PRIME TREATMENTS IN AYURVEDA
1.PIZHICHIL
Pizhichil is the one among the rare and special treatments of Kerala. 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 60to 90minutes 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.2.SIRODHARA
“Sira”means Head and “Dhara” is the continuous 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 ( sleeplessness), headaches, mental tension and certain skin diseases.3.SIROVASTHI
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured in to 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,servere headaches and other diseases of the head.4.NASYAM
Being one among the ‘Panchakarma’procedure, Nasyam is a treatment in which herbal juices, medicated oil 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.5.KIZHI
Herbal leaves or powders are made in boluses and is applied on the whole body or a specified part after dipping it in warm medicated oil. This is done for 45 minutes daily for a period of 7 to 14 days. This is very effective for osteo Arthritis, Spondylosis, Sports injuries etc…6.UDVARTHANAM
This treatment is otherwise known as Powder Massage. This is found very effective in obesity hemiplegia, paralysis, Skin diseases, impaired circulation 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.7.ABHYANGAM
This is the special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the circulatory channels for 45minutes per day for 14 days .This treatment is very useful for obesity ,loss of skin luster, sleeplessness ,fatigue other vata predominant diseases etc.8.NJAVARAKIZHI
It is a type of sudation in which the whole body or any specific part 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 60to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. This treatment is for all types of rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.9.SNEHAPANAM
This word literally means oral intake of medicated oil 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 a proportionally increasing quantity or a period of 8 to 12 days .this treatment is very effective for Osteo Arthritis, Psoriasis, constipation, Hemorrhoids etc…10.KADIVASTHI
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 One hour and it is good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders.11.KSHEERADHOOMAM
This is a special procedure in which a mixture of medicinal decoction and cow’s milk is heated and thus liberated steam is passed through a tube and applied over the affected area or whole body .This is found very effective for facial paralysis, speech disorders and various nervous disorders.12.THALAM
Special powder mixed with medicated oil is applied on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes .This treatment is helpful for curing ENT problems, insomnia, migraine etc.13.LEPANAM
This is a process in which medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected part. This is the useful for various types of inflammatory conditions, skin diseases, arthritis etc.14.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 a hair and scalp.15.KARNAPOORANAM
This is the process of medicated fumes applied to the ears for 5 to 10 minutes .this process helps to clean the ear and avoid ailments associated to ear.16.THARPANAM
This is cleaning process of eyes which gives cooling effects prevent cataract and strengthens the optic nerve.17.FACE PACK
This is the traditional AYURVEDA Facial which is very good for your face in this massage, Sudation, Therapy, Face Pack etc. Is given accordingly .This will beautify you and tone up your face muscles.MASSAGES
- Rejuvenation Massage-90 Minutes
- General Massage-60 Minutes
- Uzgichil(Chavatti Thirummu)
- Medicated Bath
- Steam Bath