Nadi sweda is a unique form of Swedana procedure, where perspiration is induced by passing steam
over the whole body or specific part of the body by using a special instrument called as Nadi sweda
yantra.Herbs added with water is boiled in the nadi swedana yantra and steam is generated. The generated
steam is allowed to pass through the tube fitted to the instrument.
Mode of Action of Nadi Sweda
Increase metabolism: As we do swedana karma, the metabolism increases
Vaso dilatation: Vasodilatation facilitates improved circulation and there by detoxification at cellular level and fasten up the healing process
Stimulation of sweat glands : Swedana procedure stimulates the sweat glands and sweat is a mode of toxin and waste product removal.
Due to the heat transferred and because of the potent medicinal properties, it can reduce inflammation from muscles and joints.
Benefits of Nadi Swedana
- Relieves pain.
- Relieves oedema.
- Brings softness to the body.
- Reduces the stiffness of the joints and keeps them mobile.
- Improves the process of blood circulation.
- It helps in removing the mala of the body.
- It removes muscular stiffness.
Indications:
- Sandhi vata (osteo arthritis)
- Pakshaghata (paralysis)
- Bala pakshaghata (polio myelitis)
- All vata related disorders
- Shwasa (asthma)
- Kasa (cough)
- Ardita (facial paralysis)
- Gridhrasi (sciatica)
- Manyashula (spondylitis)
- Katishula (back ache)
Nadi Sweda, also known as Herbal Steam Therapy, is a traditional Ayurvedic treatment that involves
the application of herbal steam to the body. The word “Nadi” refers to channels, and “Sweda” means
sweat. This therapy focuses on opening up the body’s channels and promoting sweating to eliminate
toxins and restore balance. It is used for local application of fomentation.Nadi Sweda plays a vital
role in Ayurvedic medicine by helping to remove accumulated toxins, improve circulation, and balance
the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). It is considered an integral part of Panchakarma, the Ayurvedic
detoxification and rejuvenation process.
