A Review on the Ksheerdhooma – a Unique Modality of Panchakarma

Abstract

ksheerdhooma is a sort of Swedana that falls under the umbrella of Nadi Sweda and Bashpa Swedana. A decoction of herbal medicines and cow's milk is blended and heated in this therapy. Steam vapours arise from the tube and are applied to the afflicted area of the patient's body or the entire body. It is commonly used to treat Jatrurdhwagata Vata Vyadhi. Swedana is also known as dhuma because steam is breathed via a gaping mouth. However, the process is similar to Swedana's. It can be classified as bashpa sweda, in which the face is fomented by vapours of the decoction. Ksheera dhuma with milk decoction vapours causes the body part to sweat, which opens the pores. This aids in the relief of inflammation and stiffness in the afflicted areas. This stimulates nerve endings and opens micro channels beneath the skin. Ksheera Dhooma is a Snigdha variant of Nadi Sweda, and its mode of action is determined by the drug used for therapy as well as procedural effects. Ksheerdhooma is an important swedana procedure, thus in this publication, we strive to establish a standard operative process and determine the efficacy of ksheerdhooma.