The procedure in which a person is allowed to induce sweating by sitting in a Steam Chamber is called Bashpa Sweda. Bashpa Sweda is one of the most popular types of Swedana (inducing sweat) done today. ‘Bashpa’ means ‘Steam’ and ‘Sweda’ means ‘to sweat’. 

INDICATIONS OF BASHPA SWEDA

• Sciatica
• Paralysis
• Joint Pains 
• Stiffness of Thighs and Lower Limbs
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Obesity

 

BENEFITS OF BASHPA SWEDA

• Gets rid of stiffness, pain, and inflammation
• Promotes elimination of impurities through sweating
• Stimulates digestion
• Improved circulation of blood
• Enhances and beautifies skin texture

PROCEDURE

A Steam Wooden Cabin big enough to fit a human being is constructed, which has many holes in the upper part of the box for steam vapors to pass. The patient who has been properly anointed (oiled)  is instructed to get inside the cabin and is sudated (induced sweating) with care. The patient is then advised to rest with his body covered.  

 

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