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Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Therapies
Steam
Bath
It is
procedure by which the person is made to perspire by the
application of medicated steam all over the body, except the
head. Indicated for neurological aliments, rheumatism, pain
all over the body, stiffness of back, arthritis, skin diseases
etc.
Synchronized
Massage
This is
subjecting the body with comfortable strokes along with the
application of medicated oils. This therapy comforts the
person, improves blood circulation, prevents absorption of
inflammatory exudations, removes obesity and pain in the body,
relieves fatigue and promotes development of muscles.
Njavarakizhi
By this
procedure, the whole body or a particular part there of is
made to sweat by the gentle massage with medical puddings as
boluses tied up in Muslin bag. This is applied for two or
four masseurs for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period
of 14 days. Indicated for neurological diseases, rheumatism,
arthritis, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure,
cholesterol, and certain kinds of skin diseases.
Sirodhara
It is a
process by which medicated oil, milk etc. are poured in a
continuous stream in the forehead. Indicated for neurological
diseases, insomnia, depression, chronic head aches,
sleeplessness and burning sensation in the head.
Pizhichil
It is a
suedation therapy done by pouring warm medicated oil over the
body from a particular height with a regular speed of flow for
about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 07 to 21 days.
This is effective in paralysis, hemiplegia, arthritis,
stiffness of limbs, Sexual weakness, nervous weakness, spastic
conditions. It is also a rejuvenation therapy.
Udwarthanam
It is
deep dry massage using herbal powders for about 30 to 45
minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. . This reduces
obesity, imparts mobility to joints, strengthens muscles and
refreshes 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 etc.
Sirovasthi
This is a
treatment for brain strength. In this, a cap, made up of
flexible leather will be fixed on the head and slightly warm
oil will be poured inside for about 15 to 60 minutes per day
according to the patients conditions for a period of 07 days.
The treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis,
dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches and
other vatha originated diseases.
Nasyam
Herbal
juices, medicated oils etc., are applied through nose for 07
to 14 days. This treatment is highly effective for certain
kinds of headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, some type of
skin diseases etc.
Thalam
Special
powder mixed with medicated oil applying on the top of the
head for 20 to 45 mins. This treatment is helpful for
insomnia, migraine etc..
Kadidhara
It is a
sedation therapy done by pouring warm liquid extract of cooked
fermented grains over the body with nozzled pitcher. This is
effective in all rheumatic complaints especially in rheumatoid
arthritis.
Dhara
(Thakra Dhara & Ksheera Dhara)
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 07 to 21 days. This treatment is mainly
for insomnia, vatha predominated diseases, mental tension and
certain skin diseases.
Kizhi
Herbal
leaves and herbs or herbal powders are applied to the whole
body in blouses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day
for a period of 07 to 14 days. Recommended for Osteoarthritis,
arthritis with swelling, spondilosis etc.
Tharpanam
Pouring
medicated ghee on eyes for improving eyesight.
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.
Choornaswedam
In this
procedure, the whole body is made to sweat by massaging with
herbal powder as boluses tied in cloth. Indicated for
neurological disorders, rheumatism and arthritis.
Vasthi
Herbal
oils, herbal extracts etc., are applied through the rectum
daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. The treatment is for
arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints
associated with rheumatism and constant constipation.
Snehapanan
Medicated
Ghee is given internally in a proportionally increased
quantity for a period of 08 to 12 days. This treatment is for
Osteoarthritis, psoriasis, lukaemia etc.
Yoni
Prakashalanam
Herbal
oils and decoctions are applied through the vaginal route.
This treatment is good for gynecological disorders. It is
also a purification process for genital organs.
Kativasthi
Specially
prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with
herbal paste boundary. This treatment is good for any type of
back pain and spinal disorders. The treatment lasts for 45
mins to 01 hr.
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.
Lepanam
Medicated
herbal paste is applied on the affected part. This is useful
for various types of inflammatory conditions.
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