Bashpasweda
Bashpasweda (Bashpa means steam) is another type of sudation therapy. Here, herbal steam is applied evenly to the entire body.
Before starting therapy, the patient is given cool liquids to prevent dehydration and then made to lie down on his / her back on a porous cane woven cot. In this position, the entire body except the head is exposed to the medicated steam built up from underneath. It is important to maintain the head at normal temperature.
Methods and equipment
The methods and equipment used for this treatment, and for all the other treatments in Panchakarma, may vary from place to place.
Before starting therapy, the patient is given cool liquids to prevent dehydration and then made to lie down on his / her back on a porous cane woven cot. In this position, the entire body except the head is exposed to the medicated steam built up from underneath. It is important to maintain the head at normal temperature.
Methods and equipment
The methods and equipment used for this treatment, and for all the other treatments in Panchakarma, may vary from place to place.
