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Sudation that is neither too hot (and unbearable) nor too mild (and insufficient), administered with suitable drugs and applied as per the disease condition, season and the diseased person in specific, at the affected and the indicated body part, is indeed effective. [6]

Sudation that is neither too hot (and unbearable) nor too mild (and insufficient), administered with suitable drugs and applied as per the disease condition, season and the diseased person in specific, at the affected and the indicated body part, is indeed effective. [6]

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Strong fomentation is indicated in a physically strong patient with severe illness in an extreme cold climate. In a weak person, mild fomentation and in a moderately strong patient, moderate fomentation is preferred. In ''vatakapha, vata'' or ''kapha''-dominant, sudation technique is to be applied with the help of unctuous and dry agents, only unctuous agents or only dry agents respectively. [7-8]

Strong fomentation is indicated in a physically strong patient with severe illness in an extreme cold climate. In a weak person, mild fomentation and in a moderately strong patient, moderate fomentation is preferred. In ''vatakapha, vata'' or ''kapha''-dominant, sudation technique is to be applied with the help of unctuous and dry agents, only unctuous agents or only dry agents respectively. [7-8]

=== Mode of ''swedana'' as per site of ''dosha'' ===

=== Mode of ''swedana'' as per site of ''dosha'' ===

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When ''vata'' is located at the site of ''ama'' (''amashaya'' or stomach), sudation is administered with dry agents and when ''kapha'' is located in the site of ''pakva'' (''pakwashaya'',or colon) , sudation is initiated with unctuous agents. [9]

When ''vata'' is located at the site of ''ama'' (''amashaya'' or stomach), sudation is administered with dry agents and when ''kapha'' is located in the site of ''pakva'' (''pakwashaya'',or colon) , sudation is initiated with unctuous agents. [9]

=== Sensitive body parts for ''swedana'' ===

=== Sensitive body parts for ''swedana'' ===

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In the sensitive areas of testicles, precordium and eyes, sudation is not done or done very gently. Moderate sudation may be applied in the area of groins. In other parts of the body, sudation is done as desired. [10]

In the sensitive areas of testicles, precordium and eyes, sudation is not done or done very gently. Moderate sudation may be applied in the area of groins. In other parts of the body, sudation is done as desired. [10]

=== Pre-sudation care ===

=== Pre-sudation care ===

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Before starting sudation, eyes should be closed and covered with very clean cloth or bolus of wet wheat powder or petals of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) or white lotus (Nymphaea alba). [11]

Before starting sudation, eyes should be closed and covered with very clean cloth or bolus of wet wheat powder or petals of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) or white lotus (Nymphaea alba). [11]

=== Care during sudation therapy ===

=== Care during sudation therapy ===

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While sudation is being administered, the precordial region should be frequently touched with a string of cool pearls or cold vessels or wet lotuses or even with wet hands. [12]

While sudation is being administered, the precordial region should be frequently touched with a string of cool pearls or cold vessels or wet lotuses or even with wet hands. [12]

=== Indications for stopping sudation ===

=== Indications for stopping sudation ===