This is advised in febrile conditions. Siddha believes that fevers are caused because of disturbances in the digestive sheath. While some schools advise complete fasting, some Siddhars advocate a light or liquid diet. Pregnant women, people with other ailments, children, and the aged are advised against this form of therapy. Steam Therapy Steam therapy is used in case of localised oedema.
Steam removes the excess fluid in the body.
Sometimes herbs or a red hot metal are added to boiling water. Turmeric powder and nochi leaves are the commonly used herbs. For sinusitis , lemon seeds and turmeric are used for steam inhalation. For body ache salt, Carum copticum, asafoetida and Piper longum are added to boiling water. For diseases of the neck and head, an oil massage and bath are recommended.