Introduction

The word Bashpa refers to steam. Bashpa Sweda is a sudation therapy where the steam is given with the help of a steam chamber.

In Bashpa sweda the health seeker is made to perspire by sitting in the steam chamber by keeping the head portion outside the chamber.

Benefits

  • Persistent and uniform heating of the body parts.
  • Every part of the body below the neck will be subjected to sudation procedure, as warm steam can reach the areas like skin folds, axilla, etc.
  • Useful in arthritis, Spondylitis, Stiffness of the joints, Neurological disorders, etc.
  • Softens and brightens the skin.
  • Stimulates digestion.
  • Expelling toxins from the skin.

Treatment Duration

20 TO 25 MIN

The treatment duration depends on the consulting physician and the severity of the condition.

Treatment Course Duration

7 days, 14 days, 21 days

The treatment course duration depends on the consulting physician and the severity of the condition.

Mode of Action of Bashpa Sweda

Increased metabolism: As we do Swedana karma, the metabolism increases

Vaso dilatation: Vasodilatation facilitates improved circulation thereby detoxifies at the cellular level and fastening up the healing process

Stimulation of sweat glands: Swedana procedure stimulates the sweat glands as sweat is a mode of toxin and waste product removal.

Indications

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Chronic pains
  • Sprain
  • Inflammation
  • Lipoma
  • Urustambha  (stiffness of thigh and lower limbs)
  • Medoroga  (diseases manifested due to disturbances in fat metabolism)