Shirodhara :
Shirodhara means pouring of a liquid on the forehead in a continuous stream. According to the type of liquid used, Sirodhara can be classified into three types :
1. Tailadhara - Shirodara with medicated oil.
2. Takradhara – Shirodhara with medicated buttermilk.
3. Kshiradhara – Shirodhara with medicated milk.
Abhyangam :
This is a special type of massage done by using medicated warm oils. Improves blood circulation, strengthens muscles and joints, provides good sleep, and improves the skin texture. This treatment is for anyone who wants to rejuvenate the entire system.
Elakizhi :
This is a process of massaging the body with heated cloth bag filled with fried medicinal leaves.
It helps in stimulating the nerves and helps in reducing pain. This is done in cases of Rheumatism, arthritis, paralysis, sciatica, spondylosis and nervous disorders.
Pindsweda :
The body is massaged with linen bags filled with cooked Navara rice, frequently warming it in a mixture of decoction and milk. It helps in treatment for Pain, rheumatism, emaciation of limbs, stroke, sciatica, spondylosis etc. are the indications.
Udvarthanam :
This is the process of massaging the body with herbal powders in a reverse order. The massage is done from the bottom up. The treatment is mainly for obesity, cholesterol and certain rheumatic complaints
Pizhichil :
This is also done by pouring warm medicated oil all over the body along with gentle massage This procedure has been seen to be very helpful in many types of multi joint problems and hemiplegia. It is strictly done for specific illnesses.
Sirovasthy :
Under this, warm oils are kept on the head inside a leather cap for a long duration which depends on case to case. This is highly effective in cases of facial paralysis, headaches, spondylosis, hemiplegia etc.
Kativasti :
Oil is kept over the affected part (usually the lower back) inside a boundary made of some herbal pastes. This is particularly effective in all kinds of back pains and spinal disorders. The same procedure when done on the chest is called hridbasti.
Lepan :
Herbal pastes are applied over the affected parts to reduce swelling, pain or inflammation of the joints. And this is also used to treat some skin diseases.
Netra Tarpanam :
Medicated ghee (melted ) will be collected in a ridge made around the eyes with black gram paste. This is very effective for refractive errors and degenerative diseases of the eyes.
Mukhalepam (Herbal face pack) :
A herbal powder is mixed with cow's milk and applied on the face. It is kept for specific time and then washed. It helps to remove wrinkles and black marks, improve the skin tone and imparts a special glow to the face.
Panchakarma Treatments
Vamana :
This is the detoxification process for the kapha disorders and some skin diseases like leukoderma, psoriasis etc. This is medically induced vomiting.
Virechanam :
It cleanses the lower digestive tract. Almost all types of skin diseases, Pitta disorders and chronic rheumatic problems will be relieved by this. This is a medically induced purgation.
Nasyam :
It is effective for headaches, allergic rhinitis, paralysis, depression, stress, pain around the neck and shoulders, eye diseases etc It involves the administration of medicines through the nose in the form of drops or powders.
Sneha Basti :
Medicated oil is administered through the anus. The quantity of material will be decided according to the strength of the patient’s prakruti and disease. This is beneficial in chronic nervous disorders, joint problems and skin diseases & other vata disorders.
Kashaya basti :
This is enema done with a mixture of honey, salt, herbal paste, herbal decoction and medicated oils. This is very effective for Urinary stones, nervous disorders, chronic rheumatic problems and in some gynecological problems.
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