| Ayurvedic Treatment Programmes in Kerala |
| PIZHICHIL |
| In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by two to four trained masseurs in a special rhythmic way for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is very useful for Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis-agitanus, sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders etc. |
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| NJAVARAKIZHI |
| It enhances physical consistency, strengthens the nervous system and improves the overall appearance of the skin. This is a strengthening fomentation employed in all kinds of neurological disorders, rheumatism, arthritis congenital deformity of the limbs, dislocation of bones and joints etc. |
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| DHAARA |
| The treatment is meant to cure problems like Insomnia, Vatha predominated diseases, Mental tension and certain Skin diseases. The treatment includes pouring of some herbal oil, medicated milk, medicated butter milk on the forehead in a special method for around 45 minutes. The treatment is carried out for a duration that ranges between 7 to 21 days. |
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SIROVASTHI |
| Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patient’s conditions for a period of 7 days. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, burning sensation of head and other vatha originated diseases. |
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| VASTHI |
| In this certain herbal oils and herbal extracts are applied through the rectum every day. This process continues for a period of 5 to 25 days and proves effective in curing Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Numbness, Bastric complaints associated with Rheumatism and constant constipation |
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| UDVARTHANAM |
| This is a typical massage with herbal powders for about 30 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment is for the diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity (excess fat) and certain rheumatic ailments. |
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| NASYAM |
| 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, certain types of skin diseases etc. |
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| ABHYANGAM |
| Special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the diseases for 45 minutes per day for 14 days. This treatment is very useful for obesity, especially for diabetic Gangrene (a condition due to lack of blood circulation in the extremes of the body) etc. |
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| SNEHAPANAM |
| The word literally translates into oral intake of medicated oils or ghee preparations. The quantity of the intake is gradually increased during the course of treatment. The treatment is useful to cure Osteoathritis, Psoriasis, Leukaemia etc. |
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| KIZHI |
| Kizhi provides relief from osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondilosis, sports injuries etc. The treatment basically includes application of herbal leaves and powders (that are made into pouches and immersed in warm medicated oil) all over the body for 45 - 60 minutes per day. The process continues for 14 days. |
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| DHANYAMLA DHARA |
| Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in a rhythmic way through a special vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily. This treatment is very effective for hemiplegia, paralysis, rheumatic complaints etc. |
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| YONI PRAKSHALANAM |
| This treatment entails application of herbal oils and decoctions through the vaginal route. It helps in curing gynecological disorders. |
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| 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 1 hour and it is good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders. |
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| UROVASTHI |
| Warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes. This is an effective treatment for asthma, other respiratory problems, heart diseases and muscular chest pain. |
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| KSHEERADHOOMAM |
| This is fomentation with medicated cow milk. This treatment is good for facial paralysis, Bell’s palsy, speech disorders and other nervous disorders of the face. |
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| THALAM |
| Special powder mixed with medicated oil applying on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes. This treatment is helpful for ENT problems, insomnia, migraine etc. |
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| LEPANAM |
| This is a process by which medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected part. This is useful for various types of inflammatory conditions. |
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