Rationale of Different Practices of Upanaha Sweda and Its Clinical Utility: A Review Article

Abstract

Swedana karma in principle consists of induction of sweating by application of heat. There may be a number of ways and means to practice this procedure and accordingly several classifications are suggested. Upanaha is one among them. It is local treatment where in combination of different aushadhi such as churnas, sneha, kanji, Lavana etc. is freshly prepared and applied at situ. Depending on presentation of disease various classification of upanaha is explained. Therefore, an attempt is made to understand rationality and utility of different practices of upanaha.