Ayurvedic Treatments

Panchakarma, Abhyangam, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi, Sirodhara, Sirovasthi, Kativasthi, Elakizhi, Nasyam, Anti-Aging, Good offspring, Rejuvenation for healthy life, Rasayana Chikitsa

Panchakarma :

This is a five-fold purification therapy, which consists of virechanam, vamanam, nasyam, kashaya vasti and sneha vasti. This treatment is specified for the healthy as well as for the diseased in order to eliminate toxins from the body.The best panchakarma treatment in kerala is provided by Vaidya Health care

The procedures we follow in Vaidya Ayurveda Hospital are:

• Poorvakarma which preparing the body for Panchakarma: those are Podikizhi (that is herbal powder bundle massage) Abhyangam (Massage), Steambath and Elakizhi (that is herbal leaves bundle massage).
  
  
• Pradhanakarma which means exact cleaning process that includes Vireethana (Purgation) Vamana (Therapeutic vomiting), Nasyam (Nesal Treatment), Sneha Vasthy (that is oil enema) and Kashaya Vasthy (that is decoctions enema )
  
  
• Paschat Karma (Rejuvenation Therapy)
  
  
• Njavara Kizhi (Rice bag Massage) and Pizhichil (oil bath).

Abhyangam :

This means oil massage. This ayurvedic massage raises metabolism which increases circulation, better tissue respiration which causes body to flush out all waste products more efficiently. Abhyanga improves intelligence, concentration and confidence.

Pizhichil :

This is an exclusive treatment called as Kayadhara. Here the lukewarm medicated herbal oil is dispensed all over the body. This treatment is very effective in treating rheumatic diseases like paralysis, arthritis, hemiplegia, nervous disorders and nervous weakness.

Njavarakizhi :

This is the most rejuvenating treatment where bolus of Njavara (special variety of rice) massage is given for whole body massage.

Sirodhara :

Here medicated milk, herbal oils, and medicated butter milk are tipped on the forehead in a specific method using a special pot for about 45 minutes a day. This treatment helps in treating diseases of neck, impaired memory, insomnia, spondylitis, fatigue, paraplegia and lack of vitality.

Sirovasthi :

Some herbal oils that are lukewarm are poured into a cap fixed on the head for about 20 to 60 minutes each day as per patients conditions. This treatment is for dryness of nostrils, facial paralysis, mouth and throat, vatha-originated diseases and severe headaches.

Kativasthi :

Here warm medicated oil which is specifically prepared is kept over the low back with borders made of some herbal pastes. This treatment lasts usually for 30-45 minutes. This is for lumbago, low back pain, disc prolapse and degenerative vertebral diseases.

Elakizhi :

Small bags that contain herbal leaves are applied to the whole body with hot medicated oils for around 40-45 minutes per day. This is for osteoarthritis, spondylosis and other sports injuries.

Nasyam :

This is the treatment of nasal application which consists of herbal oil or juices. It is a purification method which is meant for removing vitiated doshas from supracervical region. This is used for mental and paralytic disorders.

Rasayana Chikitsa :

The primitive treatment to attain long life and freedom from illnesses by enhancing the strength of physique and sense organs. This treatment helps in controlling the process of aging and building up immunity against diseases like Cancer.

Authored By: Dr. Kiran B Nair