PRINCIPLE OF PRACTICE OF SWEDANA KARMA IN THE CLINICAL CONDITION OF SANDHIGATA VATA, VATARAKTA, PAKSHAGHAT, ARDITA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22159/prl.ijayush.v15i06%20(June).2083Keywords:
Swedana Karma, Sandhigata Vata, Vatarakta, Pakshaghata, Ardita, Vat-a Vyadhi, Sudation Therapy, AyurvedaAbstract
Swedana Karma (sudation therapy) is an important therapeutic modality in Ayurveda, primarily indicated in Vata and Kapha dominant disorders. It helps in relieving stiffness, heaviness, and coldness by inducing sweating and improving circulation. Diseases like Sandhigata Vata, Vatarakta, Pakshaghata, and Ardita are characterized by Vata predominance, often associated with obstruction (Avarana) by Kapha or Rakta. Swedana plays a crucial role as a Purvakarma as well as a main line of treatment in these conditions. It aids in Srotoshodhana (channel purification), relieves pain and stiffness, and enhances the efficacy of further therapies like Panchakarma. This article discusses the principles and clinical application of Swedana Karma in these major Vata Vyadhis.References
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