute (time factor) ventilation. 20% of heatloss happens on a daily basis through the medium of evaporation via lungs and skin. Examples of fomentation techniques leveraging evaporation include parisheka, jentaka, bhu, kumbhi and  koopa.

 

The thirteen agniswedas mentioned in Charaka samhita either refer to any one of the above mentioned heat-transfer techniques or a combination of these. This classification can be made only when heat transfer is considered. But as the drugs used are completely different in many of the procedures, the effect of herbs has yet to be explored.  

The thirteen agniswedas mentioned in Charaka samhita either refer to any one of the above mentioned heat-transfer techniques or a combination of these. This classification can be made only when heat transfer is considered. But as the drugs used are completely different in many of the procedures, the effect of herbs has yet to be explored.  

A study2 has been conducted regarding sarvanga sweda. It mentioned the haemodynamic effects of sarvanga sweda. The remarkable points from this study are:  

A study2 has been conducted regarding sarvanga sweda. It mentioned the haemodynamic effects of sarvanga sweda. The remarkable points from this study are:  

a) Significant rise in the blood pressure (systolic & diastolic) was observed immediately after sarvanga swedana (found to reach near base levels after five minutes rest). Hence five minutes is the minimal period for which the patient should be kept in a supine posture, preferably at the same place. A continued sarvangaswedana therapy was noted to cause a significant decrease in pulse rate & systolic BP compared to the base levels observed at the beginning of the procedure.

#Significant rise in the blood pressure (systolic & diastolic) was observed immediately after sarvanga swedana (found to reach near base levels after five minutes rest). Hence five minutes is the minimal period for which the patient should be kept in a supine posture, preferably at the same place. A continued sarvangaswedana therapy was noted to cause a significant decrease in pulse rate & systolic BP compared to the base levels observed at the beginning of the procedure.

b) The study recommended lying or supine posture during the procedure as opposed to sitting posture with head tilted downwards with cold draping over the head, since heat stress is supposed to cause a reduction in central venous pressure and a shift in blood volume from splanchnic to cutaneous area. Hence supine posture is considered ideal.  Maximum time should be 8 – 10 minutes.15

#The study recommended lying or supine posture during the procedure as opposed to sitting posture with head tilted downwards with cold draping over the head, since heat stress is supposed to cause a reduction in central venous pressure and a shift in blood volume from splanchnic to cutaneous area. Hence supine posture is considered ideal.  Maximum time should be 8 – 10 minutes.15

Another study reported that infrared radiation application was more effective than hot water fomentation in minimizing the level of pain among patients with osteoarthritis of the knee 15.

Another study reported that infrared radiation application was more effective than hot water fomentation in minimizing the level of pain among patients with osteoarthritis of the knee 15.

Pizhicchil:

 

===== Pizhicchil =====

Pizhiccil is a process that includes both snehana and swedana. In this warmed taila dhaara is done along with simple massage. It can be included under drava sweda.

Pizhiccil is a process that includes both snehana and swedana. In this warmed taila dhaara is done along with simple massage. It can be included under drava sweda.

Materials required (for 7 days)

 

====== Materials required (for 7 days) ======

 

Medicated taila 5 litre

Medicated taila 5 litre

Ghandharvahastadi kvaatha

Ghandharvahastadi kvaatha

Cloth 1m, vessels, stove, pillow.

Cloth 1m, vessels, stove, pillow.

Taila (for abhyanga), Rasnadi coorna.

Taila (for abhyanga), Rasnadi choorna.

Preparation of patient

 

====== Preparation of patient ======

 

After satisfying natural urges, make the patient sit in the droni. Apply little taila on the vertex. Do karna abhyanga and pada abhyanga with the same oil. Perform abhyanga all over his body with medicated oil for a few minutes. A band of cloth is tied over forehead.

After satisfying natural urges, make the patient sit in the droni. Apply little taila on the vertex. Do karna abhyanga and pada abhyanga with the same oil. Perform abhyanga all over his body with medicated oil for a few minutes. A band of cloth is tied over forehead.

Preparation of medicine

 

====== Preparation of medicine ======

 

Heat half the quantity of the taila (2.5 litre) on gentle fire and pour this to another two vessels placed on either sides of the droni. Then check the temperature of oil. Divide the cloth into 4 pieces measuring 1.5 sq.feet each.

Heat half the quantity of the taila (2.5 litre) on gentle fire and pour this to another two vessels placed on either sides of the droni. Then check the temperature of oil. Divide the cloth into 4 pieces measuring 1.5 sq.feet each.

Procedure

 

====== Procedure ======

 

Duration  - 45 – 90 minutes for 7 – 14 days.

Duration  - 45 – 90 minutes for 7 – 14 days.

Soak the clothes in the oil and squeeze them by holding the fist in downward direction with stretched thumb, from a height of 20 – 24 cms, so that the taila flows in a continuous single stream along the thumb. The dhaara is done in the anuloma direction. Temparature of taila should be checked each time, to avoid burning of skin.

 

Meanwhile gently massage the part following the path of stream. The process is done in seven postures, about 5-10 minutes in each posture. Collelct the taila in the droni and heat it again. (This taila is used for 3 days and the rest half is used for another 3 days. On the final day supernatant taila of both halves is taken and pizhiccil is done with it. Everyday the taila has to be boiled after the process, so as to evaporate the water content.)

Soak the clothes in the oil and squeeze them by holding the fist in downward direction with stretched thumb, from a height of 20 – 24 cms, so that the taila flows in a continuous single stream along the thumb. The dhaara is done in the anuloma direction.  

