Valuka sweda is an effective holistic treatment in Ayurveda and a part of rooksha sweda therapy. It is a kind of fomentation that stimulates nerve endings, relaxes muscles, and relieves pain.
Valuka – sand
Sweda – sweat
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 in a hot pan.
Sand should be clear, not too fine nor too big. Heated sand is used to make painful body parts sweat. This process is called dry fomentation.
Valuka Sweda is can be performed on a specific part of the body or the Whole body itself.