Abstract

NADISVEDA: A REVIEW

*Dr. Parulkar Geeta D., M.D.(Chikitsa)(Mum), PhD(Chikitsa)(Mum), Professor(Chikitsa)

Abstract

Nadisveda is an unique form of Svedana treatment, where perspiration is induced by passing steam over the body with help of a special instrument, known as ‘Nadisvedayantra’. Herbs added with water are boiled in this instrument to generate steam, which is allowed to escape through a tube fitted to the instrument. This steam is made to fall over the body and subjected for Sudation. In this way, heat is applied and perspiration is induced to get the beneficial effect of Svedana treatment. Also, this is one among the easy methods of applying heat to a localized part of the body. It is more beneficial if the patient undergoes Snehana before Nadisveda procedure.

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