Key to
Ayurveda therapies
Synchronised
Massage
This is subjecting the body
with comfortable strokes along
with the application of
medicated oils. This therapy
comforts the person, improves
blood circulation, prevents
absorption of inflammatory
exudations, removes obesity
and pain in the body, relieves
fatigue and promotes
development of muscles.
Steam Bath
It is procedure by which the
person is made to perspire by
the application of medicated
steam all over the body,
except the head. Indicated for
neurological aliments,
rheumatism, pain all over the
body, stiffness of back,
arthritis, skin diseases etc.
Njavarakizhi
By this procedure, the whole
body or a particular part
there of is made to sweat by
the gentle massage with
medical puddings as boluses
tied in cloth. Indicated for
neurological diseases,
rheumatism, arthritis,
emaciation of limbs for
restoration of health.
Pizhichil
It is a suedation therapy done
by pouring warm medicated oil
over the body from a
particular height with a
regular speed of flow. This is
effective in paralysis,
hemiplegia, arthritis,
stiffness of limbs, spastic
conditions. It is also a
rejuvenation therapy.
Sirodhara
It is a process by which
medicated oil, milk etc. are
poured in a continuous stream
in the forehead. Indicated for
neurological diseases,
insomnia, depression, chronic
head aches, sleeplessness and
burning sensation in the head.
Udwarthanam
It is deep dry massage using
herbal powders. This reduces
obesity, imparts mobility to
joints, strengthens muscles
and refreshes the body.
Sirovasthi
This is a treatment for brain
strength. In this, a cap, made
up of flexible leather will be
fixed on the head and slightly
warm oil will be poured
inside. Duration - 1 hour.
Kadidhara
It is a sedation therapy done
by pouring warm liquid extract
of cooked fermented grains
over the body with nozzled
pitcher. This is effective in
all rheumatic complaints
especially in rheumatoid
arthritis.
Thakaradhara
It is a sedation therapy done
by pouring warm medicated
buttermilk in the forehead.
Indicated for insomnia,
depression and burning
sensation in the head.
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 in medicated
warm oil and massage with it
all over the body.
Tharpanam
Pouring medicated ghee on eyes
for improving eyesight.
Choornaswedam
In this procedure, the whole
body is made to sweat by
massaging with herbal powder
as boluses tied in cloth.
Indicated for neurological
disorders, rheumatism and
arthritis
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