Monday 1 August 2016

Kayaseka or Parisheka sweda – Part 2

Kayaseka  or Parisheka sweda – Part 2

Requirements --

l Abhyang table – soft cushioned surface of the table in vata prakruti & hard table in kapha prakruti.
l 2 litres of medicated oil
l 18 inches square pieces of cloth ,4 in number
l Gindi --- vessel with tubular outlet

Procedure – First healthy person or patient  client is given full body massage ,better synchrone massage  . Head end of the table is raised by 6 inches  ,by placing two 6 inches high wooden blocks beneath the two legs.2 liters of oil is heated approximately up to 45 degree centigrade in  water bath .Now  for oil pouring ,the cloth piece is folded many times to reduce Its size to approximately 3 inches by width & 2 inches by thickness .This cloth piece is soaked in warm oil. For pouring of oil therapist should hold this cloth between the fingers & flat of the palm with thumb extended.While pouring the oil the thumb is held at a height of 9 inches from surface of client’s body.For pouring of oil instead of cloth small special vessel  , known as gindi having tubular outlet may be used.Even a vessel having multiple minute pores may be  used for pouring herbal decoction

As the oil is poured with one hand on to clients body, therapist gently moves his other palm over skin following the path of oil is poured. This simultaneous Abhyanga , prevents over heating due to stasis of the warm oil on skin.The direction of moving palm is from above downwards in extremities & from below upwards in the trunk.

Reusing the oil -- When oil  is used for pariseka sweda it may be used for a maximum 3 consecutive days.But in case of milk or herbal decoctions they should be taken fresh every day.

After procedure -- Client should take rest for 15 min & then allowed to take hot water bath. For cleaning oil from body Bengal gram powder should be used. Soaps & Synthetic shampoos should be avoided

During course of Pariseka client should strictly avoid following:

1.   physical exercise
2.   Exposure to sun , cold weather
3.  Withholding the natural urges
4.  Smoking
5.  Exposure to dust, cold breeze.
6.  Excessive sleeping, walking.
7.  Prolonged sitting.
8.  Emotional disturbances like grief & anger
9.  Keeping awake at night.
   10. Loud & continuous speech
   11. Use of cold water for wash & bath

Duration of procedure --

Pariseka sweda is carried out --
l In clients suffering from imbalance of vata dosha or pitta dosha pariseka should be carried out for 72 min
l In case of kapha dosha pariseka should be carried out for 36 min
l It may be performed for alternate day or once in 3 days.

l Depending upon severity of illness Pariseka may be extended to 7, 14, 21 or 28 days.

Prof.Dr.R.R.Deshpande --- 9226810630
Dr.Sachin Sarpotdar -------- 9822795363
Dr,Mayura Shinde ---------- 7276866831

Sunday 31 July 2016

Kayaseka or Parisheka sweda – Part 1



Kayaseka  or Parisheka sweda – Part 1

Kayaseka or Parisheka sweda ----

Medicated liquid such as oil is poured on the body is known as pariseka sweda.When pariseka sweda is performed all over body known as kayaseka Or pizichil .Instead of oil, warm herbal decoctions, medicated ghee, milk or such other liquids may be used for applying heat to body.Kaya seka provides simultaneous snehana and swedana.

Beneficial effects:

l Pacify  vitiation of vata & other dosha.
l Improves stability as well as stamina
l Provides excellence of ojas
l Complexion of skin becomes lustrous
l Efficiency of sense organ is improved
l Reverse aging process ,i.e Antiageing Treatment

Indications:

l All sorts of Vata disorders ,mainly Dhatukshayajanya or degenerative type
l Hemiplegia, paraplegia.
l Traumatic pain, contusion pain & stiffness of joints.
l To facilitate normal labour pariseka sweda is performed during the 9 month of pregnancy.

Prescription

l Vata prakruti – Himasagara taila
l Pitta prkruti – Chandanadi or  chandan bala lakshadi  or kshira bala oil
l Kapha prakruti – Triphaladya oil
l Sama prakruti – Asana bilvadi oil
l Obstinatae skin diseases – Marichadi oil
l Neurological disorders – Mahanarayan or  Mahamasha  or  Dhanvantara  or  karpasasthyadi oil
l Ischaemic limb disease --  Pinda oil
l Sciatica –- Mahavishagarbha oil

l Degenerative joint disease – karpuradi oil