Swedanam

Choorna pinda sweda

Choorna Pindasveda is the procedure where medicated powders like Kolakulathadi churna, Kottamchukkadi churna, Triphala churna, etc. are judiciously chosen for the purpose of swedana. It can be done with or without the use of oil according to the patient and disease. It helps in reducing inflammation and stiffness, improves circulation, and also helps in reducing body weight.

Valuka sweda

An effective holistic treatment in Ayurveda is Valuka Swedana, where heated sand is used for therapeutic fomentation. It is most effective for conditions characterised by swelling, heaviness, and stiffness. It can be performed on a specific part of the body or the whole body itself.

Patra potali sweda

Patra Potali sweda is popularly known as' Ela Kizhi’. It is a treatment in which herbal drugs and leaves of medicinal plants having analgesic, anti-degenerative, and anti-inflammatory properties are used for fomentation (sweating inducing) of painful parts. It can be done locally or in full body for 7 days.

Shashtika shali pinda sweda

Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda is a unique Ayurveda therapy using a special variety of Indian rice in a bolus, dipped in a nourishing herbal milk decoction and massaged onto the body. Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda is performed with a bolus of boiled Shastika rice dipped in Bala Mula Kwatha (an herbal decoction) and Ksheeram (milk). This special brownish-red rice is also called Navara in South India. Even though it is a Swedana (fomentation or sweat-inducing heat therapy), it has a Brimhana (nourishing effect) property and is useful to strengthen, nourish, and support bones, muscles, joints, and nerves. It is an inevitable therapy for almost all neurodegenerative conditions.

Kaya seka / Pizhichil

Pizhichil is a procedure in which warm medicated oil or herbal decoction is poured continuously as a stream into the whole or one part of the body. This therapy simultaneously has oleation and sudation properties and opens up the channels of the body to draw toxins out of the tissues. This unique treatment is one of the most beneficial treatments Ayurveda has to offer to thoroughly detoxify the physical body. It is especially beneficial for individuals who have been exposed to environmental toxins, vapours, harmful metals, viruses, and bacteria. In order to receive pizhichil, the body needs thorough preparation through full panchakarma in order to have a safe detox and receive its maximum benefit.