Treatments

Abyangam

Abhyangam is a popular body massage in ayurveda. The word abhyanga itself means to massage.

Special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the needs for about 45 minutes per day for 14 days. It is very useful for obesity, diabetic gangrene (a condition developed due to lack of blood circulation in certain parts of the body).

The Massage is done with a combination of specially prepared Ayurvedic herbal oils and applied all over the body stimulating the vital points. This is very good for the general health of the skin and prevents early aging and relieves muscular aches and pain. After the massage herbal steam bath is also given.

Abhyangam can increase the production of white blood corpuscles and antibodies, which provide more resistance against viruses and diseases. This helps the defense mechanism in the body and increases immunity towards environmental changes. In this way abhyangam massage is a protector, preserver and a rejuvenator, increasing self-confidence and will power. To massage is to exercise the nervous system.

Dhara (Thakra Dhara,Siro Dhara)

It is a process by which herbal oils, medicated milk, buttermilk etc are allowed to flow on the forehead in a special method for about 45 minutes in a day for 7 to 21 days. This treatment is for insomnia, vatha predominated diseases, mental disorders, neurasthenia, memory loss and certain skin diseases.

In Thakra Dhara, after giving head massage medicated Buttermilk is poured in an uninterrupted flow from a hanging vessel to the forehead and scalp. This is very good in treating scalp problems like dandruff, Psoriasis, hypertention, Diabetes, hair loss and other skin complaints. This gives head very cooling action and generates sleep.

In Siro Dhara, after giving a good head massage herbal oil is poured in an uninterrupted flow from a hanging vessel to the forehead and scalp. This is very good in relieving stress and strain and generates sleep. Maintains hormone balance.

Elakizhi

Leaves & powders of medicinal herbs are fried in medicated oil and applied over the body in rhythmic massage. this is a variety of fomentation process using herbal leaves, boluses and medicated oils. If applied continuously for a period of 7 days. Arthritic conditions, lumbago, cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, sciatica, pain and stiffness of joints, post paralytic spasm, other spastic and inflammatory conditions etc can be cured

Sirovasthi

This is done by pouring certain lukewarm herbal oils into a cap put on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to patients conditions for a period of 7 to 14 days. This is highly effective for dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, facial paralysis, severe headache and other vatha based diseases.

A leather sleeve of about six to eight inches in length is placed on the shaven head of the patient and a band (vartti) tied around the forehead to keep it in place. Kneaded dough is used to line the inside of this sleeve and ensure that it does not leak. Oil is then poured into the sleeve and allowed to remain on the head for a while. The length of time the oil should be kept there is determined by the physicians according to the need.

This is very good in the treatment of cervical problems, sleeplessness, migraine and other problems of head, hair loss and tinnitus.

Kadi Vasti

In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept inside 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.

After a full body massage using lukewarm therapeutic oils, specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the lower back and retained inside an herbal paste boundary.

The healing properties of herbal oils used for this massage deeply cleans and enrich the blood, build and maintain strong muscle and connective tissues and lubricate the joints keeping them flexible and pain free. Kativasthi alleviates lower back pain and spinal disorders.

Pichu

Sponging the body/head with cotton sponges dipped in medicated oils. Useful for paralysis, rheumatism, nervous breakdown etc. Treatment for Backache, Headache, sleeplessness/insomnia, hypertention and Migraine etc

Udwarthanam

A special massage with herbal powders for diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity (excess fat) and certain rheumatic ailments.

Herbal powders are massaged in a special way for 30 - 45 minutes every day for 7 to 28 days. This is considered very good in reducing over weight and controlling cholesterol of the body. It also strengthens muscles and tightens loose skin.

Herbal facial

A herbal face pack with specially made herbal powder and fresh cream that helps preventing and avoiding wrinkles and improving the skin tone.

Increase fairness using herbal face packs and ayurvedic treatment. Say no to pimples, acne, marks, black circles and darkness.

Nasyam

Drops of medicated oil are administered in each nostril of the patient. This treatment eliminates the toxins from the head and neck region and is useful in curing headaches, migraine, sinusitis, chronic cold , chest congestion, cervical spondylosis and Facial Palsy.

