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Ayurvedic Treatment Programmes in Kerala
Abhyangam
This oil
massage treatment aims at having a positive impact on
problems of Obesity, particularly for Diabetic Gangrene.
The massage is carried out for 45 minutes every day and
continues upto 14 days.
Dhanyamla Dhara
This treatment
is considered extremely helpful in curing diseases like
Spondylosis, Rheumatism, Spinal Disorders, Osteoarthritis,
Paralysis, Neurological Disorders, Disc Problems,
Hemiplegia, Back Pain, Asthma and Arthritis. In this a
herbal liquid is poured all over the body by means of a
special vessel. The treatment continues for 14 days and
takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Dhara
The treatment
is meant to cure problems like Insomnia, Vatha
predominated diseases, Mental tension and certain Skin
diseases. The treatment includes pouring of some herbal
oil, medicated milk, medicated butter milk on the forehead
in a special method for around 45 minutes. The treatment
is carried out for a duration that ranges between 7 to 21
days.
Kativasthi
In this, a
specially prepared warm medicated oil is placed over the
body parts and is bordered with herbal paste. The
treatment continues for 45 - 60 minutes. It is useful for
problems like Spondylosis, Arthritis, Back Pain and Disc
Problem.
Kizhi
Kizhi provides
relief from osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling,
spondilosis, sports injuries etc. The treatment basically
includes application of herbal leaves and powders (that
are made into pouches and immersed in warm medicated oil)
all over the body for 45 - 60 minutes per day. The process
continues for 14 days.
Ksheeradhoomam
This milk
steam treatment combines herbal medicinal decoction and
milk which together is heated. The steam emanating from
this is passed over the affected part. The treatment is
particularly utilized to cure problems like Numbness,
Paralysis, Neurological Disorders, Headaches, Facial Palsy
and Allergic Rhinitis.
Lepanam
The treatment
is used to cure inflammatory problems. In this medicated
herbal paste is applied on the affected portion of the
body.
Nasyam
This cures
Paralysis, Neurological Disorders, Migraine, Mental
Tension, Headaches, Hair Greying - Premature, Hair And
Scalp., Facial Palsy, ENT Problems, Allergic Rhinitis and
Skin Diseases (some Types). The treatment includes
application of herbal juices and medicated oil through
nose for a period of 1 to 7 days.
Njavarakizhi
The treatment
include the massage of the whole body or a specific part
of the body which results in that part perspiring. The
massage is done by two masseurs for a period of about 60
to 90 minutes per session. Disease which have been found
to be positively affected by this treatment include
Neurological Disorders, Muscular Diseases (Atrophy),
Muscle Pain, Multiple Sclerosis, Limbs - Emaciation Of,
Inflammatory Conditions, Hemiplegia, Disc Problems,
Diabetic Neuropathy, Back Pain and Arthritis.
Pizhichi
The treatment
continued for 7 - 21 days cures problems like Arthritis,
Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Paralysis-Agitanus, Sexual
Weakness, Nervous Weakness and Nervous disorders etc. In
this lukeworm oil is applied all over the body in a
rhythmic pattern by two to four trained therapists.
Sirovasthi
This treatment
is found to cure problems like Facial Paralysis, Dryness
of nostrils, mouth and throat, Severe headaches, and other
Vatha originated diseases. The treatment has a cap fitted
on the patients' forehead in which lukewarm herbal oils
are poured. The treatment takes time depending upon the
condition of the patient.
Snehapanam
The word
literally translates into oral intake of medicated oils or
ghee preparations. The quantity of the intake is gradually
increased during the course of treatment. The treatment is
useful to cure Osteoathritis, Psoriasis, Leukaemia etc.
Thalam
Medicated oil
is applied on the top of the head for 20 - 40 minutes that
proves useful in curing diseases like Headaches, Hair
Greying - Premature, Anxiety, Insomnia and Memory Loss.
Udvarthanam
The treatment
is useful in curing problems like Hemitplegia, Paralysis,
Obesity and certain Rheumatic ailments. Special herbal
powder are applied on body during massage for 45 to 60
minutes.
Urovasthi
As in
Kativasthi, warm medicated oil is placed over the chest
for 45 minutes which proves beneficent in treating
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, Muscular Chest Pain,
Rheumatism and Sports Injuries.
Vasthi
In this
certain herbal oils and herbal extracts are applied
through the rectum every day. This process continues for a
period of 5 to 25 days and proves effective in curing
Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Numbness, Bastric
complaints associated with Rheumatism and constant
constipation.
Yoni
Prakshalanam
This treatment
entails application of herbal oils and decoctions through
the vaginal route. It helps in curing gynecological
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