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==Functions of sweda==

==Functions of sweda==

Sweda controls body temperature by way of expelling excess water and toxins, cools the body, moistens skin & hair and carries excess fat from the body and purification of the blood. Maintaining moisture (kledavidhruti) is the main function. [A.Hr.Sutra Sthana 11/4]<ref name=Hridaya/> Proper functioning of hair follicles (kesha vidhruti or roma-avlambana) is added. [Arunadatta on A.Hr.Sutra Sthana 11/4)<ref name=Hridaya/>. Moistness of skin ([[kleda]] or kledana) and softness of skin (twak saukumarya) are the main functions of sweda. [Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana 15/4]<ref name=Susruta/>

Sweda controls body temperature by way of expelling excess water and toxins, cools the body, moistens skin & hair and carries excess fat from the body and purification of the blood. Maintaining moisture (kledavidhruti) is the main function. [A.Hr.Sutra Sthana 11/4]<ref name=Hridaya/> Proper functioning of hair follicles (kesha vidhruti or roma-avlambana) is added. [Arunadatta on A.Hr.Sutra Sthana 11/4]<ref name=Hridaya/>. Moistness of skin ([[kleda]] or kledana) and softness of skin (twak saukumarya) are the main functions of sweda. [Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana 15/4]<ref name=Susruta/>

*It keeps the skin and hair moist, delicate, smooth & maintain the integrity of skin.

*It keeps the skin and hair moist, delicate, smooth & maintain the integrity of skin.

*It helps to maintain water balance in the body.

*It helps to maintain water balance in the body.