Udhwarthanam Ayurvedic treatment: Benefits of using Udwarthanam treatment

Table of Contents:

1. Benefits of using Udwarthanam treatments
2. Types of Udwarthanam Treatments
3. The procedure of Udwarthanam Treatment
4. Conclusion
5. FAQs
   

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Udwarthanam is a special kind of therapeutic massage done upwardly with the help of Ayurvedic medicated herbal oils and dry herbal powders all over the body. Udwarthanam treatment helps in maintaining blood circulation and improves skin texture, exfoliating dead skin cells and the body.

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Udhwarthanam treatment offers various therapeutic benefits such as helping in treating Lymphatic congestion, arthritis, skin disorders, and insomnia. Udwarthanam treatment is performed opposite traditional massage methods such as ‘Abhyanga’- the method in which massage is done in a downward direction. Udhwartham treatment also helps in weight loss. To attain its multiple benefits you should try Udwarthanam treatments.

Benefits of using Udwarthanam treatments:

There are several benefits of using Udwarthanam treatment as per Ayurveda. Some of them are mentioned below:

1. Medasaha Pravilaapanam:

Udwarthanam helps in managing weight. This upward massage technique helps break down fats in the tissue and improves metabolism, which helps reduce weight and fat and tone the body.

2. Tandra,Kandu, and Mala Haram:

Udwarthanam helps in removing drowsiness and itching from the skin. It exfoliates dead cells, sweat, and dirt, leaving the skin soft, radiant, bright, fresh, and glamorous.

3. Sira Mukha Viviktatvam:

Udwarthanam is highly beneficial in improving blood vessels and blocked channels. It enhances the transport systems in the body, such as flushing out toxins, and makes it clean from the inside, offering free circulation of essential nutrients and vitamins.

4. Stress Relief and Enlightenment: Indications:

Udwarthanam not only offers physical health benefits but also aids in the inner healing process. It calms the mind and helps you become emotionally stable to counter stress.

5. Helps in treating diseases:

Udwarthanam helps with various health conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and PCOS.

Not only this, but Udwarthanam also offers various health benefits and does not cause side effects.

Types of Udwarthanam Treatments:

There are mainly two types of Udwarthanam treatments used:

1. Rooksha or Udgharshana(Dry):

Under this type of Udwarthanam therapy, they use dry herbal powders and are also known as Udgharshana. In this method, no oil is used for the massage. It involves a completely dry massage where herbal powders are directly rubbed over the body in an upward direction. It helps in exfoliating the skin, managing excess fat in the body, removing sweat, and improving metabolism. It is mainly used for oily (Kapha) body types.

2. Snigdha or Utsadana(Oily):

Under this type of Udwarthanam therapy, the use of herbal powders with oils or ghee is also known as Utsadana. Snigdh means sneha, which refers to fats like medicated ghee or oil. This treatment helps in improving muscle health, and skin tone, and provides deep hydration by enhancing blood circulation. It is mainly used for dry (Vata) body types.

The procedure of Udwarthanam Treatment:

The Udwarthanam treatment begins with the recommendation of an Ayurvedic practitioner, who will determine whether to use ‘Snigdha’ or ‘Rooksha’ and then suggest the right herbs according to your body type and specific health problems.

Udwarthanam treatment starts with the preparation of herbal powders and pastes. These are then applied all over your body on both sides in upward directions. After this, the patient's body is wiped with a clean and soft cloth. Then after an hour, it is recommended to take a bath with warm water.

Conclusion:

Udwarthana is a very effective and natural Ayurvedic treatment that offers various health and beauty benefits. It is performed according to your body type. For example, if you have a dry body type, the ‘Snigdha’ method is used and if you have an oily body type, the ‘Rooksha’ method is used. Udwarthanam treatment helps in managing weight, improves skin quality, provides deep hydration and nourishment to the skin, calms your overall body, and improves blood circulation and metabolism. Udwarthanam treatment is a healthy way to detoxify your body without any side effects.