Ayurvedic Procedures - Swedana

1. Swedana
 This therapy is usually performed as a pre
procedure before starting the detox therapy.
 Swedana is the process of inducing sweating with
the help of steam, generated from medicated
decoctions.
 Swed is nothing but sweat and the process of
inducing sweating is called swedana.

2. When to go for swedana
 As a pre procedure before detox therapy
 Sinusitis
 Cough
 Asthma
 Chronic hiccups
 Hoarseness of voice
 Headache
 Backache
 Paralysis
 Stiffness
 Constipation

3. Types of swedana
Various types of swedana have been mentioned in ayurveda among which
following are clinically important
 Nadi sweda- in this, steam of medicated decoctions is generated under
pressure in an instrument connected to a tube through which the steam
comes out and is used.
 Peti seda – in this the patient is allowed to sleep in specially designed
chamber containing medicated vapors
 Pinda sweda In this process swedan is done with the help of specially made
bundled warm medicinal puddings
 Avagaha sweda – this is similar to tub bath in which warm medicated
decoctions are used to induce sweating
 Parishek sweda – in this showering of hot decoctions is done on affected
body parts.

4. Pinda Sweda Peti Sweda

5. Nadi Sweda Avagaha Parisheka sweda
sweda

6. Medicines in swedana
 Tila taila
 Dashamoola kwath
 Nirgundi kwath
 Shashti shali
 Lavana
 Masha taila

7. Uses of swedana
 Provides strength to body and makes it capable to undergo
the upcoming detox therapy
 Helps in removal of accumulated toxins from the body.
 Improves blood circulation
 Reduces the stiffness in joints , muscles etc. and improves
their mobility.
 Improves skin texture
 Reduces stress and bring about a sense of relaxation.