Ayurveda has been practised for thousands of
years in India. In ancient times Rishis were involved in making of medicine
and treating people. Several researches and studies have been undertaken in
this field of medicine. Today, these treatments are very popular all over the
world.
Shodhanam : Various therapeutic procedures are followed to
facilitate elimination of harmful factors:Vamanam (emesis therapy), Virechanam
(purgation therapy), Nasyam (nasal medication), Vaste (enema therapy), Raktamoksham
(blood-letting therapy).
Pre-treatments for panchakarma : The panchakarma pre-treatment
includes three different processes: Thalam, Snehanam, swedanam.
Thalam : Before any external treatment thalam has to be performed.
In this treatment, a special mixture of herbal powder and medicated oil is applied
on the upper portion of the head and allowed to remain for 20 to 45 minutes.This
treatment helps in conditions associated with ENT, insomnia and migraine.
Snehanam : This is a process of oleation . The medicated oil
may be applied externally on the body or given orally.
Swedanam : Swedanam, or the sweating treatment is carried out
through various procedures.
