Udvartana

References in Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan

Udvartana –(powder – massage) उ वतनं कफहरं मेदस: वलायनम ् । ि थर करणं अ गानां वक् सादकरं परम ् ॥ udvartanaṃ kaphaharaṃ medasa: pravilāyanam | sthirīkaraṇaṃ aṅgānāṃ tvak prasādakaraṃ param || Udvartana is using powder for massage.
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Dinacharya Daily Routine

Udvartana also brings in stability to body organs, improves strength and skin complexion.
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Dinacharya Daily Routine

Abhyanga – oil massage Udvartana – powder massage Snana – herbal bath Niruha Basti –enema treatment Snehabasti – oil / ghee enema treatment All these help to restore health of the debilitated.
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Roganutpadaniya

Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Dinacharya Daily Routine; Roganutpadaniya

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