Swedana is Ayurvedic sweating therapy using herbal steam or warm poultices. It usually follows oil massage (Snehan), opening the channels, relieving stiffness and helping loosened toxins move out. At Advait Ayurveda it is given as part of Panchakarma and for joint and muscle problems, after assessment by Dr. Kalpit N. Goswami.
Quick answer
- Types
- Herbal steam (Bashpa Sweda) and warm herbal bolus (Pinda Sweda / Potli)
- Helps with
- Stiffness, back and joint pain, heaviness, Panchakarma preparation
- Price
- Abhyanga with Swedan costs ₹1,500 per session. Your plan is confirmed after consultation.
How it is done
- Oil massage first
- Steam from herbal decoctions for about 10–20 minutes, with the head kept cool
- Or warm herbal potlis pressed over painful areas
- Rest, and no cold water or cold wind afterwards
Who should avoid it
Swedana is not given in pregnancy, high fever, bleeding disorders, very high blood pressure, heart disease or severe weakness without the doctor's advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Swedana the same as a sauna?
No. Swedana uses medicated herbal steam after oil massage, with the head kept cool, and is planned for your condition.
How long is a Swedana session?
Usually 10 to 20 minutes after oil massage, depending on your body and condition.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Kalpit N. Goswami, BAMS (Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar), M.D. (A.M.), Advait Ayurveda, Gota, Ahmedabad. Last updated September 2026. This page is general information; do not stop or change any prescribed medicine without speaking to your doctor.
Types of Swedana and when they are used
| Type | How it is done | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Bashpa Sweda | Herbal steam in a steam box | Stiffness, body ache, before Panchakarma |
| Patra Pinda Sweda | Warm bundles of medicinal leaves | Joint pain, back pain, frozen shoulder |
| Valuka Sweda | Warm sand bundles (dry heat) | Rheumatoid arthritis, swelling with Ama |
| Nadi Sweda | Steam directed through a tube to one area | Knee, back or neck pain |
Abhyanga with Swedan costs ₹1,500 per session at Advait Ayurveda, Gota. Swedana is avoided in pregnancy, high fever, bleeding disorders, very high BP and after heavy meals.
Related treatments at Advait Ayurveda
Advait Ayurveda is at A-222, Shakti ETC, near Vandematram Circle, Gota, Ahmedabad. Consultations are with Dr. Kalpit N. Goswami (13+ years, 15,000+ patients). Patients visit from Gota, Chandkheda, Ranip, New Ranip, Jagatpur, Tragad, Sola, Science City, Vastrapur and Gandhinagar. Call or WhatsApp +91 99045 57565.