Udvartana (Udwarthanam) – Ayurvedic Powder Massage @Ayurvaidya healthcare

 

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Udvartana (Udwarthanam) – Ayurvedic Powder Massage

 

Udwartanamgaatar mardanam|

Udhvartnamkaphaharammedasah pravilayanam

Use of powder made of herbs in body massage is called Udvartana (ayurvedic powder massage & spelled as Udwarthanam and Udvarthanam). The word “Udvartana” refers to elevation and upward strokes during massage. Especially, the rubbing during massage goes in opposite direction as compared to conventional massage.(Prathiloma gathi)

 

The main benefit of the Udvartana is

·         to remove toxins through the skin.

·         for reducing excess cellulite and

·         for reducing fat accumulated under the skin.

·         It also tones the skin and provides strength to the body.

Other benefits include improvement in skin complexion, skin exfoliation, stress relief and relaxation.

 

Any cellulite deposition like this ayurveda udwarthana is the solution

UDVARTANA TYPES

According to action of the powder massage, it is a mainly two types:

  1. SNIGADH or SNEHA (Unctuous or Oily)
  2. RUKSHA (Dry)

Snigadh Udvartana/Utsaadhana

Snigadh Udvartana is powder massage done with herbal paste prepared mixing herbs’ powder with medicated oils. This herbal paste is rubbed over the skin. This type of Udvartana helps improving skin texture, complexion, glow and tone. The main purpose of Snigadh Udvartana is to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin and to prevent skin diseases. SnigdhaUdvarthana is  specially indicated is krusha person

According to Charaka Samhita, Snigadh Udvartana is useful in weak people. It also includes people with sensitive skin who cannot tolerate rubbing of the dry herbal powders.

Ruksha Udvartana

In Ruksha Udvartana, dry powders of herbs are used for rubbing. Herbal ingredients are rough and dry in nature and used to reduce excess KAPHA. Ruksha Udvartana is beneficial for reducing excess cellulite and fat under the skin. It is also beneficial for diabetic people with insulin resistance. According to Charaka Samhita, Ruksha Udvartana is useful in obese people.

Udgharshana

Udgharshana and Ruksha Udvartana is a same thing. However, Sushruta Samhita has specially described the ingredients of Udgharshana, which includes brick powder, Reetha (Soap nut) powder etc. 

 

Udwarthana is done with tri[hala powder , kolakullathadhi choorma etc Udvarthanachoorna is used till it becomes dark brown or black colour then it should be  discarded & fresh churna should be taken for

procedure

Duration of udwarthan can be taken similar to abhyanaga i.e pancha muhurtha. (1 muhurtha is approximately 48minutes & 5 muhurtha is 240 minutes)

THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS OF UDVARTHANAM

  1. Obesity – highly beneficial for fat reduction
  2. Abdominal Obesity
  3. Overweight
  4. Preventing loosening of skin under weight loss program
  5. Removing dead cells from the skin and increasing glow of the skin

BENEFITS OF UDWARTHANAM

Reduces Abdominal Fat Accumulation and loose skin on arms, thighs or buttocks

Body Stiffness

Increases Skin Glow by Exfoliating  the skin

Help to improve skin glow and complexion.

Improves Blood Circulation

Revitalizes the Touch Sense

Stress Reduction & Rejuvenation

Removes Toxins

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Ayurvedic powder massage is contraindicated in following conditions:

  1. Dry skin (Ruksha Udvartana is contraindicated)
  2. Wounds, cuts and burns
  3. Eczema
  4. Psoriasis
  5. Pregnancy
  6. Children under age 10

 




Dr Akarshini A M  Ayurvaidya healthcare vijaynagar bangalore 9900398598

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