The Role of Swasthavritta in Ayurveda
The Role of Swasthavritta in Ayurveda
The Role of Swasthavritta in Ayurveda
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Submitted: 20-06-2023 Accepted: 29-06-2023
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DOI: 10.35629/7781-080332963299 | Impact Factor value 7.429 | ISO 9001: 2008 Certified Journal Page 3296
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications
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Contraindication : In condition of indigestion and or cold water mixed with paste of Tila Taila
any disease conditions. (Sesame oil) / Ghee/Cold Milk/ Honey/ Honey
mixed water and hold till the tears come out of eyes
Ushapana / Achaman : After waking , wash hands and nostrils or gargle with either of above
and feet and drink 04 anjali ( a cup formed by regularly.
joining two palms of hand) lukewarm/ normal Benefits : It enhances the efficiency of sense organs
water preferably in a copper or clay vessel. ; removes wrinkles ; delayed greying of hair , black
Benefits : Regular habit of drinking water at early circles on face ; removes and prevent cracking and
morning helps easy passage of motion and urine, roughness of lips , excessive salivation , dry face,
enhance digestive power , minimize the diseases tingling sensation, shaky teeth, diseases of oral
related to digestive system and delayed ageing. cavity, anorexia, loss of taste etc.
Malmutra Visarjan ( voiding of natural urges): It is Abhyangam ( Oil Massage) : Massage oil to the
beneficial to inculcate the habit of voiding natural whole body particularly on head , ears , and feet
urges in the morning. with Sesame oil/ Mustard oil /Coconut oil .
Benefits : It helps to maintain health and prevention Benefits : Increases softness and unctuousness skin
of diseases. A tendency to suppress the natural and muscles ; helps in free movement of joints;
urges (vega vidharan) is the root cause of many increases circulation of blood ; enhances the
diseases. strength of head and forehead and makes hair black
, long and deep – rooted ; helps in getting sound
Dantadhavan ( Cleaning Teeth and Tongue): After sleep , increases hearing power and helps in
defecation, clean teeth preferably astringent , maintenance of health.
punjent or bitter plants such as Arka, Nimba, Oil massage of feet especially before sleeping in
Nyagrodha , Khadira, Karanja , etc. After cleaning night improves eyesight, relieves fatigue and
teeth, the tongue should be scrapped by curve stiffness of feet.
scrappers. Teeth also may be cleaned with the fine
powder of triphala ( Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki) Vyayama/ Exercise/Yoga : Do regular exercise to
or Trikatu ( Sunthi, Pippali, Maricha) added to remain healthy till the appearance of sweat on
Honey. forehead and axilla.
Benefits : Brushing the teeth removes the Benefits : It increases the blood circulation and
accumulated filth and helps in appreciating taste . efficiency of lung increases stamina and resistance
After cleaning the teeth and tongue , salt water against disease. Regular walking enhances memory
gargling should be done to keep gums , mouth and , improves digestion and efficiency of sense
throat healthy. organs.
Precaution : Careful selection and extent of
Nasyakaram/ Nasal Medication: Apply 3-5 drops of exercise should be done in diseases like cough ,
Sesame oil / Ghee or medicated oil via Anu Taila tuberculosis , heart diseases etc.
into each nostril in the morning regularly.
Kshaur Karma ( Cutting of nails): Shaving , cutting
Benefits : It keeps eyes , ears , nose , head , nail and hair , etc should be done regularly i.e.
shoulder healthy , prevents wrinkles , baldness and maximum once in 5 days . It imparts lightness to
early greying of hair. It also alleviates diseases like the body and makes one cheerful.
headache , paralysis, sinusitis, mental disorder,
spondylitis and skin complaints and increase the Udvartana ( Massage of Herbal Powder): Massage
strength of teeth. of herbal powder over the body after exercise in the
opposition direction of hair root .
Containdicaton: It should not be applied in toxic
conditions , indigestion, respiratory diseases and Benefits : It reduces fat , cleanses the skin and
after child birth. imparts firmness to the limbs , improves
complexion and cures itches and eruptions.
Gandush (Gargling)(Oral Cleansing Technique):
Fill the oral cavity completely with lukewarm water
DOI: 10.35629/7781-080332963299 | Impact Factor value 7.429 | ISO 9001: 2008 Certified Journal Page 3297
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications
Volume 8, Issue 3 May-June 2023, pp: 3296-3299 www.ijprajournal.com ISSN: 2249-7781
DOI: 10.35629/7781-080332963299 | Impact Factor value 7.429 | ISO 9001: 2008 Certified Journal Page 3298
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications
Volume 8, Issue 3 May-June 2023, pp: 3296-3299 www.ijprajournal.com ISSN: 2249-7781
DOI: 10.35629/7781-080332963299 | Impact Factor value 7.429 | ISO 9001: 2008 Certified Journal Page 3299