Valuka sweda is the procedure of application of heated sand pack over the body to induce perspiration.

• Ref General Requirements SOP
• Sand – 300-500 g
• Iron pan- 1
• Ladle-1
• Holder-1
• Cora cloth (18”x18”)-2
• Thread-2
• Towel -1

Manpower

• Therapist-2
• Physician -1

Preparation of tray

• Take a clean tray.
• Put 2 kizhi, towel, ladle

Preparation of patient

• Check vitals.
• Jeernahara lakshana assessed.
• Vegotsarga

Preperation of Valuka Potali

• The Sand to be heated is kept on the kadai and heated
• Once the sand is heated sufficiently it is transferred in to the cora cloth
• The cora cloth is then tied loosely to make a potali.

• The patient is asked to sit comfortably in dhroni.
• The knee joint is exposed properly to do the procedure.
• Temperature of the potali is checked by the therapist by placing it over the dorsum of his hand.
• Temperature is also confirmed with the patient by placing it over the foot.
• The potali with heated sand is applied on both knee joint by patting it in circular pattern.
• The temperature of the potali is maintained by reheating it in sand bath.
• The procedure can be done likewise on whole body by performing it in all 7 postures.

• The area is cleaned using a towel.
• The patient is asked to take rest.

• The procedure is done up to perspiration appear over the region.

• Stiffness
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Swelling
• Obesity

• Fever
• Fracture
• Varicose vein
• Hypertension

• Valuka sweda should not be performed soon after the intake of food.
• The sand used for valuka sweda should be clean and free from debris.
• Do not overheat the sand pack as it may cause burns.
• Same pressure and temperature should be maintained while doing the procedure.
• Temperature of the potali is confirmed by the therapist and patient before applying to the body parts.
• Gentle tapping should be followed over the tender areas.
• Therapists on both sides should apply kizhi in a synchronized manner on patient’s body.

• Rashes and burns- Stop the procedure immediately. Apply shatadoutha gritha and murivenna.
• Fainting – Sprinkle cold water and drakshadi Kashaya can be given internally.