 

Temparature of taila should be checked each time, to avoid burning of skin.

 

Meanwhile gently massage the part following the path of stream. The process is done in seven postures, about 5-10 minutes in each posture. Collect the taila in the droni and heat it again. (This taila is used for 3 days and the rest half is used for another 3 days. On the final day supernatant taila of both halves is taken and pizhiccil is done with it. Everyday the taila has to be boiled after the process, so as to evaporate the water content.)

 

After completing the procedure wipe off the taila with a clean towel. Do gentle massage with fresh taila. Give gandharvhasthadi kvaatha. Take rest for about one hour covered with blanket. Then take bath with hot water. Water boiled with vaatahara leaves can be used for body and that with aamalaki for head. Apply raasnadi choorna on vertx after bath and allow to take light food when hungry.  

After completing the procedure wipe off the taila with a clean towel. Do gentle massage with fresh taila. Give gandharvhasthadi kvaatha. Take rest for about one hour covered with blanket. Then take bath with hot water. Water boiled with vaatahara leaves can be used for body and that with aamalaki for head. Apply raasnadi choorna on vertx after bath and allow to take light food when hungry.  

Usually, mrudu shodhana is done following the whole process to eliminate the utklishta dosha (aggravated dosha).

 

Usually, mrudu shodhana is done following the whole process to eliminate the utklishta dosha (aggravated dosha).

 

Temperature of taila should be checked each time, to avoid burning of skin.  

Temperature of taila should be checked each time, to avoid burning of skin.  

Complications

 

If height of dhaara is increased or decreased or if done with more speed or for long time many complications can occur. They include burning sensation, rashes on body, giddness, weakness of body, joint pain, vomiting, fever etc.

====== Complications ======

Indications

 

If height of dhaara is increased or decreased or if done with more speed or for long time many complications can occur. They include burning sensation, rashes on body, giddiness, weakness of body, joint pain, vomiting, fever etc.

 

====== Indications ======

 

Neurological problems, ankylosing spondilitis, rheumatoid arthritis, chorea etc.

Neurological problems, ankylosing spondilitis, rheumatoid arthritis, chorea etc.

Dhanyamla dhara is another type of parisheka. The word dhanyaamla means that which is fermented from dhanya. In this procedure dhaara is performed using dhanyamla. This procedure is a type of rookshana karma also it comes under dravasweda.

Dhanyamla dhara is another type of parisheka. The word dhanyaamla means that which is fermented from dhanya. In this procedure dhaara is performed using dhanyamla. This procedure is a type of rookshana karma also it comes under dravasweda.

Materials required

 

Dhaanyaamla 2-4 litres

====== Materials required ======

Oil for abhyanga

 

Dhaara pot, droni, 4-6 helpers, vessels, spoon

Dhaanyaamla 2-4 litres

Preparation of patient

Oil for abhyanga

Dhaara pot, droni, 4-6 helpers, vessels, spoon

 

====== Preparation of patient ======

 

As common procedure of dhara.

As common procedure of dhara.

Procedure  

 

====== Procedure ======

 

As common procedure of dhaara.

As common procedure of dhaara.

Indications

 

====== Indications ======

 

Vatashonita, amavata, sarvangadaha.

Vatashonita, amavata, sarvangadaha.

Practical tips

 

====== Practical tips ======

 

Cover body with a thick blanket to maintain body temperature.  

Cover body with a thick blanket to maintain body temperature.  

Rest in non windy rooms to prevent chills.

Rest in non windy rooms to prevent chills.

Normal thermoregulation in a human body consists of an important voluntary regulating mechanism termed as behavioral control wherein the person adopts various postures (fetal posture), food habits (like alcohol derivatives), exclusive clothings (woolen sweaters)  or passively attains certain emotional states (like anger, fear which stimulates sympathetic nervous system with release of epinephrine & norepinephrine that increases BMR which in turn increases heat production) which significantly modulates the core temperature as a response to changing environmental conditions. Thus niragnisweda corresponds to adaptive mechanisms of human beings.

Normal thermoregulation in a human body consists of an important voluntary regulating mechanism termed as behavioral control wherein the person adopts various postures (fetal posture), food habits (like alcohol derivatives), exclusive clothings (woolen sweaters)  or passively attains certain emotional states (like anger, fear which stimulates sympathetic nervous system with release of epinephrine & norepinephrine that increases BMR which in turn increases heat production) which significantly modulates the core temperature as a response to changing environmental conditions. Thus niragnisweda corresponds to adaptive mechanisms of human beings.

After proper swedana person is equally exhausted as after doing moderate to severe exercise (increased sweating, fatigue etc). Hence if a person indulges in vyayama after swedana it results in atiswedana or ativyayama.

After proper swedana person is equally exhausted as after doing moderate to severe exercise (increased sweating, fatigue etc). Hence if a person indulges in vyayama after swedana it results in atiswedana or ativyayama.

References

=== References ===

 

1. Cabanae, M., (2006), Journal of Applied Physiology, 100, Adjustable set point, 1338 – 1346.

1. Cabanae, M., (2006), Journal of Applied Physiology, 100, Adjustable set point, 1338 – 1346.

2. Sanjeev Rastogy & Francesco Chiappelli, (2013 April – June), AYU, 34(2): Heamodynamic effects of Sarvanga swedana ( Ayurvedic passive heat therapy): a pilot observational study 154-159.

2. Sanjeev Rastogy & Francesco Chiappelli, (2013 April – June), AYU, 34(2): Heamodynamic effects of Sarvanga swedana ( Ayurvedic passive heat therapy): a pilot observational study 154-159.