A study to assess the efficacy of sheetali pranayama on swed pravruti in degree college students having different sharir prakruti

Summary:

The fundamental concept of human physiology in Ayurveda revolves around the concept of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. These three have been considered as root for the sustainance and homeostasis of the body.Dosha are the biological entity governing and regulating all the physiological functions of the body, Dhatu are the major tissues of the body while Mala refers to the excretory products of the digestion and metabolism. All the vitiated Dosha, Dhatu

are said to be Mala and considered as the primary causative factor of all diseases.All these Mala can be classified into two types i.e. Aahara Mala and Dhatu Mala.Aahara Mala are Mutra (urine),Purisha (faeces) and Sweda (sweat) while Dhatu Mala are Kapha, Pitta, Khamala, Sweda,Keshaloma, Sneha of eyes and skin for Rasadi Dhatu respectively. Sweda is carried away via Swedavaha Srotas, plays an important role in excretion of waste metabolites produced during digestion and metabolism and temperature regulation along with Pitta. But excessive sweating gives rise to bad odour of the skin and itching. Hyperhydrosis causes excess moisture over skin leading to bacterial and fungal infection resulting in itching. Besides this, burning sensation in the body, aggravation of Pitta, fainting (Murchha), heaviness of the body, pain in joints,Visphota (blisters), Bhrama (giddiness), Klama (tiredness), vomiting, Trishna (thirst), Rakta Dushti Lakshana (features of vitiated blood ) etc. are the features of excessive sweating.These characteristics are same as in dehydrated state of body due to excess water and mineral loss owing to excessive sweating. Also they experience substantial impairments in terms of the social and professional environments because of increased sweat production. Two pranayamas i.e. Sheetali and Sitkari pranayama have been described by ancient yoga texts as having the potential to give a cooling effect on the body and also to reduce thirst sensation. This pranayama is especially important during the summer months when many people feel restless due to the intense heat. It removes the hot air from our body and enters the cold air in, due to which heat is released from our body and the whole body becomes cold.

This research study aims to investigate the efficacy of Sheetali Pranayama specifically on sweda pravruti in college-going students. Furthermore, it seeks to explore the influence of different Prakruti, which refers to an individual’s unique mind-body constitution according to Ayurveda.The growing interest in holistic approaches to sweat management necessitates the investigation of Sheetali Pranayama's efficacy on sweda pravruti in college students. By considering different Prakruti and conducting a scientific study, we can contribute to the existing body of knowledge on natural interventions for sweat management and promote the well-being of college students.