Steam Bath is a procedure which is used to induce sweating. Swedana Ayurvedic Steam Bath is generally done after snehana, before the administration of Pradhana Karma in panchakarma treatment. The therapy uses steam generated from medicated herbal decoctions to induce sweat or perspiration. The objective of the therapy is to dilute the channels of the body to detach the toxins out of the body. This therapy is ideal to establish a state of balance and also promote general health and well-being.
Tthe patient is made to lie down in the chamber where steam emanates from boiling herbal decoction. Eyes are to be protected and wrapped in a piece of cloth while doing sudation. Treatment should be continued until the forehead and abdomen sweat very well.