Udwarthanam

UDWARTHANAM:

Udwarthandm is the procedure in which the body is massaged well with specially prepared slightly heated powder. The medicated powder is massaged thoroughly in prathiloma direction (that is in the direction opposite to the normal procedure of massaging- from top to bottom) ie. from bottom to top. Udwarthanam is also done in seven postures like other swedana procedures.Udwarthanam is very much effective in Athisthoulya(Obesity),Srothorodhas(closures/constriction of the vital body channels),Oedema due to improper blood supply (Hypothyroidism & Anaemia).By Udwarthanam the unwanted fat of the body is removed , proper blood supply is achieved to the body.

The normal course of treatment is from 7-14 days upto a maximum of 21 days.