Udvartana in ayurveda is also called as powdered massage. Udvartana is very popular therapy of Ayurveda.
In Udvartana, dry medicinal powders are rubbed, massaged over the body parts. In udvartan Kol- kulthadi churn, Trifala churn generally used. Deep pressurized massage in the opposite direction of hairs with the help of these powders is done.
Udvartana in ayurveda is mainly of two types- 1. Ruksha Udvartana 2. Snigdha Udvartana
Ruksha Udvartana is done only by dry fine powders. Snigdh Udvartana is done by oil and dry powder. Ruksha udvartana is used to reduce fat & Cholesterol. Also useful in some skin disease. Snigdha Udvartana is used for Vata aliments.
Udvartana procedure takes 60 minutes after that 20 to 30 minutes of steam is given. Udvartana is recommended for 14 days.