Internal Oleation – The body is made unctuous internally through d...
Internal Oleation – The body is made unctuous internally through drinking of medicated ghee (clarified butter). This helps to loosen and move the toxins towards the gastrointestinal tract. Medicated ghee consumed over 3-7 days with increasing dosage according to doctor’s prescription with restricted diet is called Achapanam. The intake of medicated ghee with the normal diet is called Vicharana.
Swedana (sudation or steam therapy).
Swedana is steam treatment. swedanais the process of inducing sweat with...
Swedana is steam treatment. swedanais the process of inducing sweat with the help of steam, generated from medicated herbal decoctions. Swedana is a procedure done to stimulate your sweat glands to increase perspiration and circulation. It alleviates vitiated vata and kapha dosha. It helps to reduce pain, stiffness, heaviness and coldness in your body.
Virechana (Purgation)
Virechana is the second procedure in the sequence of Panchakarma(Ayurveda Det...
Virechana is the second procedure in the sequence of Panchakarma(Ayurveda Detoxification Program), mainly aimed at reducing Pitta Dosha and toxic accumulation in the GI tract, liver and gallbladder. In simple words, Virechana is that procedure which expels out congestion and heat through the anal passage. This is the simplest method of Panchakarma and has the most easily observed effects. It is a safe procedure without side effects that can be easily be done at home with proper preparation and the right herbal formulas.
Basthi (Enema)
One of the main procedures of Panchakarma Chikitsa, Basti karma concentrates ...
One of the main procedures of Panchakarma Chikitsa, Basti karma concentrates on the elimination of the loosened vata dosha out through the rectum. The treatment involves the introduction of medicinal substances, such as, herbal oils and decoctions in a liquid medium, into the rectum of the person. This is because vata is predominantly located in the colon and bones. Herbal concoctions made of sesame oil are generally used for the purpose. Vata disorders can be effectively cured by Basti karma. Common cold, sexual disorders, constipation, distention, kidney, backache, pain in the neck region, vomiting and hyperacidity can also be cured by Basti karma.
Shirovasthi
The prescribed lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap which is fitted on ...
The prescribed lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap which is fitted on the patient’s head and held in place for 15 to 60 minutes per day, according to the patients conditions, for a period of 7 days. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, and other diseases of the head.
Urovasthi
The phrase Urovasthi is from Sanskrit where The word Uro stands for chest and...
The phrase Urovasthi is from Sanskrit where The word Uro stands for chest and vasthi stands for containing or retaining something. So this is a chest oil bath treatment. In this procedure, specially prepared warm medicated oil or ghee is placed on the chest for a specific time. The procedure is also called as Hrid vasthi where Hrid is heart. The heart is considered as one among the three major vital points (Marma) in the body by Ayurveda. It is described that, injury to the heart causes instant death. So it should be protected.
Kadeevasthi
Kadeevasthi is an Ayurveda treatment in which specially prepared warm medicat...
Kadeevasthi is an Ayurveda treatment in which specially prepared warm medicated oil is held for about 45 minutes within a boundary made of herbal paste over the lower back. This is a unique herbal treatment for spinal disorders, back pain, lumbar spondylosis, degenerative inter vertebral disc prolapse, sciatica, etc
Greeva Vasthi
This treatment involves warm herbal oil, which is prescribed by our doctors, ...
This treatment involves warm herbal oil, which is prescribed by our doctors, and a clean cloth bundle. The patient undergoing pizhichil is made to lie down in a wooden container, which is of the same size as that of the average human body. The bundle of cloth is dipped into the warm oil and then squeezed slowly. An experienced masseur kneads the bundle all over the patient’s body slowly so that the oil can spread equally with the same amount of heat, and then briskly. The treatment lasts for a period of 7 to 21 days, for about 45 to 60 minutes per day. The patient adopts a certain prescribed routine for these days, to obtain maximum benefit from the pizhichil treatment. The pizhichil treatment is very useful for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis, sexual weakness, nervous weakness, and nervous disorders etc.
Januvasti
Januvasti is one of the most effective and time-tested Ayurvedic treatme...
Januvasti is one of the most effective and time-tested Ayurvedic treatment for chronic knee pain, stiffness, inflammation and injury. The treatment involves retaining pain relieving, warm ayurvedic oils over the affected area for a duration of time using gram flour, followed by gentle massage or Abhyanga. The ayurvedic oils and medicines for the treatment will be selected based on the patient and the condition.
Dhanyamla Dhara
Dhanyamlam is a medicated liquid prepared by boiling rice, lemon, dry ginger,...
Dhanyamlam is a medicated liquid prepared by boiling rice, lemon, dry ginger, horse gram, and millets, and blending them in a piece of linen, which is immersed in a large water pot for 7 days continuously. The medical liquid is poured over the patient’s body continuously (dhara) for 45 minutes, with the help of two masseurs. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory conditions, muscular sprain, obesity, thyroidism, etc.
