Dhanyamladhara is a type of Sweda (Sudation) therapy. This comes under Parisheka sweda. Pouring of hot kashayam/thailam/ghrutham/kanji etc liquid over the body from a specific height is known as Parisheka sweda.
Dhanyamladhara is made of 3 word –
Dhanya means cereals, Amla means sour &Dhara means stream pouring or showering.

Ingredients-

Tandula – Rice
Pruthuka – Rice flakes
Kulatha – Horse gram
Laja – Puffed rice
Kangubeeja – Little millet
Kodrava – Koda millet
Nagara – Dry ginger
Nimbuka – Lemon
Jala – Water

Preparation-

These cereals are mixed and tied in a cotton bag or in separate bags and lemon in another bag in a big vessel and water is added in a proportion. This is heated continuously for 7 days in a medium fire and once fermented then it’s used for treatment.

Indications-

• Inflammatory diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Ankolyzing spondylitis
• Obesity
• Neuromuscular & Musculoskeletal diseases

Benefits-

• Relives pain, stiffness and swelling
• Provides strength to the tissues
• Rejuvenates the body
• Improves blood circulation
• Brings lightness to the body

Dr Sreelakshmi Vijay,B.A.M.S

Centre Head-Sainikpuri
Travancore Ayurveda