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3.Patrapotali sweda
3.1 What is Patrapotali sweda
Patra means leaf and potali means linen bundle.It is a kind of sudation therapy using herbal leaves.It is one of the major sweda(sudation)procedure practices in Kerala.
3.2 What is Patrapotali sweda procedure
The leaves of Arka(calotropis gigantea),Karanja(pongamia glabra),Dhatura(Datura metel)are chopped and mixed with grated coconut,rock salt.The proportion of the ingradients varies according to the symptoms of the disease.The mixtre is warmed in a pan smeared with coconut oil and then tied up in 4 linen bundles to be used for the foamentation. The patiet is made to lie on his back,on the treatment table.oil is applied on his head and the body and mild massage is given.The potali's are warmed by dipping in the medicated oil on a gentle fire and applied in 7 postures.It is to be done for 5-10 minutes in each posture.after the treatment,the patient is advised to take rest for few minutes and hot water bath is given after the rest. Duration of the treatment is 45minutes.
3.3 What are the indications
Joint disorders,Neurological disorders.