Ksheeradhara
This is a treatment in which lukewarm medicated milk is made to flow slowly a...
This is a treatment in which lukewarm medicated milk is made to flow slowly and consistently over the patient’s forehead for a particular duration, mostly over the glabella region or the whole body with a simultaneous soft massage. The benefits of Ksheeradhara are for proper blood circulation of the body and relaxation of the mind, as well as lubricating the joints, relieving pain, spasms, and stiffness of the muscles and joints.
Takra Dhara
The word thakra means buttermilk, and dhara (continuous flow) with medicated ...
The word thakra means buttermilk, and dhara (continuous flow) with medicated buttermilk is called as thakradhara. This ayurveda treatment method involves the continuous flow of medicated buttermilk to the centre of the forehead continuously for up to an hour. It is used to treat diseases like psoriasis, mental worries, insomnia, chronic headaches, migraines, etc.
Shirodhara
Sira' means head and 'Dhara' means a continues flow. This Ayurveda treatment ...
Sira' means head and 'Dhara' means a continues flow. This Ayurveda treatment involves the continuous flow of oil on the body of the patient. Sirodhara is a massage using herbal oils as well as some herbal concoctions like medicated buttermilk and milk, among others. Sirodhara is carried out using a pot having a yarn wick fitted into the hole at its base. This pot is hanged over a wooden stand and the patient concerned would be made to lie over a table. The liquid medication is then poured into the pot and the fluid is gradually trickled onto the patient’s head from a specific height. The treatment is carried out for about 40 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. It is very effective for people suffering with insomnia, loss of memory, headaches, migraine, mental tension, and certain skin diseases.
Kashaya Dhara
This treatment is a kind of sedation therapy using herbal decoction. This is ...
This treatment is a kind of sedation therapy using herbal decoction. This is a process by which the body is made to perspire by means of pouring warm decoction from special herbs with a special vessel from a certain height in rhythmic manner and is rubbed into the body. This method removes ‘ama’ or toxins from the tissues and promotes fat metabolism, removes tension from muscles and also alleviates pain and stiffness of the joints and muscles, Fibromyalgia etc.
Pizhichil (Sarvangadhara)
This treatment involves warm herbal oil, which is prescribed by our doctors, ...
This treatment involves warm herbal oil, which is prescribed by our doctors, and a clean cloth bundle. The patient undergoing pizhichil is made to lie down in a wooden container, which is of the same size as that of the average human body. The bundle of cloth is dipped into the warm oil and then squeezed slowly. An experienced masseur kneads the bundle all over the patient’s body slowly so that the oil can spread equally with the same amount of heat, and then briskly. The treatment lasts for a period of 7 to 21 days, for about 45 to 60 minutes per day. The patient adopts a certain prescribed routine for these days, to obtain maximum benefit from the pizhichil treatment. The pizhichil treatment is very useful for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis, sexual weakness, nervous weakness, and nervous disorders etc.
Local Dhara (Localized streaming of Oil)
Local dhara is a procedure in which medicated oil is poured in a steady strea...
Local dhara is a procedure in which medicated oil is poured in a steady stream over the afflicted part of the body. Effective in conditions like osteo-arthritis, spondylosis, and general body wear and tear. It also improves the suppleness of the joints, muscles and bones.
Pathrapotalasweda or Elakizhi
Pathrapotalasweda or Elakizhi is a treatment involving sudation using herbal ...
Pathrapotalasweda or Elakizhi is a treatment involving sudation using herbal leaves. Effective for treating diseases related to bones, joints, and the nervous system, it improves blood circulation, relieves stiffness and pain, improves muscle strength, and improves skin complexion. It is usually prescribed for individuals with arthritis, myalgia, spondylosis, neurological, sports injuries, or neurological disorders.
Choornapindasweda
Choornapinda is a bolus/potali with a specific dry medicated powder. Sudation...
Choornapinda is a bolus/potali with a specific dry medicated powder. Sudation using this bolus is called choornapindasweda. This bolus is applied for 45 to 60 minutes with the help of two masseurs. The medicinal powders usually used are kottamchukkaathi choornam and kolakulathyadi choornam, among others. It is used to treat stroke victims, osteoarthritis, muscular aches and pains.
Njavarakizhi
Njavarakizhi is a distinct Ayurvedic massage using Njavara (Shashtika Shali) ...
Njavarakizhi is a distinct Ayurvedic massage using Njavara (Shashtika Shali) or cooked rice mixed with milk and herbal extract of Kurumthotti (Sida Rhombifolia) tied in cotton boluses called as kizhis. The kizhis dipped in medicated Ayurvedic oils will be applied all over the body or a specific part of the body to induce sudation (perspiration).
