Charak Samhita – Sutrasthana – Chapter 14 (Swedadhyaya) Abstract This chapter discusses the technique known as sudation (Swedana, or therapeutic sweating), which is typically used following oleation therapy. The process of swedana (sudation) involves making someone sweat for therapeutic purposes. It is regarded as a crucial precursor for Panchakarma, a five-procedure purifying therapy in Ayurveda. Swedana is contraindicated in pitta diseases and is used to eliminate elevated vata and kapha dosha. Physical stamina, the seriousness of the dosha, the season,