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| − | Udwartana literally means “rubbing or kneading”. Conventional rubbing of body with medicated | + | Udwartana literally means “rubbing or kneading”. Conventional rubbing of body with medicated powders is called as udwartana. This is in some way similar to the body scrub therapy. Udwartana is believed to be therapeutic as well as health promoting therapy in Ayurveda. It is included under the daily regime or Dinacharya described in Ayurveda and known to promote the health of skin. |
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| + | == Definition == | ||
| + | Udwartanam is essentially defined as the therapeutic procedure of rubbing or kneading the body. <blockquote>उद्वर्तनं गात्रमर्दनम्| (Dalhana, Sush. Samh. 24.51)<ref name=":0">Sushruta Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 24 Sutram 51-54)</ref></blockquote>This kneading or rubbing of body is not done bear handed but with the help of herbal powders or a paste of herbs. | ||
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| + | == Udwartanam in Daily routine == | ||
| + | Udwartanam therapy is described in various Ayurveda treatises under the section of [[Dinacharya (दिनचर्या)|dinacharya]] i.e. daily regimen. It is placed after the [[Abhyanga (अभ्यङ्गम् )|Abhyangam (theraputic oil massage)]] and [[Vyayama (व्यायामम्)|vyayama]] and before snanam (Bath). It is to be practiced as a daily skincare regimen. | ||
== Role of Udwartanam == | == Role of Udwartanam == | ||
| − | उद्वर्तनं वातहरं कफमेदोविलापनम् ||५१|| स्थिरीकरणमङ्गानां त्वक्प्रसादकरं परम् |५२| (sush. chik.24. 51-52) | + | Udwartanam is not only beneficial for skin but also to reduce excess fatty tissue and balance kapha and vata doshas. Acharya Sushruta has narrated the effect of udwartana and its types in depth. <blockquote>उद्वर्तनं वातहरं कफमेदोविलापनम् ||५१|| स्थिरीकरणमङ्गानां त्वक्प्रसादकरं परम् |५२| (sush. chik.24. 51-52)<ref name=":0" /> |
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| + | Meaning: Udwartanam removes excessive kapha dosha, vata dosha and meda dhatu (by liquifying those). It helps in stabilizing the body parts and enhance the skin tone & texture. </blockquote> | ||
== TYPES == | == TYPES == | ||
| − | Udwartana is classified in two types | + | Udwartana is classified in two types based on the ingredients used in it. It mainly relies on the inclusion of unctuous substance like oil or milk in the herbal powder mixture used as scrub. The 2 types are <ref name=":0" /> |
| − | Udgharshana and Utsadana | + | # Udgharshana and |
| + | # Utsadana | ||
=== Udgharshana === | === Udgharshana === | ||
| − | Rubbing the body with medicated churnas(powder) without mixing it with any liquid like oil, water | + | Rubbing the body with medicated churnas (herbal powder) without mixing it with any unctuous liquid like oil, milk or even water is udgharshana. Udgharshana cures and prevents various vata dosha related disorders, reduces itching and few skin related disorders. Powders of brick and sop nut were used traditionally to perform this type of udwartanam. |
=== Utsadana === | === Utsadana === | ||
| − | Utsadana is rubbing or massaging body with medicated churnas(powders) with oil or ghee or any liquid in the form of | + | Utsadana is rubbing or massaging body with medicated churnas (powders) with oil or ghee or any liquid in the form of paste. It brings about lustre, radiance. |
== PROCEDURE == | == PROCEDURE == | ||
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=== The right time for Udwartanam === | === The right time for Udwartanam === | ||
| − | Udwartana being a part of dinacharya(daily regimen) is to be done before snana(bath). | + | Udwartana being a part of dinacharya (daily regimen) is to be done daily, after oil massage and exercise but before snana (bath). It can be considered as the daily morning body-care regime. |
=== Prerequisites === | === Prerequisites === | ||
| − | + | Before udwartana bowel and bladder must be empty or cleared. Udwartana works best after abhyanga and vyayama is done. The increased blood flow and circulation in the periphery due to massage and exercise must be helpful for proper absorption of herbs used during udwartana. | |
| − | === Post | + | === Post Udwartanam === |
| − | After the procedure a minimum of 15 min rest is essential for the churna(powder) to get absorbed. | + | After the procedure a minimum of 15 min rest is essential for the churna (powder) to get absorbed. |
After rest, warm water bath is recommended. | After rest, warm water bath is recommended. | ||
== ADVANTAGES OF UDWARTANA == | == ADVANTAGES OF UDWARTANA == | ||
| − | + | There are various health benefits of udwartana therapy which are valuable in the health and wellness segments. These are listed below, | |
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| − | Udwartana | + | # Udwartana helps in cleansing the skin pores, improving the circulation and promoting nourishment of skin. |
| + | # It helps in increasing the agni of twak (absorption capacity and glow) | ||
| + | # Body rubbing with oily herbal pastes enhance the lusture of the skin by giving it flowless, clean, younger looking complexion. | ||
| + | # Udwartana of dry nature is specifically helpful in the treatment of various skin disorders which lead to development of itching, hives, redness etc. | ||
| + | # It removes excess of oiliness, dirt, sweat and faul smell from the skin. | ||
| + | # Udwartana is being successfully used by Ayurveda [[Vaidya (वैद्यः)|vaidyas]] in the weight loss therapies. | ||
| + | # Traditionally, in Bharatiya festival of diwali, powder with aromatic fragrances are used as one of the rituals of abhyanaga snanam. This fragrant herbal powder is popularly know as '''''Ubtana. Udwartana described in Ayurved ais the basic concept behinf this ritual.''''' | ||
| + | == References == | ||
[[Category:Ayurveda]] | [[Category:Ayurveda]] | ||
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Udwartana literally means “rubbing or kneading”. Conventional rubbing of body with medicated powders is called as udwartana. This is in some way similar to the body scrub therapy. Udwartana is believed to be therapeutic as well as health promoting therapy in Ayurveda. It is included under the daily regime or Dinacharya described in Ayurveda and known to promote the health of skin.
