Question

According to Sushruta, Specific clinical application of different type of Svedana on the basis of underlying 'Dosha':

• (A) Tapa Svedana – Shleshmaghna
• (B) Ushma Svedana – Pittaghna
• (C) Upanaha Svedana – Vataghna
• (D) Drava Svedana – for Pitta Sansrishta Vata
• (E) Niragni Svedana – for Pitta Sansrishta Kapha

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. (A), (B), (C), (E) Only
• B. (A), (C), (E) Only
• C. (A), (C), (D) Only
• D. (C), (D), (B) Only

Hint:

Svedana (sudation therapy) is a therapeutic technique used in Ayurveda based on the principle of balancing the Doshas. The type of Svedana is chosen depending on the predominant Dosha involved.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

According to Sushruta, different types of Svedana are indicated based on the Dosha. Here is the correct clinical application:
- Tapa Svedana is used for Shleshmaghna (to pacify Kapha).
- Upanaha Svedana is used for Vataghna (to pacify Vata).
- Drava Svedana is used for Pitta Sansrishta Vata (to pacify Pitta and Vata in combination). Thus, the correct combination is (A), (C), (D) Only. Therefore, the correct answer is (3).