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Pizhichil
Pizhichil is one among the rare and special treatment of
Kerala. In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are
applied allover the body by two to four trained
therapists in a special rhythmic, way continuously for
about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21
days. This treatment is done in a special table made
from a single piece of Strychnos Nuxvomica wood. This
treatment is very useful for Rheumatic diseases like
arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis-agitanus,
sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders
etc.
Njavarakizhi
It is a type of sudation process in which the whole body
or any specific part there of is made to perspire by the
application of certain medicinal puddings externally in
the form of boluses tied up in 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 type of rheumatism, pain in the joints,
emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol and certain kinds of muscular diseases
(atrophy).
Sirodhara
'Sira' means Head and 'Dhara' is the continues flow of a
liquid. In this process, some herbal oils, medicated
milk, medicated butter milk etc., are poured on the
forehead in a special method for
about 40 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days.
This treatment is mainly for insomnia, loss of memory,
head aches, mental tension and certain skin diseases.
Vasthi
Otherwise known as "Medicated Enema", Vasthi is a
Therapeutic procedure in which certain herbal oils,
herbal extracts etc., are applied through the rectum
daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is
effective for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia,
numbness, gastric complaints, rheumatism and chronic
constipation.
Sirovasthi
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap
fitted on the head and held 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 and other diseases of the head.
Udvarthanam
This treatment is otherwise known as Powder Massage.
This is found very effective in obesity hemiplegia,
paralysis, skin diseases, impaired drculation etc. and
similar Kapha predominant diseases. In this procedure
certain special Herbal Powders are applied by 2
Therapists in a peculiar way on the body for about 30 to
40 minute daily for a period of 14 to 28 days.
Abhyangam
This is special type of oil massage in which strokes are
given according to the drculatory channels for 45
minutes per day for 14 days. This treatment is very
useful for obesity, loss of skin lustre, sleeplessness,
fatigue other vata predominant diseases etc.
Nasyam
Being one among the 'Panchakarma' procedure, Nasyam is a
treatment in which herbal juices, medicated oils etc.,
are applied through nose for 14 days. This treatment is
highly effective for certain kinds of headaches,
paralysis, mental disorders, some types of skin diseases
etc.
Snehapanam
This word literally means oral intake of medicated oils
or ghee preparations. This is done as a therapeutic
procedure and also as a preparatory process during the
Body Purification Therapy. In this treatment Medicated
Ghee or Oils are given Internally in proportionally
increasing quantity for a period of 08 to 12 days. This
treatment is very effective for Osteo Arthritis,
Psoriasis. Chronic Constipation, Haemorrhoids etc.
Kizhi
Herbal leaves or powders are made in boluses and is
applied on the whole body or a part specified after
dipping it in warm medicated oils. This is done for 45
minutes daily for a period of 07 to 14 days. This is
very effective for osteo Arthritis, spondylosis. sports
injuries etc.
Dhanyamla Dhara
Warm herbal liquid is poured allover the body in a
rhythmic way using a special vessel. This is done for 45
minutes to 1 hour daily. This treatment is very
effective for hemiplegia, paralysis.
Yoni Prakshalanam
Herbal oils and decoction are applied through the
vaginal route. This treatment is good for gynaecological
disorders. It is also a purification process for genital
organ.
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.
Urovasthi
Like Kativasthi 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 a special procedure in which a mixture of
medicinal decoction and cow's milk is heated and the
steam thus liberated is passed to a tube and applied
over the affected area or whole body. This is found very
effective for facial palsies, speech disorders, ptosis
and various nervous disorders.
Thalam
Special powder mixed with medicated 011 is applied on
the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes. This treatment
is helpful for curing ENT problems, insomnia, migraine
etc.
Lepanam
This is a process in which medicated herbal paste is
applied on the affected part. This is useful for various
types of inflammatory conditions, skin dis~es,
arthritis, gout, etc.
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
insomnia, premature greying and other problems related
to the hair and scalp.
Sandhi Vatha Chikilsa
Unlike the modern medicine, Ayurveda has very effective
cures for Rheumatic conditions like rheumatoid
arthritis, gout, osteo arthritis, ankylosing spondylosis,
cervical spondylosis, osteo porosis etc. This programme
indudes massage, lepanam, 011 application on affected
parts. kizhi, steam bath, snehavasthy, kashaya vasthy,
pizhichll, njavarakizhi, snehapanam and internal
medicines.
Swasa Kasa Chikilsa
Respiratory diseases like bronchial asthma, prolonged
cough, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis etc. can be very
effectively treated in Ayurveda. This programme indudes
body massage, urovasthy, pizhichll, podikizhi,
snehavasthy, kashaya vasthy, nasyam and internal
ayurvedic medicines.
Sukhanindra
Ayurveda. the knowledge of life is not only related with
the body but with the mind and soul also. This
particular treatment programme is very much helpful for
conditions like insomnia
(lack of sleep). anxiety and it improves immunity and
self confidences. This treatment programme indudes body
massages. sirovasthy. ksheera dhara. thaila dhara,
thalam. thalapothichil and internal ayurvedic medicines.
yoga and Meditation.
Psoriasis Treatment Programme (Sidhma
Chikilsa)
Ayurveda forms very effective treatment for all type of
psoriasis and various other skin diseases. This special
Ayurvedic treatment programme last for 21 to 28 days.
This programme indudes speciallepanam. abhyangan.
snehapanam. pizhichil. medicated steam bath. sirovasthi.
exdusively prepared internal herbal medidnes. along with
Yoga and Meditation because. Ayurveda emphasises that
most diseases are psychosomatic. |