Definition
Udwartanam is essentially defined as the therapeutic procedure of rubbing or kneading the body.
उद्वर्तनं गात्रमर्दनम्| (Dalhana, Sush. Samh. 24.51)[1]
This kneading or rubbing of body is not done bear handed but with the help of herbal powders or a paste of herbs.
Udwartanam in Daily routine
Udwartanam therapy is described in various Ayurveda treatises under the section of dinacharya i.e. daily regimen. It is placed after the Abhyangam (theraputic oil massage) and vyayama and before snanam (Bath). It is to be practiced as a daily skincare regimen.
Role of Udwartanam
Udwartanam is not only beneficial for skin but also to reduce excess fatty tissue and balance kapha and vata doshas. Acharya Sushruta has narrated the effect of udwartana and its types in depth.
उद्वर्तनं वातहरं कफमेदोविलापनम् ||५१|| स्थिरीकरणमङ्गानां त्वक्प्रसादकरं परम् |५२| (sush. chik.24. 51-52)[1] Meaning: Udwartanam removes excessive kapha dosha, vata dosha and meda dhatu (by liquifying those). It helps in stabilizing the body parts and enhance the skin tone & texture.
TYPES
Udwartana is classified in two types based on the ingredients used in it. It mainly relies on the inclusion of unctuous substance like oil or milk in the herbal powder mixture used as scrub. The 2 types are [1]
- Udgharshana and
- Utsadana
Udgharshana
Rubbing the body with medicated churnas (herbal powder) without mixing it with any unctuous liquid like oil, milk or even water is udgharshana. Udgharshana cures and prevents various vata dosha related disorders, reduces itching and few skin related disorders. Powders of brick and sop nut were used traditionally to perform this type of udwartanam.
Utsadana
Utsadana is rubbing or massaging body with medicated churnas (powders) with oil or ghee or any liquid in the form of paste. It brings about lustre, radiance.
PROCEDURE
Depending upon the type of udwartanam, either dry herbal powders (one or more in mixture) or herbs mixed with unctuous liquids like oil or milk are rubbed on the body parts in a specific manner. This method is similar to scrubbing done in cosmetology and beauty treatments done in todays time. However, udwartanam is therapeutic body scrub which differs from normal scrubs in multiple aspects. The pre and post udwartana precautions in udwartanam are not essential in body scrubs. The time to perform this is also different.
The right time for Udwartanam
Udwartana being a part of dinacharya (daily regimen) is to be done daily, after oil massage and exercise but before snana (bath). It can be considered as the daily morning body-care regime.
Prerequisites
Before udwartana bowel and bladder must be empty or cleared. Udwartana works best after abhyanga and vyayama is done. The increased blood flow and circulation in the periphery due to massage and exercise must be helpful for proper absorption of herbs used during udwartana.
Post Udwartanam
After the procedure a minimum of 15 min rest is essential for the churna (powder) to get absorbed.
After rest, warm water bath is recommended.
ADVANTAGES OF UDWARTANA
There are various health benefits of udwartana therapy which are valuable in the health and wellness segments. These are listed below,
- Udwartana helps in cleansing the skin pores, improving the circulation and promoting nourishment of skin.
- It helps in increasing the agni of twak (absorption capacity and glow)
- Body rubbing with oily herbal pastes enhance the lusture of the skin by giving it flowless, clean, younger looking complexion.
- Udwartana of dry nature is specifically helpful in the treatment of various skin disorders which lead to development of itching, hives, redness etc.
- It removes excess of oiliness, dirt, sweat and faul smell from the skin.
- Udwartana is being successfully used by Ayurveda vaidyas in the weight loss therapies.
- Traditionally, in Bharatiya festival of diwali, powder with aromatic fragrances are used as one of the rituals of abhyanaga snanam. This fragrant herbal powder is popularly know as Ubtana. Udwartana described in Ayurved ais the basic concept behinf this ritual.