Swedana / Sudation
Ayurvedic Therapeutic Sudation Treatments
Medicated Steam Therapy for Deep Detoxification
1. Bashpa Swedana
Bashpa Swedanam is a classical herbal steam treatment that promotes perspiration by exposing the body to medicated steam generated from boiling therapeutic herbs. Performed after an oil massage, this therapy helps in flushing out deep-seated toxins, relaxing muscles, and enhancing circulation.
Indications & Benefits:
- 🌿 Neuropathies
- 🌿 Obesity
- 🌿 Myopathies
- 🌿 Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
2. Choorna Pinda Sweda
In this treatment, powdered herbs are bundled into a cloth and applied warm to affected areas of the body. The heat and medicinal properties of the herbs help reduce inflammation, ease pain, and support musculoskeletal healing. The therapy can be dry or oily, based on disease stage.
Indications & Benefits:
- 🌿 Bone and joint disorders
- 🌿 Cervical or lumbar spondylosis
- 🌿 Intervertebral disc prolapse
- 🌿 Neuromuscular disorders
3. Patra Potali Sweda (Elakkizhi)
Elakkizhi uses fresh medicinal leaves sautéed in oil with rock salt, garlic, and herbs. These are tied in cloth pouches (kizhi) and applied warm to the body. This therapy helps relieve muscle stiffness, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility.
Indications & Benefits:
- 🌿 Pain-related joint disorders
- 🌿 Osteoarthritis
- 🌿 Spondylosis
- 🌿 Muscular pain
- 🌿 Sports injuries
4. Jambeera Pinda Swedam
A unique Ayurvedic therapy using warm boluses of lemon and herbal ingredients dipped in oil and applied after an oil massage. It helps alleviate stiffness, joint pain, and soft tissue strain.
Indications & Benefits:
- 🌿 Joint stiffness
- 🌿 Ligament strain
- 🌿 Frozen shoulder
- 🌿 Muscular spasms
- 🌿 Joint pain
5. Njavara Kizhi
This deeply nourishing therapy involves boluses made from Njavara rice cooked in milk and herbal decoction. Warm bundles are massaged into the body to rejuvenate muscles, nourish tissues, and boost energy levels. An iconic Kerala Panchakarma treatment.
Indications & Benefits:
- 🌿 Paralysis & post-stroke care
- 🌿 Chronic fatigue & debility
- 🌿 Joint & muscle pain
- 🌿 Rheumatism
- 🌿 Back pain
- 🌿 High blood pressure
- 🌿 Neurological disorders
