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Sirodhara
In this process lukewarm herbal oil (Ksheerabala oil) is poured in a special rhythmic style on to the forehead from a perforated earthen pot suspended above for 30 minutes.(15 minutes massage, 30 minutes shirodhara).
This can be done as a single session or as a course ranging from 7 to 21 days. This treatment is done mainly for Insomnia, mental stress, nourishes and rejuvenates the nerves, increases blood circulation of the head and brain. It bestows better vision, better hearing, clears nasal problems and makes one cool and relaxed |
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Sirovasthy
A cap is fitted on the head and medicated oil is poured in to it, then this is held for 20 to 30 minutes. This treatment is for insomnia, facial paralysis, numbness in the head, dryness of nostrils and throat, headaches etc |
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Abhyangam
Massage treats the whole body physically and mentally. Massage makes the skin soft and shining. Its rhythmic motion helps the relief of joints and muscles from stiffness and makes all body movements free and rhythmic. The circulation of blood increases, which encourages quick removal of metabolic wastes. Massage gives relief to diseases like anxiety, depression fatigue, circulatory disorders, rheumatic and arthritic complaints, backaches, sprains and injuries |
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Pizhichil
This is a sweating type of treatment in which warm herbal oils are applied to the whole body in a rhythmic way for about 45 to 60 minutes. This treatment is for rheumatic problems, arthritis, paraplegia, hemiplegia, paralysis, sexual weakness and nervous disorders |
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Udwarthanam (Body massage with speical herbal powders)
In this massage is done with warm medicated powder in a special method for 30 to 45 minutes. This is effective in reducing weight; give stability and strength, fives better skin luster and for Kaptha predominant conditions |
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Njavarakizhi
This is a type of sudation treatment in which the body is made to perspire by the application of special boluses which contain cooked herbal rice inside. Here the massage is done with this bolus after dipping it in a mixture of milk and decoction. This is for 35 minutes to 60 minutes, effective for rheumatism, joint pain, emaciation, muscle wasting etc |
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Nasyam
This is Panchakarma treatment in which herbal juices or oils are dripped in to the nostrils. This is a cleaning treatment, effective for facial paralysis, sinusitis, headache, and some mental disorders |
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Lepanam
This is the application of herbal paste on the affected part of the body for various types of inflammatory conditions, gout, arthritis and skin diseases |
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Karna Dhoopanam
Medicated anti septic fumes are puffed into the ears for 5 to 10 minutes. This procedurte helps to clean and detoxify the ear |
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Tharpanam
Here eyes are treated with various herbal preparation to prevent and cure diseases in the eyes |
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Mukhalepam
This is the facial treatment with different kinds of herbal paste. Very effective for wrinkles, cellulitis, blackhead etc. This treatment beautifies and rejuvenates the facial skin |
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Rejuvenation massage
This is a special kind of massage in which the whole body massage is done by hands and foot for 60 to 90 minutes. This is best for rejuvenation the body, increases sexual power, blood circulation and also reduce mental tension |
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General Massage
This is the full body massage by hands using herbal oils for 45 to 60 minutes. This is very effective in improve the normal skin complexion; impurities, and also for fatigue |
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Herbal steam bath
In this body is treated with a medicated steam introduced to a wooden cabin for 15 to 20 minutes. This is effective in improving the blood circulation, elimination impurities and also for fatigue |
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Kizhi
Kizhi means bolus. Here special herbal leaves or powders are smeared in oil and tied up in a muslin bag. Then the massage is done on the whole body or on theaffected part with this special bolus after dipping it in warm oil. This is very effective for pain, inflammation and stiffness |
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Kativasthy
In this the body is treated with warm medicated oil kept on the lower back of the patient in a herbal paste boundary for 30 to 45 minutes. It is useful in low back pain, spondylosis and other problems in the lower vertebral column |
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Vasthi
Vasthi is described as ‘half of the treatment’ in Ayurveda.
Here medicine will ne administered through the anus by a special instrument. The effect of the treatment will be obtained in the due course. The treatment is effective for curing arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints, rheumatism and chronic constipation |
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Elakazhi
Herbal leaves or powders are made in boluses and areapplied on the whole body or a specified part after dipping it in warm medicated oils. This is done for 45 minutes. This is very effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis, spondylosis, sports injuries, etc |
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Thalam
Special powder mixed with medicated oil is applied on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes. This treatment is helpful for curing ENT problems, insomnia, migraine etc |
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Thalapothichil
Various medicinal herbs selected according to dosha predominance is made into a paste and applied to the scalp for 30 to 45 minutes. This treatment is good for curing insomnia, premature graying and other related problems of hair and scalp |
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