In Patra Pinda Sweda, leaves of Nirgundi, Arka, Eranda and other herbs are fried with medicated oil, tied into cloth bundles (Pottali) and heated. The warm boluses are pressed and massaged over the body or a painful area.
It is a form of Swedana that gives warmth and herbal action together, used for Vata and Kapha pain and swelling.
How Patra Pinda Sweda is done
- Oil massage of the body or area.
- Herbal boluses are heated in warm oil.
- Rhythmic pressing and massage with the boluses.
- Rest and warm bath.
Who Patra Pinda Sweda may suit
May suit osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (inactive phase), sciatica, frozen shoulder, back pain and sports injuries.
Precautions before Patra Pinda Sweda
- Not on acute red, hot swelling or open skin.
- Tell the doctor about any medicines you take, pregnancy, recent illness, high blood pressure, heart or kidney problems before the therapy. Do not stop any prescribed medicine on your own.
Patra Pinda Sweda in Varanasi at Aarogyam Shri Ayurveda
Patra Pinda Sweda at our Varanasi (Banaras) clinic is done by trained therapists under the supervision of an Ayurveda doctor, who first checks your Prakriti, current health and reports. The doctor then decides the oils or medicines, the number of sittings and the diet to follow during the course.