Jambeerapindasweda
Jambeera pinda is a medicated bolus prepared with lemon and herbal medicines....
Jambeera pinda is a medicated bolus prepared with lemon and herbal medicines. Sudation with this bolus is called Jambeerapindasweda. This is done for 45 to 60 minutes with the help of two masseurs. This treatment is prescribed to patients with sciatica, gout, cervical and lumbar spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, stiffness, swelling of joints, muscular stiffness, or cramps.
Lepanam
Lepanam is the application of medicated herbal paste on targeted body parts. ...
Lepanam is the application of medicated herbal paste on targeted body parts. It is very effective for alleviating inflammatory conditions, and is also good for treating skin diseases. Lepanam is also used for improving one’s skin complexion, during pain management. The thickness of the paste depends on the severity of a particular condition. The paste has to be removed before it dries. Lepanam is not administered to patients who are sensitive to heat and/or have sensitive skin. When applied on the face, the procedure is called Mukhalepam.
Ksheeradhooma
Ksheeradhooma, as the name indicates, is a special treatment procedure where ...
Ksheeradhooma, as the name indicates, is a special treatment procedure where the patient is treated with ‘dhooma’ or steam coming from heated medicated milk, directed through a tube. It is prescribed to individuals afflicted with facial palsies, speech disorders, Levator palpebrae muscle dysfunction or Occulomotor nerve palsy, etc.
Pichu
In this treatment medicated warm oil is applied to the local area affected. I...
In this treatment medicated warm oil is applied to the local area affected. It is used as an effective method to treat ailments with a localised specific cause. It is found affective in various conditions related to brain and spine, various traumatic conditions, etc.
Siropichu
This Ayurveda therapy involves soaking a piece of cloth or cotton in medicate...
This Ayurveda therapy involves soaking a piece of cloth or cotton in medicated oil and applying it to a patient’s head for 30-45 minutes in a special manner. It is indicated for facial palsy, headache, insomnia, dermatitis of the scalp, dandruff, neurological diseases, paralysis, and psychosomatic illnesses.
Thalapothichil
It is a traditional ayurveda treatment in Kerala. A medicated paste is applie...
It is a traditional ayurveda treatment in Kerala. A medicated paste is applied to the head in a special procedure. It is used to effectively treat those with Insomnia, Hypertension, chronic headaches like migraines, certain skin diseases of the scalp like dermatitis of the scalp, dandruff, premature greying of hair, epilepsy, anxiety, and depression. It also decreases ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
Udvarthana
Popularly known as powder massage, this Ayurveda treatment is very effective ...
Popularly known as powder massage, this Ayurveda treatment is very effective for obesity hemiplegia, paralysis, skin diseases, impaired circulation, and similar kapha dosha predominant diseases. In this procedure, certain special herbal powders are applied by two therapists in a specific way on the body for about 30 to 40 minutes daily, for a period of 14 to 28 days.
Abhyangam
This is a special type of oil application in which strokes are given accordin...
This is a special type of oil application in which strokes are given according to the circulatory channels for 45 minutes per day, for 14 days. This Ayurveda treatment is very useful for treating loss of healthy skin texture, sleeplessness, fatigue, and other vata predominant diseases.
Kalari Marma(uzhichil)
Treatment consists of Üzhichil¨and ¨Thirummu¨(Marma massage ...
Treatment consists of Üzhichil¨and ¨Thirummu¨(Marma massage and vital point treatment). Localized application of herbal oils, Kizhi (herbal bolus) and Ayurvedic principals. Kalari Marma massage is practiced with the hands (Kaviehu) or with the feet (Shavidu). Notable aspects, are the knowledge of the 108 Marma Vital points of the body. The Therapist(s) work directly or indirectly on these points, to finally enhance the vital energy force, ¨Prana, into the canals and organs. In addition using the Ayurvedic procedure of the 3 Doshas (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) to finally stabilize the body energy.
Ayurveda Pregnancy Care
Ayurvedic pregnancy massage, is a beautiful and unique massage, which has it&...
Ayurvedic pregnancy massage, is a beautiful and unique massage, which has it’s roots in Ayurveda and Marma therapy. The treatment focuses on the whole body of the woman, and varies according to which stage of pregnancy she’s in. The main focus of the treatment involves being massaged with specialised Ayurvedic oil. This will depend upon each woman’s needs, which stage of pregnancy she’s in, ailments etc.
Nasyam (Nasal Treatment)
Nasya treatment refers to an Ayurvedic therapy that includes instillation of ...
Nasya treatment refers to an Ayurvedic therapy that includes instillation of herbal oils, juices or powders through the nasal route. It works specifically on disorders of ear, nose and throat. Nasya is one among the five Panchakarma therapies. It is especially desirable for diseases of parts above the base of the neck; nasal passage being the gateway of the head.