Swedana (sudation/ medicated Vapour) is an independent Upakrama (therapy) as included under the Shadavidha Upkramas as well as Purva Karma measures (prepurificatory proce- dure). Susruta and Vagbhata mentioned the four types of Swedana (sudation) viz Tapa Sveda, Ushma Sveda, Drava Sveda, Upanaha Sveda. Dalhana has included 13 types of Saagni Svedas of Charaka in these 4 types of Svedas i.e. Tapa sveda as Jentaka, Karshu, Kuti, Kupa, Holaka. Ushma Sveda as Sankara, Prastara, Ashmaghana, Nadi, Kumbhi, Bhu. Drava Sveda as Parisheka and Avagahana. The Perspiration produced by Svedana is more than the normal. Svedana drugs posses the Ushna and Tikshna guna by this which are penetreate in to microcirculatory channels (srotas) and activates the sweat glands produces more heat. Acharyas describes effects of Swedana (sudation) as Gauravghana, Sheetaghana, Agnideepti, Twaka mardavata, Twak Prasadan and Sandhichestakar.Svedana is applied for Purification of the body as well as in the management of various disorders originated due to vitiation of vata kapha dosha, meda dhatu and various musculo skeletal disoreders. Svedana karma maintains the thermoregulatory system in the body by maintaining the equilibrium between core temp (temp inside the body) shell temperature (temperature outside the body)
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