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Abhyanga & Swedana

Medicated oil massage followed by herbal sweating therapies, on their own or as preparation for Panchakarma.

Sahibcure Ayurvedic · Chhatarpur, New Delhi · Updated October 2026

What are Abhyanga and Swedana?

Abhyanga is a full-body massage with warm medicated oil, chosen by the Vaidya for your constitution (Prakriti) and condition. It is a form of external Snehana (oleation). Swedana is a group of herbal sweating therapies that usually follow Abhyanga to loosen stiffness and help the oil work.

Types of Swedana at our hospital

  • Bashpa Sweda: herbal steam, with the head kept outside the steam box.
  • Patra Pinda Sweda: warm cloth boluses filled with medicinal leaves, pressed and massaged over the body or a painful area.
  • Potli (Pinda) Sweda: boluses of herbal powders or medicated rice, used for stiff joints and muscles.

Who is it usually advised for?

  • Muscle stiffness, body aches and joint pain
  • Arthritis and back or neck stiffness, together with Basti therapies
  • Fatigue and poor sleep
  • Preparation (Purvakarma) before Vamana, Virechana or Basti

How a session works

A session usually lasts 45 to 60 minutes: about 30 to 45 minutes of Abhyanga by trained therapists, followed by Swedana. You then rest and take a warm bath after the time the therapist advises. A course is commonly 7 to 14 days, as day-care.

When it may not be suitable

Swedana is avoided during fever, acute inflammation, bleeding disorders, pregnancy and immediately after meals, and is adjusted for people with high blood pressure or heart disease.

Book Abhyanga & Swedana in Chhatarpur, Delhi

Every treatment starts with a consultation with our Vaidya at Sahib A Multi Speciality Ayurvedic Hospital (Sahibcure), Varun Farm Gate No. 2, Gaushala Road, Maidan Garhi, Satbari, Chhatarpur, New Delhi 110068, opposite South Asian University. We are NABH accredited, have a 10-bed inpatient facility and are open daily until 12 midnight. Book a consultation, call +91 98100 45438 or get directions.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Your treatment is decided by the Vaidya after examining you. Don't stop any prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor.

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FAQ

Abhyanga & Swedana: Common Questions

Is Abhyanga the same as a spa massage?
No. Abhyanga uses medicated oils prescribed by a Vaidya for your condition, and is part of a treatment plan rather than a beauty or spa service.
Can I combine Abhyanga with other therapies?
Yes. It is often combined with Shirodhara, Kati or Janu Basti, or used as preparation for Panchakarma.
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