AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON SWEDANA AND ITS CLINICAL IMPORTANCE
Abstract
Swedanam is a therapeutic approach used to alleviate stiffness, heaviness and other health issues, etc. Swedana drugs with Ushna and Tikshnaguna have the unique ability to penetrate the microcirculatory channels, activating sweat glands to produce additional heat. Swedana Karma enhances permeability of capillaries and facilitating the removal of impurities from the body's extracellular fluid. Swedanakarma plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's thermoregulation system. The herbs employed in fomentation therapy possess specific attributes, including warmth, deep penetration, oiliness, weightiness, liquidity and mobility, etc. Sweda karma functions by restoring the balance of Medadhatwagni and Bhutagni, thereby expediting the digestive process, leading to Srotomukhashodhana and an increased production of profuse sweating. This, in turn, results in the displacement of exudates, offering relief from pain and relaxing muscular spasms.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Swedana karma, Sweating, Sudation therapy
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