Prime Treatments in Ayurveda
PIZHICHIL - 14Days
In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over 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 very useful for Rheumatic
diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis-agitanus, sexual weakness,
nervous weakness and nervous disorders etc.
NJAVARAKIZHI -- 14 Days
It is a process by which the whole body or any specific part thereof is made to
perspire by the application of certain medical 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 types rheumatism,
pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure, cholesterol and certain
kinds of skin diseases.
DHARA -- 14 Days (THAKRA DHARA & KSHEERA DHARA , 1 time 16 EURO THYLADHARA
In this process, some 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 7 to 21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia, vatha predominated diseases,
mental tension and certain skin diseases.
VASTHI 14 Days (MATRA VASTHI 94 EURO, SNEHA VASTHI -- 192 EURO,
KASSHAYA VASTHI )
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc., are applied through the rectum daily for a
period of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness,
gastric complaints associated with rheumatism and constant constipation.
SIROVASTHI -- 14 Days
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60
minutes per day according to the patients 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 vatha originated diseases.
UDVARTHANAM 14 Days
This is a typical massage with herbal powders for about 30 to 45 minutes daily for a
period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment is for the diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis,
obesity (excess fat) and certain rheumatic ailments.
ABHYANGAM 14 Days
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.
NASYAM 14 Days
Herbal juices, medicated oils etc., are applied through nose for 7 to 14 days. This
treatment is highly effective for certain kinds of headaches, paralysis, mental
disorders, some types of skin diseases etc.
SNEHAPANAM 14 Days
Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally increased quantity for a period
of 8 to 12 days. This treatment is for osteoarthritis, psoriasis, leukemia etc.
KIZHI 14 Days
Herbal leaves and herbs or herbal powders are applied to the whole body in boluses
with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days. This
treatment is for osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondilosis, sports injuries etc.
DHANYAMLA DHARA 14 Days
Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in a rhythmic way through a special
vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily. This treatment is very effective for hemiplegia,
paralysis, rheumatic complaints etc.
YONI PRAKSHALANAM 7 Days
Herbal oils and decoctions are applied through the vaginal route. This treatment is
good for gynaecological disorders. It is also a purification process for genital organs.
KATIVASTHI 1 time
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 1 time
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 1 time
This is fomentation with medicated cow milk. This treatment is good for facial paralysis, Bells palsy, speech disorders and other nervous disorders of the face.
THALAM -- 1 time
Special powder mixed with medicated oil applying on the top of the head for 20 to 45
minutes. This treatment is helpful for ENT problems, insomnia, migraine etc.
LEPANAM -- 1 time
This is a process by which medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected part. This
is useful for various types of inflammatory conditions.
