Correspondence Address:
Vd. Jasminbegam Bashirahmad Momin- PG Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Govt. Ayurved College, Nanded, Maharashtra, India. Email id – jasminmomin791992@gmail.com Contact no. 7709691550
Date of Acceptance: 2020-08-06
Date of Publication:2020-09-02
Article-ID:IJIM_24_09_20 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: NIL
Conflict of Interest: NIL
How To Cite This Article: Momin Jasminbegam, et al. Exploration of the concept of Udvartana – a review from brihattrayi Int. J Ind. Med. 2020;1(5):178-190
Udvartana is one of the most important Upakrama to be followed in Dinacharya mentioned by all the three Brihattrayis. It is primarily used as a Bahya Chikitsa in the management of various disorders including Sthaulya. It is nothing but gentle rubbing of Churnas over the body with gentle pressure. It has lots of benefits like alleviation of Kapha Dosha, attainment of stability of body as well as improvement in the skin texture and its health. The gentle massage in the form of Udvartana also execute feeling of relaxation and calmness also. Hence this therapy is becoming popular day by day all over the world. This review article aims to explore the concept of Udvartana with its scientific approach in accordance with its type, methodology, indications and properties and importance.
Keywords: Udvartana, Udgharshana, Utsadana, gentle rubbing, Twaka Prasadana