It assures lightness of the body and head ensures better sleep. Helps in curing degeneration of cervical vertebrae.

Ksheera dhoomam

A fomentation process with medicated cow milk that helps in eliminating facial paralysis disorders and other nervous disorders of the face and speech disorders, cervical spondylosis, spastic disorders and neurological problems.

In this treatment medicated milk is heated and the steam is passed over the entire body. It is effective for numbness, headache, allergies, nervous disorder and paralysis.

Pizhichil

Application of lukewarm herbal oils over the body by 2 to 4 masseurs in a special rhythmic style for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for 7 to 21 days. It is a highly rejuvenating treatment useful in all cases of nervous disorders, treatment for paralytic, rheumatic, diabetic patients etc and as a rejuvenate course.

In this treatment lukewarm medicated oil is applied on the body of the patient lying on the "Dharapathi". Oil dipped pieces of cloth are squeezed by hand and the oils rubbed smoothly over the body of the patient by masseurs on either side. The medicated oil is pressed out of the cloth uniformly over the body at a defined height and massaged by skillful hands.

This treatment is indicated in stiffness and pain of joints and limbs, dislocation of joints, paralytic conditions and in ladies with a history of uterine inertia in earlier deliveries, complaints associated with Menopause. Many persons also undergo this treatment for rejuvenation and preservation of health to offset early aging. Sclerotic changes can be prevented by this treatment.

Urovasthi

In urovasthi specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept in herbal paste boundary on the chest. An effective treatment for respiratory problems, heart disease and muscular chest pains.

After a gentle massage on the body, a mixture specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the chest and retained inside an herbal paste boundary for 45 minutes. The healing properties of herbal oils used for this massage enriches the blood and builds and maintains strong muscle and connective tissues. A stimulating and therapeutic treatment for muscular chest pain.

Njavara Kizhi

In this method of healing, the body is forced to perspire using Njavara and other herbal medicines for 60-90 minutes for 7 to 21 days according to the requirements. A special type of Rice called Njavara is cooked in milk and herbal decoction is packed in small cotton bundles. With this the whole body is massaged. This is a good rejuvenating treatment. This improves the skin texture and the skin will glow after doing this. This improves circulation, relieves muscular stress and aches. This is an effective treatment for all types of rheumatism, pains in the joints, emaciation of limb and muscles

Dhanyamla Dhara

Dhanyamla Dhara is a special type of Dhara treatment in which warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body. Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in a rhythmic way through a special vessel for 1 hour daily for 7 to 14 days. It is a remedy for hemiplegia paralysis rheumatic complaints and vatha predominant diseases etc

Vasthi ( Matra vasthi, Sneha Vasthi ,Kashya Vasthi)

In Ayurveda Chikilsa, the role of panchakarma and especially Vasti is having a very important place in the treatment of many disorders.

Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc., are applied through the rectum. This treatment is for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints associated with rheumatism and constant constipation.

This is a treatment in which prescribed medicated oils, decoctions, herbal preparations, extracts are applied through the rectum. The process resembles the enema, but the purpose is different. Used in the cure of arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness and constant constipation, degenerative, neurological problems, chronic back pain, infertility, sciatica, obesity, digestive disorders, ulcer. It purifies the body, maintains health and longevity

Medicated steam bath

Certain precious herbal leaves and herbs are boiled and the steam is passed over the whole body. This is good for certain types of skin diseases for eliminating impurities and improving the tone of the body for reducing fat etc.

In this treatment, after a full body massage using lukewarm therapeutic oils, steam produced by the boiling of certain herbs and their leaves in water, is filled in a cavity in which the patient is kept. It induces perspiration and thus drains impurities, tones up the body, clears the skin and improves the blood circulation. It cures obesity, pains in the joints, problems of the respiratory system and rheumatic complaints

Thalam

Special powder mixed with medicated oil applied on the top of the head for 15 - 45 minutes . This treatment is for ENT Problems, Insomia , migrain etc., Treatment for Insomnia, Migraine, hypertension, skin diseases, etc.,