This is one kind of rooksha (dry) swedam in which horse gram is powdered, held inside a small linen cloth; it is made to be warm and massaged over the body by two masseurs.
Duration: 45 minutes per session; typically 7–14 days as part of a treatment protocol
Key Benefits
- Reduces joint inflammation and stiffness through targeted dry heat (rooksha swedana)
- Draws out excess Kapha and Vata from tissues, relieving pain and heaviness
- Relieves low back ache and rheumatic pain without oil — ideal when oily therapies are contraindicated
- Improves mobility and range of motion in stiff, swollen joints
- Horse gram (kulatha) has natural anti-inflammatory properties that act directly on affected tissue
- Effective for conditions where excess fluid or moisture in joints aggravates pain
Indications
- Rheumatic conditions
- Low back ache
- Inflammation of joints
- Stiff joints
- General pain
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