# Sitz Bath Therapeutic Immersion Tub

> Sitz Bath Therapeutic Immersion Tub (Sanskrit: Avagaha Yantra / Avagaha Droni) is an instrument used in panchakarma equipment. A tub or trough (Droni) carved from a single piece of wood (traditionally Neem or other medicinal wood) in which the patient sits immersed in warm medicated decoctions or oils.

## Key facts

- **Sanskrit name:** Avagaha Yantra / Avagaha Droni
- **Ayurvedic category:** Panchakarma Equipment

A tub or trough (Droni) carved from a single piece of wood (traditionally [Neem](/herb/neem/) or other medicinal wood) in which the patient sits immersed in warm medicated decoctions or oils.

## Where is it described in the classical texts?

Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana Chapter 14 (under Avagaha Sweda); Sushruta Samhita describes Droni as part of Snehana-Swedana procedures.

## How is it used traditionally?

Pelvic disorders, hemorrhoids (Arsha), fistula-in-ano (Bhagandara), urinary disorders, gynecological conditions, and as Avagaha Sweda (immersion-type sudation).

## Traditional materials

- [Neem](/herb/neem/) wood ([Nimba](/herb/nimba/) Daru)
- Teak wood
- Copper-lined wooden tub

## Modern variants

- Fiberglass Droni tubs
- Stainless steel therapeutic tubs
- Jacuzzi-style Avagaha tubs with temperature control

## Regulatory status

- **India Cdsco:** Not separately classified as a medical device.
- **Us Fda:** Sitz baths are Class I medical devices (Product Code FMC), 510(k) exempt.
- **Eu Mdr:** Class I medical device if therapeutic claims are made.

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