Ayurvedic Approach and Updates Related to Sveda and Svedavaha Srotasa

Knowledge of Ayurveda is based on specific fundamental principles. Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Srotasa are some among them. Malas are the waste products which primarily generate after digestion of food. While Srotasa are the channels or pathways in the human body which carries Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Mana. Sveda (sweat) is one of the waste product which forms after digestion of food or in the process of metabolism of adipose tissue. Formation, transportation and elimination of Sveda is carried out by Sveadavaha Srotasa and it helps to regulate body temperature, maintain skin moisture and excrete toxic substance from body. Detail description of concept Sveda, Svedavaha Srotasa, its normal mechanism, importance in manifestation of various diseases and its application in treatment is described in Ayurvedic texts. Thinking of this fact, for better acknowledgment of these concepts and its role in the practice this comprehensive review has been done.

Management Of Sciatica Through Ayurveda: A Case Study

In India low back ache is one of the most common emerging diseases which are affecting day to day life of people physically as well as psychologically. Low back ache is the second most common disorder causing disability. Among its various causes the most commonly appearing one is Sciatica. Sciatica is a condition in which pain starts from low back and radiates to leg mostly unilateral but in some, it may be bilateral also. In Ayurvedic perspective its features resemble to those of Gridhrasi. In Ayurvedic classics two types of Gridhrasi have been described namely Vataja and Vata-kaphaja. The case study being presented is of a 44yr old male patient suffering from Vataja gridharsi. Basti karma is the choice of treatment in cases of Gridhrasi where as Snehana/ Snigdha svedana is choice of treatment for any Vataja disorder. So, Panchakarma therapy in this case includes Patrapindasveda, Sarvang vashpasveda and Basti therapy along with oral medication assessed on the basis of Oswestry disability index. The results indicate that the patient improved in presenting features up to 68.75% as well as day to day activities were also performed effectively by him.