Svedana is a form of Ayurvedic medicine that involves steam therapy, usually by sitting or laying inside a tent or box, laying out in the sun or by fomentation. the intention is to detoxify the body of toxins through sweating. Svedana can be done as part of the steps of panchakarma, especially in the first stage: Purva Karma (pre-treatment), or as its own therapy. It is usually administered following Ayurvedic oil-massage (abhyangha

Abhyangha

Abyangha is a form of Ayurvedic medicine that involves massage of the body with large amounts of warm oil. The oil is often pre-medicated with herbs for specific conditions. Abhyangha can be done as part of the steps of panchakarma therapy, especially in the first stage: Purva Karma , or as its...

). An herbal combination may be added to the steam for added effect.

Nadi Svedana

Nadi svedana is a steam treatment given to a localized area of the body. It reduces vata

Vata

Vata may refer to:*Vāta, another name for Vāyu*A particular Zoroastrian divinity, one half of the pair Vata-Vayu*Vata , one of the three dosha in Ayurveda, ancient Hindu science of health and medicine* Vata, Sanskrit word for the Banyan tree....

 and kapha and is used to treat various musculoskeletal disorders.