UPANAHA SWEDANA – AN OVERVIEW

Shereen Sreenivas*, Muralidhara and Sindhura A. S.

ABSTRACT

Upanaha Sweda is one among the commonly practiced modalities of treatment in Ayurveda. It is mainly used for the Shamana purpose and is highly beneficial in cases of pain and inflammation. Due to its prolonged application time, the effect is also observed to be highly efficacious. As the varied references of Upanaha Sweda are essential for understanding the different types and indications, this article tries to compile the scattered knowledge and help in its application.

Keywords: Upanaha Sweda, Upakrama, Chikitsa.