PRIME TREATMENTS IN AYURVEDA

1.       Pizhichil – It is one among the rare and special treatments of Kerala.  In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by two to four trained therapists in a special rhythmic way continuously for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days.  This treatment is done in a special table made from a single piece of Strychnos Nuxvomica wood.  This treatment is very useful for Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis – agitanus, sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders etc.

2.      Njavarakizhi – It is a type of sudation process in which the whole body or any specific part there of is made to perspire by the application of certain medicinal puddings externally in the form of boluses tied up in muslin bag.  Two to four masseurs apply this for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days.  This treatment is for all types of rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and certain kind of skin diseases. 

3.     Sirodhara – Sira – means Head and Dhara means the continuous flow of a liquid.  In this process some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc, are poured on the forehead in a special method of about 40 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days.  This treatment is mainly for insomnia,

loss of memory, headaches, mental tention and certain skin   diseases.

4.    Vasthi – Otherwise known as Medicated Enema.  Vasthi is a Therapeutic procedure in which certain herbal oils, herbal extracts, etc are applied through the rectum daily for a period of 5 to 25 days.  This treatment is effective for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints, rheumatism and chronic constipation. 

5.    Sirovasthi – Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head and held for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patient’s conditions for a period of 07 days.  This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches and other diseases of the head. 

6.    Udvarthanam – This treatment is otherwise known as Powder Massage.  This is found very effective in the obesity, hemiplegia, paralysis, skin diseases, impaired circulation etc and similar diseases.  In this procedure 2 therapists apply certain special Herbal Powders in a peculiar way on the body for about 30 to 40 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. 

7.    Abhyangam – This is a special type of oil massage in which strokes arte given according to the circulatory channels for 45 minutes per day for 14 days. This treatment is very useful for obesity, loss of skin luster, sleeplessness and fatigue.

8.    Nasyam – Being one among the Panchakarma procedures, Nasyam is a treatment in which herbal juices, medicated oils etc, are applied through nose for 7 to 14 days.  This treatment is highly effective for certain kinds of headaches, paralysis mental disorders, some types of skin diseases etc. 

9.    Kizhi – Herbal leaves or powders are made in boluses and are applied on the whole body or a part specified after dipping it in warm medicated oils.  This is done for 45 minutes daily for a period of 07 to 14 days.  This is very effective for osteo arthritis, spondylosis, sports injuries etc. 

10.           Sandhi Vatha Chikilsa – Unlike the modern medicine Ayurveda has very effective cures for Arthritic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteo arthritis, ankylosing spondylosis, cervical spondylosis, osteo porosis etc.  This programme includes massage, lepanam, and oil application on affected parts, kizhi, steam bath, snehavasthy, kakshaya vasthy, pizhichil, njavarakizhi, snehapanam and internal medicines. 

11.Snehapanam - This word literally means oral intake of medicated oils or  ghee preparations.  This is done as a therapeutic procedure and also as a preparatory process during the body purification therapy.  In this treatement medicated ghee or oils are given internally in proportionally increasing quantity for a period of 08 - 12 days.  This treatment is very effective for osteo arthritis,  psoriasis chronic constipation, haemorrhoids etc,. 

12.Dahanyamla Dhara - Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in rhythmic way using a special vessel.  This is done for 45 minutes to 01 hour daily.  this treatment is very effective for hemiplegia, paralysis. 

13.Yoniprakshalanam - Herbal oil and decoction are applied through the vaginal root, this treatment is good for gynecological disorders.  It is also a purification process for genital organ. 

14.Kativasthi - In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with herbal paste boundary.  This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 01 hour and it is good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders. 

15.Urovasthi - Like Kativasthi warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes.  This is an effective treatment for Asthma, other respiratory problem, heart diseases and muscular chest pain. 

16. Ksheeradhoomam - This is a special procedure in which a mixture for medicinal decoction and cows milk is heated and the steam thus liberated is passed to a tube and applied over the affected area or whole body.  This is found very effective for facial palsies, speech disorders, ptosis and various nervous disorders. 

17.Thalam - Special powder mixed with medicated oil is applied on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes.  This treatment is helpful for curing ENT problems, insomnia, migraine etc. 

18. Lepanam - This is a process in which medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected part, this is useful for various types of inflammatory conditions, skin diseases, arthritis, gout, etc. 

19. Thalapothichil - Various medicinal herbs selected according to dosha predominance is made into a paste and applied to the scalp for 30 to 45 minutes.  This treatment is good for insomnia, premature, greying and other problems to the hair and scalp. 

20. Swasa Kasa Chikilsa - Respiratory diseases like bronchill asthma, prolonged cough, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis etc, can be very effectively treated in Ayurveda.  This program includes body massage, urovasti, pizhichil, podikizhi, snehavashti, kashaya vasthy, nasyam and internal Ayurvedic  medicines. 

21 Sukhanidra - Ayurveda , the knowledge of the life is not only related with the body, but with the mind and soul also, this particular treatment program is very much helpful for conditions like insomnia (lack of sleep), anxiety and it improves immunity and self confidence.  This treatment program includes body massages, shirovasthy, ksheeradhara, thailadhara, thalam, thalapothichil and internal Ayurvedic medicines , yoga and meditation. 

22. Psoriasis Treatment Program ( Sidhma Chikilsa)- Ayurveda forms very effective treatment for all type of psoriasis and various other skin diseases.  This special Ayurvedic treatment program last for 21 to 28 days.  This program includes special lepanam, abhyangan, snehapanam, pizhichil, medicated steam bath, shirovasty, exclusievely prepared internal herbal medicines along with yoga meditation because, Ayurveda emphasis that most diseases are psychosomatic.