Swedana

General introduction of SwedaSweda is the internal excreta (mala) of the body and it is the excreta of the medas. Sudation therapy is said to be the best treatment for vaata and kapha diseases. After the Oleation therapy sudation must be adopted.

DefinitionStambha Gaurav Sheetaghnam Swedanam Sweda Karkam

ABLATES :SpasmHeavinessColdnessINDUCES :Sudation / Perspiration / SweatingSwedan is a procedure which ablates spasm, heaviness, coldness and induces sweat.

Stambh Gaurav Sheetaghnam Swedanam SwedakarkamStambh (Stiffness): Swedan alleviates stiffness Stiffness is due to malfunctioning of Samaan Vayu and due to accumulation of Ama. Swedan with its Ushna (hot) property helps in digestion of Ama. By using unctuous fomentation dryness of samanvayu is reduced.Gaurav (Heaviness): Swedan alleviates heaviness.Swedan reduces the water content of our body by causing perspiration.This produces lightness in body.Sheet (Coldness): Swedan alleviates coldness.Swedan produces heat in the body which reduces coldness Swed (Sweating): Swedan causes sweating which is a waste product of our body.It regulates body temperature and maintains homeostasis in our body.

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Properties of Swedan DravyasPropertiesActionMahabhootasUsna HotSweating, Burning, FaintingAgniTikshna PenetratingPurifying, Secreting, BurningAgniSnigdha UnctuousOleating, Softening, StrengtheningApa, PrithviRuksha DryRoughness, Dryness, RetentiveVayu, AgniSar FluidMotility, Initiation, CatalyticVayu, ApaSthir StableLong acting, Stability, Retentive PrithviDrav LiquidMoistening, Dissolving, OsmoticApaSuksham MinuteSpreading, Penetrating Akash, Vayu, AgniGuru HeavyCoating, Nourishing, StrengtheningPrithvi, Apa

Swedopag HerbsShobhanjanMoringa oleiferaDrum stick Seeds, root barkArkCalotropis proceraMadarLeaves Flowers, LatexErandRicinus communisCastor plant Roots, leaves, oilPunarnavaBoerrhavia diffusaSpreading hogweed Root, seedsYavaAlhagi comelorumBarley FruitsTilSesamum indicumSesamum Seed, oilKulthiDolichus biflorusHorse gram SeedsMashPhaseolus mungoBlack gram Fruit, seedBadarZizyphus jujubaIndian Plum Fruit, barkVrishchirBoerhavia diffusaSpreading hogweed Root, seedsWhite Variety

THE TYPES OF CLASSIFICATION OF FOMENTATION

Classification of sweda according to Agnibheda

Niragni SwedaSagni Sweda

Niragni Sweda(Heat application not required)Vyaayaama (Exercise)Ushnasadana (Residing in a warm chamber)Gurupraavarnam (Wearing of heavy clothing)Kshudha (Hunger)Bahupaanam (Excessive drinking)Bhaya (Fear)Upanaaha (Application of poultice)Krodha (Enrangement)Ahata (Wresting)Aatap (Exposure to suns rays).

Sagni Sweda

SankaraPrastaraNadiParishekaAvagaahaJentaakaAshmaghana

KarshuKutiBhooKumbhikaKoopaHolaaka

According to SushrutaSwedan is of four types:Tapa Sweda (Tapa fomentation) Usma Sweda (warm steam) Upanaha Sweda (warm poultice) Drava Sweda (pouring of warm liquid)

Types of Swedana according to part of body where applieda) Ekanga Sweda ,e.g.- Sankar& Nadi Swedab) Sarvanga Sweda ,e.g.- Prastar& Jentaka Sweda

The classification of sweda is made according to the property of the drug usedSnigdha Sweda (Unctuous or Wet fomentation) it is swedana done with unctuous drug.

Rooksh Sweda (Rough or Dry fomentation) Here rooksh drugs are used. This is employed in the disorder of kapha, medas and aamadosh, etc. The material used in rooksh sweda are sand, stone, metal and broken pot.

According to DiseasesIn condition of pain, stiffness, contractures use Upnaah SwedaIn paralysis, Hemiplegic /Hemi paresis, facial paralysis etc - Pinda swedaIn Sciatica, frozen shoulder etc Vashpa SwedaIn Lumber pain, pain due to stone etc Avagaha Sweda

According to Season

In Hemanta & Shishir ritu :- Mahana Sweda

In Basanta & Varsha ritu :- Madhyam Sweda

In Grishma & Sharada ritu :- Alpa Sweda

According to Diseased personsPerson having strong body & mental strength:-Mahaana Sweda

Person having medium body & mental strength:- Madhyam Sweda

Person having low body & mental strength:-Alpa Sweda

Indications.........................Ch. Su. 14/20-24 Swedan YogyaPratishyayKasa Hikka ShwasAng GauravKarna ShoolManya ShoolShurah ShoolSwarbhedaGalgrahArditEkang VataSarwang VataPakshaghatVinamakAanahVibandh MutraghatJrimbhaParshwagrahPrishthgrahKatigrahKukshigrhaGridhrasiMutrakrichhra

Indications.........................Ch. Su. 14/20-24 Swedan YogyaAngmardaPadashoolJanushoolUrushoolJanghashoolShothAam DoshKamp Vata

GurutaSuptiSankochAayamAngashoolStambhaAll individuals in whome Nasya, Vasti, Virechan and Vaman is to be applied.

Administration of Sudation

Poorvakarma (Pre-operative procedure)Pradhankarma (Operative procedure)Paschaatkarma (Post-operative procedure)

PoorvakarmaCollection of materials necessary for sudation.Selection and assessment of the patient. Preparation of the patient.Physical PreparationMental PreparationPreoperative procedures of sudation

Pradhankarma (Operative procedure)Apply the swedan on desired time.

Be careful for appearance of the features of samyak swedan.

Features of Samyak SwedanCh Su 14/13Ablation of Feeling of coldPainStiffnessHeavinessSoftness in the body.Appearance of sweat.Alleviation of the disease.Longing for the cold environment.

Features of Heen Yog of Swedan

No longing for cold.Non appearance of features of samyak swedan.Non appearance of sweat.No reduction in:Feeling of cold HeavinessStiffness

Features of Ati Yog of SwedanPitta PrakopMoorchhaSharir SadanDaahSarwang DaurbalyaSandhi Peeda

BhramThirstJwaraExcessive SweatingSphot (Blisters)

PaschaatkarmaAvoid exposure to open air.Pad dry the body with soft towel.Warm water bath after 2 hours.Light, soft, semisolid fat free diet.

Updrava (Complications)DaahTrishnaBhramaGlaniMoorchhaDagdh Vrana

Management of UpdravaDagdh Vrana Jatyadi Tail.Stambhan Chikitsa: SheetMandaMriduShlakshanRukshaSukshmaDravaSthir