Pizhichil: In
this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over
the body by two to four trained masseurs in a special rhythmic
way 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, paralysis-agitanus,
sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders
etc. Benefits:
Increases vitality and body immunity.
Anti-aging and rejuvenating. Ensures better blood circulation.
Alleviates the burning sensation in the body. A soothing
and relaxing procedure. Prescribed in clinical conditions
like Paraplegia, Hemiplegia and other Vata dominant ailments
Njavarakizhi: It is
a process by which the whole body or any specific part thereof
is made to perspire by the application of certain medical
puddings externally in the form of boluses tied up in a
muslin bag. This is applied by two to four masseurs for
about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days.
This treatment is for all types rheumatism, pain in the
joints, emaciation of limbs, blood pressure, cholesterol
and certain kinds of skin diseases.Benefits:
Strengthens the body. Rejuvenates the tissues. Gains body
weight. Improves muscle tone.
Dhara:
In this process, some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated
butter, milk etc., are poured on the forehead in a special
method for about 45 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to
21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia, vatha predominated
diseases, mental tension and certain skin diseases.
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.
Udvarthanam:
This is a typical massage with herbal powders for about
30 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment
is for the diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity
(excess fat) and certain rheumatic ailments. Benefits:
Toning the skin & muscle after child birth.
Removes Cellulite. Weight reduction. Imparts good complexion
to the skin. Revitalizes the sense of touch. Removes Kapha
toxins from the body
Abhyangam:
Special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according
to the diseases for 45 minutes per day for 14 days. This
treatment is very useful for obesity, especially for diabetic
Gangrene (a condition due to lack of blood circulation in
the extremes of the body) etc.
Benefits:
Improves blood circulation
.Rejuvenates the whole body . Beautifies the skin. Delays
aging. Induces sound sleep Promotes vitality Reduces stress.
Sirovasthi:
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured
into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day
according to the patient’s conditions for a period of 7
days. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis,
dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches,
burning sensation of head and other vatha originated diseases.
Benefits:
Reduces Anxiety and Stress. Bestows
liveliness to the organs. A clear voice and firm jaws and
strength to the head. Reduces dryness of the mouth and nose.
It is prescribed in clinical conditions like Head ache,
Ear ache, humming in the ear and ailments connected with
Vata in the head.
Snehapanam:
Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally increased
quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days. This treatment is
for osteo arthritis, sporaris, leukaemia etc.
Kizhi:
Herbal leaves and herbs or herbal
powders are applied to the whole body in boluses with hot
medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7
to 14 days. This treatment is for osteo arthritis, arthritis
with swelling, spondilosis, sports injuries etc. Benefits:
Relieves pain, Numbness and edema. Controls
vitiated vita. Improves peripheral blood supply. Stimulate
the nerve endings. In Osteoarthritis, Spondylosis, Sports
injuries etc.
Dhanyamala
Dhara:
Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in a rhythmic
way through a special vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily.
This treatment is very effective for hemiplegia, paralysis,
rheumatic complaints etc.
Yoni
Prakshalanam :
Herbal oils and decoctions are applied
through the vaginal route. This treatment is good for gynaecological
disorders. It is also a purification process for genital
organs.
Kativasthi:
In this process specially prepared
warm medicated oil is kept 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. Benefits:
Relieves pain. Recommended in low
back ache, spinal disorders etc.
Nasyam:
Herbal juices, medicated oils etc., are applied through
nose for 7 to 14 days. This treatment is highly effective
for certain kinds of headaches, paralysis, mental disorders,
certain types of skin diseases etc.
Urovasthi:
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
is fomentation with medicated cow milk. This treatment is
good for facial paralysis, Bell’s palsy, speech disorders
and other nervous disorders of the face |