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Valuka Sweda Benefits and Contraindication.....


Valuka means sand and is taken in a cloth and made into bolus (Pinda) and Swedana is done with this bolus by heating it in a hot pan.

Sand should be clear, not too fine nor too big. Heated sand is used to make painful body parts sweat. This process is called dry fomentation.

Valuka Sweda is can be performed on a specific part of the body or the Whole body itself.

DURATION 

It should be performed for 20 – 30 mins and after finishing the procedure, Patient’s head should be applied with Rasnadi Choorna and Patient is advised to take a warm water Bath.

BENEFITS 

  • For weight reduction
  • Rheumatoid arthritis – This therapy alleviates pain for those suffering from inflammation, stiffness, swelling, and pain.
  • Helps in pacifying vata and kapha doshas
  • Cures joint pains and rheumatism
  • Treats back pain and muscle stiffness
  • Relieves muscle spasms and sprains

THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS 

  • Increases circulation
  • Reduces stress and induces calmness and enhanced sleep quality
  • Strengthens tissues
  • Reduces pain, inflammation, and muscle stiffness
  • Rejuvenates bones, nerves, and muscles
  • Saama Roga
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Stiffness of Thighs
  • Obesity

CONTRAINDICATION 

  • Diabetes mellitus (can be done for a short period with caution, giving proper medicines to treat diabetes or in controlled and uncomplicated diabetes)
  • High blood pressure
  • Severe varicose veins
  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Fractures
  • Fever
  • Severe Alcoholism

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