Ayurvedic Treatment Procedure

Ayurveda Therapies 

Panchakarma & Keraleeya treatments involve a number of procedures 

PIZHICHIL

- In this therapeutic process, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by two or four trained therapists in a special rhythmic way. This is done continuously for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is very useful for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia,blood pressure, paralysis-agitanus, sexual weakness, diabetes, nervous weakness and nervous disorders.

NJAVARAKIZHI

It is a course by which the whole body or any specific part of the body is made to perspire by the external application of certain medicated puddings. These healing puddings are in the form of boluses tied up in muslin bag. Two or four therapists apply this for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. This treatment is beneficial for all types of rheumatism, joint pain, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure, cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases

DHARA

In this process, herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk, etc., are poured on the forehead in a special manner for about 45 minutes in a day for a phase of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia, Vata-predominant diseases, mental tension and certain skin diseases.  It promotes rejuvenation and revitalization of the human mind and body, diminishing the effect of ageing.

VASTHI

Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc. are applied through the rectum daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints associated with rheumatism and constant constipation

SIROVASTHI

Special lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patient's disorder for a period of 7 days. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, insanity, dryness of the nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, and other Vata-originated diseases

UDVARTHANAM

This is a typical massage with herbal powder done for about 30 to 45 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment is for the diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity (excessive fat) and certain rheumatic ailments

ABHYANGAM

A special type of oil massage in which the body is stroked in different ways according to the diseases. This is done for 45 minutes a day for 14 days. This treatment is very useful for obesity, especially for diabetic gangrene and the like

NASYAM

Herbal juices, medicated oils etc., are applied through the nose for 7 to 14 days. This treatment is highly effective for certain types of headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, some types of skin disease, etc.

SNEHAPANAM

Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally increasing quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days. This treatment is excellent for osteoarthritis, psoriasis, leukemia etc

KIZHI

Leaves of herbs as well as whole herbs and herbal powders are applied to the entire body in boluses along with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day. This continues for a period of 7 to 14 days. This is an excellent therapy for osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondylosis, sports injuries, etc

DHANYAMLA DHARA

Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in a rhythmic way through a special vessel for 45 minutes to an hour daily. This treatment is extremely effective for hemiplegia, paralysis, rheumatic complaints, etc.

YONI PRAKSHALANAM

Herbal oils and decoctions are applied through the vagina. This treatment is good for gynecological disorders. It is also a process of purification for genital organs

KATIVASTHI

In this procedure, specially prepared warm medicated oil is placed over the lower back with herbal paste boundary. This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour and it is good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders

UROVASTHI

Like Kativasthi, warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes. This is an effective treatment for asthma, other respiratory problems, heart diseases and muscular chest pain

KSHEERADHOOMAM

This comprises a fomentation with medicated cow milk. This treatment is good for facial paralysis, Bell's palsy, speech disorders and other nervous disorders of the face.

Milk-Vapor Sudation (Ksheera-dhoomam / paal-puka):

Ksheera-dhoomam is a mild sudation therapy which brings about sweating in sensitive persons and children. It is also an ideal procedure in conditions involving weakness and / or wasting of tissues. This again, is a combination of two different classical Ayurveda treatments, nourishing (brmhanam) and sudation (svedanam). This therapy subside vaata-pitta vitiation and is highly effective in conditions like facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, pimples, atrophy of muscles, difficulty in speech and certain skin problems.

THALAM

Special powder is mixed with medicated oil and applied on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes. This treatment is useful for ENT problems, insomnia, migraine, etc.

LEPANAM

This is a process by which medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected part. This is excellent for the different kinds of inflammatory conditions