Ayurveda Fomentation – Swedana
Fomentation is a preparation of hot moist material applied to any part of the body to increase local circulation and to alleviate pain. In Ayurveda, this technique is more elaborate and called “Swedana Karma”. Swedana, a Sanskrit word, means “to sweat, to perspire, foment, soften”. The basic principle is sweat is brought out on the … Read more