Application of the heat and there by inducing perspiration by using heated pack of sand is known as Valuka Sweda. The procedure somewhat simulates shashtikashali panda sveda. Here in Valuka Sweda body part is subjected to sudation procedure without prior application of oil, and is the unique feature of this treatment. For the same reason in diseased conditions where snehana is contraindicated, svedana is best done by this procedure.
