It is a Rooksha type of Sweda and is applied without Oleation or Abhyanga
Valuka means sand and in this particular procedure, sand is taken in a cloth and made into bolus(Pinda) and Swedana is done with this bolus by heating it with Hot Kanji(According to Bhaishajya Ratnavalikara).
After heating – It should be applied over Patients body, in such a way that the Bolus is made to have sudden contact over each adjacent part of the body for a fraction of seconds, so that ample heat is transferred to patients body
Indications:- Sama Roga’s, Amavata(Rheumatoid Arthritis), Urusthambha(Stiffness of Thighs), Medo Roga, Granthi(Glandular abnormalities), Kapha – Medavrita Vata
Characterestic Features of Sand that should be taken:-
It should be free from thorn, Clear, Not Too Fine Nor too big
Preparation of Potali(Bolus):-
Sand with the above said qualities are taken and should be equally put into two piece of Cloths respectively and they are tied individually into a bolus.
Procedure:-
Since it is a Rooksha type of Sweda given in Sama conditions, Patient need not be given Abhyanga or Massage.
The Bolus or Potali is kept in a pan with sufficient quantity of Kanji and is Heated(As Recommended by Bhaishajya Ratnakara, one can heat sand even without dipping it in hot Kanji)
The Therapist should be careful regarding the temperature of Potali or Bolus, Inorder to check hotness of the bolus – he can touch the bolus with the back side of his palm.
After feeling that the temperature of the bolus is suitable, the therapist can use it over patient’s afflicted body parts.
The application of the bolus to the body is in such a manner that the Bolus is made to have a contact with body part by placing it for a fraction of seconds and then it should be placed to the adjacent area.
One can even give a Kneading movement with the Bolus.
It should be remembered that if bolus is kept for more time on the body, patient may not be able to withstand the heat.
When therapist feels that the temperature has reduced, he should re – heat it by keeping it on the Pan.
It should be performed for 20 – 30 mins.
After finishing the procedure, Patient’s head should be applied with Rasnadi Choorna and Patient is advised to take a warm water Bath.