Abstract

EFFICACY OF SARVANG SNEHANA, SWEDANA, UDVARTANA IN MANAGEMENT OF STHAULYA – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Priya Y. Kale* and Dr. Vandana A. Avhad

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Abstract

Modernization, science and technology development lead to more sedentary life style. By exposing one of all these factors human being unknowingly invited a number of diseases out of which Sthaulya is one which disturbs physical, mental and social health of individual. Sarvang Snehana helps in loosening the body toxins which are deeply situated in body channels causing ailments. Sarvang Swedana liquifies the toxins and increases the flow of toxins to Gastrointestinal tract (koshtha). Sarvang Udvartana is full body massage done in rhythmic motion using medicated fine churna. This therapy is recommended in Sthaulya, highly recommended for dissolving excessive fat from body. In this study an attempt has been made to explain mode of action of Sarvang Snehana with Tila Taila, Bashpa Swedana and Udvartana with Triphala Churna in Sthaulya. A male patient, 45 years of age was diagnosed for Sthaulya. Patient was treated with Sarvang Snehana, Sarvang Swedana and Triphala Churna Udvartana. The present case study is an attempt to observe the efficacy of Sarvang Snehana, Swedana, Udvartana in management of Sthaulya. Significant results observed after completing treatment.

Keywords: Sthaulya, Snehana, Swedana, Udvartana.