Abstract

CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ON SHASHTIKA SHALI PINDA SWEDA: AN AYURVEDIC THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

Dr. Rahul Dandiya*, Dr. Sarvesh Kumar Singh, Dr. Kshipra Rajoria and Dr. Swati Malsariya

Abstract

Swedana Karma, a preparatory procedure (Purva Karma) in Panchakarma therapy, primarily aims to induce sweating (sudation) to prepare the body for the main Panchakarma procedures such as Vamana, Virechana, and Basti. The purpose of Swedana is to dilate the body channels (srotas), liquefy aggravated doshas—particularly Vata and Kapha—relieve stiffness, heaviness, and pain, and enhance circulation and metabolic activity. Among the different types of Swedana, Sankara Sweda.[1] utilizes medicinal substances encased in cloth boluses for the purpose of fomentation." Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda is a specialized form of Snigdha Sankara Sweda, using cooked Shashtika Shali (rice harvested in 60 days) with medicinal decoctions and milk. Aims and Objectives: To review the therapeutic procedure of Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda through a comprehensive analysis of classical Ayurvedic texts and contemporary scientific literature, including research publications and textbooks. Materials and Methods: Sources consulted include authoritative Ayurvedic scriptures such as the Brihatrayi and Laghutrayi, along with peer-reviewed articles from platforms like Google Scholar, PubMed, and respected Ayurvedic journals. Results and Conclusion: Shashtika Shali Pinda Swedana, a type of Snigdha Swedana therapy, has proven to be highly effective in treating musculoskeletal and joint disorders, especially those linked to imbalances of Vata and Kapha doshas. It effectively reduces pain, stiffness, and inflammation, offering significant therapeutic relief in conditions characterized by these symptoms.

Keywords: Swedana, Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda, Sudation Therapy, Vata Vyadhi, Ayurvedic Fomentation Therapy.