REVIEW ON PATRA PINDA SWEDA

Abhishek Saxena, Gouravva Patil, Bhanu Priya Kaushik
2020 International Ayurvedic Medical Journal  
Pinda Sweda is one of the most important and special form of treatment in kerala1. Panchakarma is mainly done for purifying the body and to expel out the impurities out from the body which can be achieved mainly through Vaman, Virechana, Vasti, Nasya And Rakta Mokshana. But before performing such Karma Snehan and Swedan Karma is done to liquefy the Dosa and help them move out of the body. There are many types of Swedan Karma. There are many Pinda Sweda explained like Jambir Pind Sweda, Shastik
more » ... hali Pind Sweda, Baluka Pind Sweda, Dhanya Pottali Sweda, etc. Swedana Karma which is given by us-ing a bolus which is prepared by using the different combination of medicinal leaves which is heated with medicinal oil is called as Patra Pinda Sweda. Thus, it constitutes both Snehan and Swedan. It is a process by which whole body or a part is made to perspire by the application of certain medicinal leaves, in the form of bolus tied up in a cloth bag2.Some of the great healing consequences covering various diseases in-clude anti-ageing and rejuvenating properties for overall organic functions, tissue strength and blood circu-lation, skin beautification and rejuvenation, promotion of vitality, removing disorders of nervous tension. The drugs used for Patra Pottali not only relieve pain and swelling, but also gives strength and nourishment to the affected part.
doi:10.46607/iamj2608082020 fatcat:xeffu56lnnazxg3cpteerg7buu