A CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON PHARMACODYNAMICS OF RUKSHA SWEDAN
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https://doi.org/10.22159/prl.ijayush.v15i06%20(June).2081Keywords:
Swedana, Pinda Sweda, RukshAbstract
Swedana (Sudation) is a treatment procedure in which sweat is induced employing heat in the form of steam or by contact of the body with heated medicaments. The effect of Swedan is to relieve stiffness, heaviness and coldness in the body. After Swedana, the body starts sweating and has the feeling of lightness. The word PINDA means bolus Pinda swedan is a traditional Ayurvedic procedure with the property of profound healing renewal potential, in this procedure, warm cloth boluses massaged onto the whole body. Pinda Sweda help to increase circulation improves muscle tone and strength nervous system. According to the patient condition, one can select combinations as per the need, accessibility and properties of drugs.References
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