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AYURVEDA- KERALA
 Prime
Treatments in Ayurveda :
Some of the prime body treatments and body care in Ayurveda
are given as under:-
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.
Dhanyamla Dhara (14 Days) :
Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in a rhtthmic
way through a special vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily.
This treatment is very effective for hemiplegia, Paralysis
Rheumatic complaints etc.
Dhara (14 Days) :
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 7-21 days. This treatment is mainly for Insomnia,
Vatha Predominated diseases, Mental tension and certain skin
diseases.
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 nback pain and spinal disorders.
 Kizhi
(14 Days) :
Herbal leaves and herbes 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.
Ksheeradhoomam :
This is formentation with medicated cow milk. This treatment
is good for facial paralysis. Bell's palsy, speech disorders
and other nervous disorders of the face.
Lepanam :
This is a process by which medicated herbal paste is applied
on the affected part, This is useful for various types of
inflammatory conditions.
Nasyam (14 Days) :
Herbal juices, medicated oils etc. are applied
through nose for 7 to 14 day. This treatment is highly
effective for certain kinds of Headaches, Paralysis, Mental
disorders, some types of skin disease 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 therapist for
abut 60-90 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,
Cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.
 Pizhichil
(14 Days) :
In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are
applied all over the body by two to four trained therapists
i 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,
Parlysis, Hemiplegia, Paralysis-Agitanus, Sexual Weakness,
Nervous Wakness and Nervous disorders etc.
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 tratment is
highly effective for facial paralysis, Dryness of nostrils,
mouth and throat, Severe headaches, and other Vatha
originated diseases.
Snehapanam (14 Days) :
Mediated Ghee is given internally in a proportionally
increased quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days. This
treatment is for Osteoathritis, Psoriasis, Leukaemia etc.
Thalam :
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, isomnia, migraine etc.
Udvarthanam (14 Days) :
This is a typical massage with herbal powder for about 30 to
45 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This
treatment is for the diseases like Hemitplegia, Paralysis,
Obesity and certain Rheumatic ailments.
 Urovasthi
:
Like Kativasthi warm medicated oil is kept over the chest
for 45 minutes this is an effective treatment for asthma,
other respiratory problems hearth diseases and muscular
chest pain
Vasthi (14 Days) :
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc. are applied
through the rectum daily for a period 5 to 25 days.This
Treatment is for Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Numbness,
Bastric complaints associated with Rheumatism and constant
constipation.
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.
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