Meaning & Methods  of Treatments

Abhyangam (Ayurvedic Body Massage) - Synchronized body massage with medicated oil is given according to the requirement of the diseases for a said period of 30-45 minutes. This treatment is very useful for relaxing the muscles to relieve the stress and to improve blood circulation.

Swedanam (Steaming) - It is a process of purifying the body. This brings out the toxins of the body, there by cleansing the skin, improves the tone of the body and reduces fat etc.

Udwarthanam - This is a massage with herbal powder. This treatment is for obesity and certain rheumatic ailments etc.

Pizhichil - Here the medicated oil is poured all over the body on a rhythmic way continuously for a period of 30- 45 minutes per day. This is very useful for chronic conditions like Arthritis, Paralysis, nervous disability and certain muscular disorders.

Njavarakizhi - It is a process by which the whole body or a specific part is treated by the application of boluses filled with medicated puddings prepared with certain decoctions, which is tied in a muslin bag. It is done for joint pains, emaciation of limbs in children and elderly, high blood pressure and certain skin diseases.

Dhara (Thakra Dhara, Thaila Dhara, Kashaya Dhara) - In this process some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc. are poured as continuous stream on the forehead. This is an ideal treatment to relieve stress and strain and induces good sleep and for certain skin diseases. It will also improve memory power and cools the body.

Vasthi - Certain herbal oil or herbal extracts is administered through the rectum for a period of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is effective for arthritis, paralysis, numbness and constipation.

Sirovasthi - In this procedure, the oil is retained on the scalp with the help of leather crown. This is done in case of facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe head ache and diseases of the eyes.

Kadee Vasthi - In this process warm medicated oil is retained over the lower back with the help of herbal forte. This treatment lasts for 30 minutes to an hour and it is good for any type of low back pain and other spinal disorders.

Nasyam - Herbal juices or medicated oils are instilled into the nostrils. This is highly effective in certain kinds of head aches, sinusitis and other diseases related to head and nose.

Kizhi (Elakizhi, Podi Kizhi) -Herbal leaves or herbal powders, aerated in medicated oil is applied to the whole body in boluses for a period of 30- 45 minutes per day. This is found effective in arthritis with inflammatory swelling, Spondilosis, injuries etc.
 

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