Types of Ayurvedic Therapy
AYURVEDIC MASSAGE TREATMENT (Abhianga)
In Ayurvedic Treatment massage is done in a traditional manner with application of medicated herbal oils. The selection of oil depends on the condition of the subject. Each oil is prepared from 10-50 different herbs. The oils are applied and massage is affected for duration of 30 minutes to one hour depending on the ailments, body constitution, age and other health factors. The massage as well as other oil treatments can be done for one day or for a course of 3, 5, 7, 14 or 21 days depending upon the condition of the subject.
Synchronised massage is beneficial in preventing scales, curing rheumatism, improving physical consistency, bettering eyesight, inducing sound sleep, increasing life span and general sense of well being. It improves the complexion and texture of the skin and provides shining and softness to the skin.
HERBAL STEAM BATH
Herbal steam bath is explained in Ayurveda as one of the sudation process. Here medical steam is used for inducing sweating. The Steam Bath improves peripheral circulation by vasodilatation. This reduces high blood pressure. It also helps the absorption of medicinal particles present in the herbal oil and augments the elimination of impurities in the system through excretory and secretory outlets such as sweat glands, kidneys and liver. Besides, the medicine used for herbal steam bath will help to reduce stiffness, pain and swelling. Body will become light because of the elimination of excess water.
SIRODHARA
Highly medicated special oil is poured on the forehead and head continuously while the subject is supine on a specially designed table. This will tune up the brain and will improve memory. This treatment is also good for preventing and curing diseases like paralysis, senile dementia and other neurological ailments. Further, with appropriate medicines, this procedure can also be employed in psychiatric and psychosomatic diseases, insomnia and even in general debility.
NJAVARAKIZHI
This is a process by which hot medicinal pudding tied up in cloth pouches is applied on the whole body or part thereof to induce sudation. The procedure offers better physical consistency, strengthens the nerves and improves complexion. This is indicated in neurological disorders, rheumatism, arthritis and emaciation of limbs, sport injuries, and pain in the joins. This treatment is restorative and nourishing.
SIROVASTHI
In this treatment procedure, medicated oil is retained about an hour, within a cap fitted around the head. The procedure is indicated in the facial palsy and diseases of head and neck.
THAKRADHARA
It is a calming therapy done by pouring medical buttermilk in the forehead. Indicated for insomnia, depression, burning sensation in the head, psoriasis etc.
KADIDHARA
It is a sudation therapy done by pouring warm fermented grains cooked water over the body with a plunger jug. This is effective in all rheumatic complaints especially in Rheumatoid arthritis.
PIZHICHIL
Highly medicated warm oil is poured on the body in a traditional manner, one hour daily for 3, 5, 7 or 14 days. This is a rejuvenation therapy and will prevent ageing, scales, and wrinkles, it is widely used to cure rheumatism, arthritis and many spastic muscular disorders.
UDWARTHANAM
It is deep dry massage using herbal powders. This reduces obesity, imparts mobility to joints, strengthens muscles and refreshes the body
ELAKIZHI
This is a herbal treatment for stiffness, body pain, etc., especially in the Arthritis and paralysis. Boluses of fried herbal leaves will be warmed by dipping it in medicated warm oil and then massaging it all over the body.
CHOORNASWEDAM
In this procedure, the whole body is made to sweat by the masseur with herbal powder boluses tied in cloth. This treatment is preferred for neurological disorders, rheumatism, arthritis, etc.
In Ayurvedic Treatment massage is done in a traditional manner with application of medicated herbal oils. The selection of oil depends on the condition of the subject. Each oil is prepared from 10-50 different herbs. The oils are applied and massage is affected for duration of 30 minutes to one hour depending on the ailments, body constitution, age and other health factors. The massage as well as other oil treatments can be done for one day or for a course of 3, 5, 7, 14 or 21 days depending upon the condition of the subject.
Synchronised massage is beneficial in preventing scales, curing rheumatism, improving physical consistency, bettering eyesight, inducing sound sleep, increasing life span and general sense of well being. It improves the complexion and texture of the skin and provides shining and softness to the skin.
