The JambīraPiṇḍaSveda is performed with the bolus of Jambīra fruit pieces. This is mainly applied in Vātakapha predominant condition. It is usually done in frozen shoulder, plantar fascitis and traumatic conditions. It is Śophahara, Rūkṣaand Tīkṣaṇa.

Materials required:

1. Jambhīra (chopped into pieces) – 750g
2. Saindhavapowder – 30 g
3. Turmeric powder – 60g
4. Cotton cloth (45 cm X 45 cm) – 4
5. Threads – 4
6. Vessels for heating – 2
7. Suitable oil for Talaṃ- 10 ml
8. Suitable oil for Abhyaṅga-100ml
9. Oil for reheating Poṭṭali- Q.S
10. RāsnādiCūrṇa- 5g
11. Soft towels                – 2
12. Masseurs – 2
13. Attendant                              – 1

Preparation of Poṭṭali:

Ingredients are fried in appropriate quantity of oil and are divided into four equal parts and Poṭṭalisare made accordingly (coconut & egg yolk can be added according to condition).

Pre- operative procedure:

The patient should be seated with leg extended over the Droṇiand Talaṃis applied with suitable oil /Cūrṇa.

Procedure:

Abhyaṅga should be performed with suitable medicated oil. Out of the four Poṭṭalis, the two Poṭṭalisshould be heated upto 40^oC- 45⁰C by keeping on the hot pan containing suitable oil. This Poṭṭalishould be applied to the patient as per the general procedure for about 30-45 minutes.

Post- operative procedures:

After the procedure body should be wiped with clean towel, Talaṃshould be removed and RāsnādiCūrṇashould be applied. The patient should be advised to take complete rest for half to one hour.

Precautions:

1. While preparing the medicine care should be taken to prevent charring.
2. Tie the Poṭṭalisfirmly to avoid leaking of the contents during the procedure.
3. The therapists on either side should apply the bolus simultaneously in a synchronized manner.

Complication and management:

Fainting – Sprinkle cold water on face, put talaṃ with suitable oil and medicated cūrṇas.       DrākṣādiKaṣāya can be given internally.

Burns – Apply Madhu and Ghṛta,preferably ŚatadhaḥutaGhṛta.

Indications

It is usually done in frozen shoulder, plantar fascitis,Kaṭīśūla, traumatic conditions. It is Śophahara, Rūkṣaand Tīkṣṇa.

Done in Very painful conditions

DhanyaPiṇḍaSveda is made with the help of a Poṭṭali containing Seeds of medicinal plants especially corns and Pulses.

Preparation of Poṭṭali

One or two Pala of dry seeds like Kulattha is taken and is cooked with 16 times of water. After getting boiled, these seeds are made into a paste. VātanāśakaCūrṇas like Śatapuṣpa,Methika, Saindava are also added and they are made into Poṭṭalis.

Procedure

Patient should be given Abhyaṅga. The Poṭṭali is kept in a pan with medicated oil and is heated. The therapist should check the temperature with the dorsum of hand and poṭṭali is applied to the body parts. Procedure similar to Patra PiṇḍaSveda / CūrṇaPiṇḍaSveda.

Duration

20-30 minutes

Post operative procedure:

After procedure, patient is advised to take warm water bath and RāsnādiCūrṇa is applied.

Indication: Arthritis, painful contraction of muscles

AṇḍaSveda is practiced mainly by Ayurveda Vaidya in Kerala. Comes under the Variety of ŪṣmaSveda.

Materials required:

Kola KulatthādiCūrna – 400gms

Methika – 100gms

Haridra – 100gms      

Lemon – 24

Yolk of egg-10

Cloth – 2m, Thread – 2m, Nimba oil – 500ml.

Preparation of Poṭṭali:

Type 1: Cut the lemon into small pieces. Fry in mild heat adding adequate oil. When the yellow colour of the lemon starts fading, at the powdered drugs and fry well. To this add the yolk of boiled egg and mix well. Remove the pan from the fire and make into Poṭṭali. The contents once made should not taken for next day.

Type II: Scramble the eggs in frying pan using adequate oil and keep apart. Cut the lemon into small pieces. Fry in mild heat using adequate oil. As the yellow colour of the lemon starts fading add the powdered drugs and fry well. To this add the scrambled egg and mix well. Remove from the fire and make it into Poṭṭali.

Indications

Traumatic conditions, Ardita, Avabāhuka, Hanustambha, Grīvāstambha