Clinical potency of Patra-Pottali Sweda
Abstract
Swedana Karma is one of the modality of ayurveda acts as Sthambhaghna (removal of stiffness), Gourvaghna (loss of heaviness of the body), Sheetaghana (loss of coldness in the body) and Swedkaraka (producing sweating in the body). Swedana is considered as Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa, one among the Shadupakarmas. It is employed to relieve symptoms like; Shula and Stambha associated with various diseases. Present article emphasized Patra Pottali Sweda (Ela Kizhi) which used to induce perspiration through heated pack of specific herbal leaves in the management of Upastambhita Vyadhi Avastha.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Swedana Karma, Patra Pottali Sweda, Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa.
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https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v8i6-s.2142References
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