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the above mentioned procedures along with this science of life and uses it for one’s benefit
nasya. They are more potent in the ascending to its fullest capacity.
order.
References
SSiroabhyanga is massage in the scalp region.
It is helpful in treating dryness of hair and 1. Agnivessa. Caraka sammhitaa, with Dipika commentary
scalp, itching, dandruff, insomnia etc. In by Cakrapaannidutta, re-print ed. 2007. Varanasi:
ssirodhara therapy, decoctions or medicated Chaukhambha Prakashana, C.Su.16/20-21; p. 97.
milk, buttermilk and oil are poured on the
forehead and scalp in a uniform sustained 2. Vagbhatta. Asstaanga Hrrdayam, re-print ed.
motion. It is useful in headaches, burning 2007. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Prakashana,
sensations in the head, mental diseases, sleep A.H.Su.13/35; p. 99.
disorders, hypertension, etc. Takradhara is a
specialised treatment of hair and skin diseases 3. Ibid., A.H.Su 11/1; p.85.
like psoriasis. SSirodhara is a potent stress
reliever and mood-enhancer. 4. Sussruta. Sussruta sammhitaa with Nibandhasanngraha
Commentary by Sri Dalhanachrya. 8th ed. Varanisi:
Svedana (fomentation) Chaukhambha Orientalia; 2005, S.Ni.1/7, 8, 10;
p. 257.
Svedana therapy is particularly useful in
relieving stiffness, heaviness and pain in the 5. Ibid., S. Su.15/2-4; p. 67.
body-parts, including muscles and joints. It
can be done locally or for the whole body 6. Ibid., S. Su 15/4.
and with or without abhyanga. Svedana is
given by using steam of herbal decoctions, 7. Vagbhatta. Asstaanga Hrrdayam, A.H.Su.11/26; p. 88.
direct application of heated medicines or
equipments or by pouring warm medicines 8. Ibid., p. 7.
(decoctions or oils) on painful body parts.
Patients are also seated in the tubs of warm 9. Agnivessa. Caraka sammhitaa, C. Su. 28/4; p. 175.
decoctions or oils in case of need in avagaha
type of sweda. 10. Sussruta. SusEruta sammhitaa, S. Su. 15/41; p. 75.

We always take pride in discussing the rich 11. Agnivessa. Caraka sammhitaa, C. Su. 2/15; p. 25.
heritage of India. AAyurveda is a part of this
tradition. AAyurveda came into being when 12. Vagbhatta. Asstaanga Hrrdayam, A.H. Ni. 12/1;
diseases were incapacitating people from p. 263.
carrying out their duties because of illnesses.
After thousands of years of existence and 13. Agnivessa. Caraka sammhitaa, C. Chi. 15/9-11; p. 512.
despite thehurdles, AAyurveda is still catering
to the needs of the people. Health can be 14. Sussruta. Sussruta sammhitaa, S.Su. 21/6, p. 24.
achieved in the real sense through AAyurveda
if every Indian with a scientific mind values 15. Ibid., S.Su.6/4, p. 24.

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