HERBAL STEAM BATH
Herbal steam bath is explained in Ayurveda as one of the sudation process. Here medical steam is used for inducing sweating. The Steam Bath improves peripheral circulation by vasodilatation. This reduces high blood pressure. It also helps the absorption of medicinal particles present in the herbal oil and augments the elimination of impurities in the system through excretory and secretory outlets such as sweat glands, kidneys and liver. Besides, the medicine used for herbal steam bath will help to reduce stiffness, pain and swelling. Body will become light because of the elimination of excess water.
SIRODHARA
Highly medicated special oil is poured on the forehead and head continuously while the subject is supine on a specially designed table. This will tune up the brain and will improve memory. This treatment is also good for preventing and curing diseases like paralysis, senile dementia and other neurological ailments. Further, with appropriate medicines, this procedure can also be employed in psychiatric and psychosomatic diseases, insomnia and even in general debility.
NJAVARAKIZHI
This is a process by which hot medicinal pudding tied up in cloth pouches is applied on the whole body or part thereof to induce sudation. The procedure offers better physical consistency, strengthens the nerves and improves complexion. This is indicated in neurological disorders, rheumatism, arthritis and emaciation of limbs, sport injuries, and pain in the joins. This treatment is restorative and nourishing.
SIROVASTHI
In this treatment procedure, medicated oil is retained about an hour, within a cap fitted around the head. The procedure is indicated in the facial palsy and diseases of head and neck.
THAKRADHARA
It is a calming therapy done by pouring medical buttermilk in the forehead. Indicated for insomnia, depression, burning sensation in the head, psoriasis etc.
KADIDHARA
It is a sudation therapy done by pouring warm fermented grains cooked water over the body with a plunger jug. This is effective in all rheumatic complaints especially in Rheumatoid arthritis.
PIZHICHIL
Highly medicated warm oil is poured on the body in a traditional manner, one hour daily for 3, 5, 7 or 14 days. This is a rejuvenation therapy and will prevent ageing, scales, and wrinkles, it is widely used to cure rheumatism, arthritis and many spastic muscular disorders.
UDWARTHANAM
It is deep dry massage using herbal powders. This reduces obesity, imparts mobility to joints, strengthens muscles and refreshes the body
ELAKIZHI
This is a herbal treatment for stiffness, body pain, etc., especially in the Arthritis and paralysis. Boluses of fried herbal leaves will be warmed by dipping it in medicated warm oil and then massaging it all over the body.
CHOORNASWEDAM
In this procedure, the whole body is made to sweat by the masseur with herbal powder boluses tied in cloth. This treatment is preferred for neurological disorders, rheumatism, arthritis, etc.
Some Package Ideas
REJUVENATION THERAPY
This is a complete rejuvenation therapy comprising of synchronized special massage, Herbal Steam Bath, Njavarakizhi, etc. This carefully planned health Program is directed towards improving vigor and vitality. It also goes a long way to tone up the skin and improve complexion i.e. it is a return to the bliss of eternal youth.
BODY IMMUNISATION
This is a complete immunisation therapy comprising of the relevant rejuvenation therapy and Panchakarma therapy, which changes according to the person's needs. The Ayurveda Doctor in the centre will suggest the suitable Program. This carefully planned health Program is directed towards strengthening the immune system disorder to achieve ideal health and prevent seasonal diseases.
BODY SUDATION
This package comprises synchronised massage and herbal steam bath. It is meant for improving physical consistency, better eyesight, inducing sound sleep, reduces high blood pressure, elimination of impurities in the system. It also improves the complexion and texture of the skin and provides shining and softness to the skin.
BODY SLIMMING
This package is deep dry massage using herbal powders, which reduces obesity, imparts mobility to joints, strengthens muscles and refreshes the body.
PANCHAKARMA
This package contains the famous Panchakarma (5 therapies) and some of sub therapies. We call it the completeness, as it is a total and integrated health pack meant for both the health and sick. This is indicated in diseases like paralysis, arthritis, rheumatism, skin diseases and mental disorders the 5- fold purification therapy (Panchakarma) is employed. This includes medicated oil enema (Snehavasthi), Decoction enema (Kashaya Vasthi), Purgation with medicines (Virechana), Induced vomiting with medicines (Vamana) and Nasal Medication (Nasya). Panchakarma is a pre requisite of Rasayana therapy (formal rejuvenation therapy), also is useful in cases of sub-fertility and impotence.