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Chikitsaa Prakaara: Mardana / Unmardana

Prakaara Paribhaashaa:
These are the types of Baahya Snehana.
The procedure in which massage (unctuous) is done by pressing the body parts is termed as Mardana.
Unmardana is a Mardana done with the palm of hand, in Pratiloma direction or by elevating or lifting the body parts.
Hasta Talena Mardanam Unmardanam.

Description:Kaala/Vaya/Ahoraatra/Ritu/Bhukta
This should be done as a daily regime during Hemanta Ritu.

Pradhaana Karma:
It should be done after Vyaayaama.

Chikitsaa Karma (Benefits):

S`hramahara (relief from fatigue)
Snaayu S`hoolahara (relief from pain in muscles)
S`hareera Laaghava (lightness of body)

Other Description:
Indications and various formulations used can be got through Anveshak search facility.

Last updated on February 23rd, 2021 at 08:44 am

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