Udwarthanam

Udwarthanam comes under Rukshana type of treatments. This is usually done before the Panchakarmas.

HOW UDWARTHANAM IS DONE?

In Udwarthanam, medicated powders or pastes are used to massage on the body. The pressure of the massage is adjusted to make the procedure comfortable. The massage is done in the opposite direction of the body hair or Pratiloma direction. The time period of the treatment is decided by the physician.

Face and head are avoided. Care is taken to avoid the medicine from falling in the eyes, ears and nose. While consulting the physician the person should inform the physician whether the person is suffering from any type of allergies, especially dust allergy.

After the period of rest the person can bath in luke warm water.

BENEFITS OF UDWARTHANAM

By undergoing Udwarthanam the following benefits are there:-

• Acts as a passive exercise.
• Good for skin
• Makes the body light
• Helps in removing bad odours
• Helps in improving the activities of the muscles
• Makes the body more flexible

Ayurveda advises to practice Udwarthanam as a daily regimen. But it can also be used to treat many conditions.

INDICATIONS

The Udwarthanam is indicated in the conditions like:-

• Diseases caused by the Kapha Dosha
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Wasting of muscles
• Motor neuron diseases
• Neuropathies
• Vascular diseases, mainly that are peripheral

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

The persons with the following conditions should not undergo the procedure:-

• Diseases caused by the Pitta Dosha
• Inflammatory conditions
• Wounds and injuries
• Deep vein thrombosis
• In children and old aged etc.

The person should follow the instructions given by the physician. If he/she finds any discomfort, especially skin irritation, allergy or intolerable pressure, the person should inform the physician.