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Ayurvedic Therapies in India
 Ayurveda,
the ancient traditional method of treatment involving
combinations of herbal medicines, physical massages
and various other forms of therapy, offers excellent
remedies for many illnesses.
Ayurvedic Therapies can be used
to treat ailments like Anxiety, Arthralgia, Asthma,
Back pain, Diabetes, Disc Prolapse, Diseases of the
eye, Dislocation, Dystonia, Hemiplegia, Hypertension,
Impotence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Motor diseases,
Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity, Peptic Ulcer, Peripheral
Neuritis, Psoriasis and other skin diseases, Rheumatic
Joint pains, Rheumatoid Arthritis etc.
Apart from treatment for these diseases
it also offers therapy that rejuvenates the body and
mind from the ills arising out of the frictions of
everyday life.
General Ayurvedic Therapies offered
in India
Uzhichil
This is a special Kerala type of
massage done by two persons using medicated warm oils.
Improves blood circulation, strengthens muscles and
joints, provides good sleep, improves the skin texture
and sheen and nourishes the nerves. This treatment
is not only for people who are ailing, but 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 like ricinus,calatropis, tamarind and more.
This massage is normally done by three people. It
helps in stimulating thenerves and helps in reducing
pain. This is done in cases of Rheumatism, arthritis,
paralysis, sciatica, spondylosis and nervous disorders.
Navarakizhi
The body is massaged with linen
bags filled with cooked Navara rice, frequently warming
it in a mixture ofdecoction and milk. This massage
is normally done by three people. It is acardinal
treatment for diseases affecting the nervous system.
Pain, rheumatism, emaciation of limbs, stroke, hypertension,
sciatica, spondylosis etc. are the indications.
Podikizhi
This is a special type of massage
done with cloth bags filled with herbal powder, which
will be warmed frequently. This massage is normally
done by three people. This massage has been seen
to be very effective for inflammatory joint problems
and primary stages of hemiplegia.
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.
Thalapothichil
Under this procedure, the head is
covered with Amla (Indian gooseberry) paste prepared
in buttermilk or some decoctions suitable for the
condition. Then, the head is covered with a banana
leaf. This procedure has been seen to be very effective
for dealing with stress, anxiety, sinusitis, chronic
headache, sleep disorders and hair loss.
Dhanyamladhara
This procedure will be done by four
people using special pots to pour a warm acidic herbal
fluid (Dhanyamlam) all over patient's body. Helps
to reduce inflammation and pain in many cases and
is a method of sweating without using oils. This is
done for people with cases of arthritis, stroke, rheumatism
etc.
Pizhichil
This is also done using special
pots, pouring warm medicated oil all over the body
along with gentle massage by two people and three
assisting them in collecting and warming the oil.
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.
Sirodhara
Sirodhara 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:
Thailadhara - Sirodara with medicated oil.
Thakradhara – Sirodhara with medicated buttermilk.
Ksheeradhara – Sirodhara with medicated milk.
According to the liquid used, the
effect will be different. Thailadhara is good for
various types of nervous disorders like hemiplegia,
facial palsy etc. Thakaradhara is good for various
skin diseases, sleeplessness, stress and insanity.
And Ksheeradhara is good for cooling the head, which
helps immensely for people suffering from insomnia.
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.
Snehapanam
This involves internal administration
of medicated ghee in daily increasing doses and strict
restrictions on diet and activities. This is the primary
preparation for all the panchakarmas. This is an internal
Shehana (Oleation) procedure. It is helpful in many
cases like allergic asthma, psoriasis, eczema, low
immunity, hyper acidity, peptic ulcer, digestive disorders
and in all kinds of mental illnesses.
Kadeevasthy
A particular type of 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
Urovasthy.
Thalam
Oils or pastes are applied on the
middle of the head and kept for one hour. This has
been seen to be helpful in alleviating insomnia, high
blood pressure, stress and vatha conditions.
Lepanam
Herbal pastes are applied over the
affected parts. This is usually done to reduce swelling,
pain or inflammation of the joints. And this is also
used to treat some skin diseases.
Pichu
Cotton pieces soaked in warm medicated
oils are applied on the affected parts. This cotton
will be soaked with warm oil frequently. This is very
effective in relieving pain for muscles and joints.
This is also performed on the head for some types
of headaches and problems of sensory organs.
Avagaham
After some oil applications, the
patient will be seated in a tub full of hot herbal
decoction suitable for patient's condition. For the
diseases of spinal cord, hip and lower back. This
is very helpful for gynecological conditions.
Upanaham
A concoction of herbal pastes and
some acidic liquids will be applied on the affected
parts. This will be covered with leaves of calotropis,
ricinus etc. and a cotton cloth on the top. This will
be retained in place for at least 12 hours. This is
highly effective for inflammatory joint pains and
helps in reducing stiffness of joints and improves
mobility of joints.
Nethra Tharpanam
Well melted and strained medicated
ghee 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.
Putapakam
Herbal juice mixed with goat's milk
is collected around the eyes similarly as in Nethra
Tharpanam. This helps in relieving tiredness of the
eyes helps in clearing the vision.
Nethradhara
This is an eye wash with special
herbal decoctions, done by two persons. This has been
seen to be very effective for eye infections and helps
in refreshing the eyes.
Aschyothanam
This is nothing but application
of eye drops. This has been found to be helpful in
conditions like various eye infections, cataract etc.
Mukhalepam
A herbal powder is mixed with cow's
milk and applied on the face. It is kept for one hour
and then washed. This is a herbal face pack. This
helps to remove wrinkles and black marks, improve
the skin tone and imparts a special glow to the face.
The powder is a special of the Rajah Ayurvedic hospitals
under which Rajah Islands falls.
Ksheeradhoomam
Under this, the patients face and
neck is steamed with medicated milk. This is very
effective in treating facial paralysis and diseases
of the sensory organs.
Panchakarma Treatments
Vamanam
This is medically induced vomiting.
This is the cleansing process for the upper respiratory
tract and upper digestive tract. Effective in Kapha
rogas and some skin diseases like leukoderma.
Virechanam
This is a medically induced purgation
which cleanses the lower digestive tract. Almost all
types of skin diseases and chronic rheumatic problems
will be relieved by this.
Nasyam
It involves the administration of
medicines through the nose in the form of drops or
powders. It is one of the Panchakarmas. Highly effective
for all kinds of headaches, paralysis, depression,
stress, pain around the neck and shoulders, eye diseases
etc.
Sneha Vasthy
Medicated oil mixed with some herbal
paste and salt, is administered through the anus.
The quantity of material will be decided according
to the strength of the patient and disease. One with
the lowest dose of oil is called Mathra Vasthy. This
is beneficial in chronic nervous disorders, joint
problems and skin diseases.
Kashaya Vasthy
This is enema done with a mixture
of honey, salt, herbal paste, herbal decoction and
medicated oils. This will be preceded by one or two
rounds of Sneha Vasthy according to the condition
of the patient. Combination of Sneha and Kashaya vasthys
are helpful in some chronic rheumatic problems. This
is very effective for Urinary stones, nervous disorders
and in some gynecological problems.
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