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Chikitsaa Prakaara: As`hmaghana Sveda

Prakaara Paribhaashaa:

  • Fomentation is administered by sleeping over a pre heated slab of stone.

Poorvakarma (Prerequisites):

  • Instrument checklist:
    Aslab of stone of the measurement of an individual is heated with burning bark of Vaata alleviating trees. The burnt barks are removed and the stone should be sprinkled with hot water. This slab should be covered with blanket made of sheep wool.   
  • Patient preparation:
    Body massage
  • Medicine preparation:
    Vaata alleviating drugs like Devadaaru etc.

Pradhaanakarma:

  • The patient should lie down over the previously prepared stone slab and should be covered with woollen blanket in such a way that he will receive the heat of steam coming from the stone slab. The patient should lay changing sides frequently till desired effect is achieved.

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