Pinda Sweda and its possible modification: A Critical Review

Swedana (sudation) is a common procedure which is practised as Poorvakarma (pre-operative) before any Panchakarma. Pinda (bolus) Sweda is a kind of passive body heat therapy, which is known to cause systemic hemodynamic changes. Pinda Sweda refers to the Swedana done in the form of the Pinda. According to the conditions of the patients, one can opt different types of Pinda Sweda as mentioned in Samhitas and one can make new combinations as per the need and availability and properties of drugs. The present review describes the survey on Pinda Sweda which is used as a treatment modality in the Ayurvedic system of medicine and the possible modifications one can make according to the availability, demand and condition