Ayurveda offers sustainable after effect free relief from several chronic ailments. Rejuvenation therapy to recharge the body and refresh the mind is unique to the ayurvedic system. |
| Salient features of popular Ayurvedic Rejuvenation & Therapeutic regimen |
| I - Rejuvenation Procedures |
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Rejuvenation therapy (Rasayana Chikitsa) |
Whole body massage with herb enriched oils followed by herbal steam bath. The rhythmic massage is a comfortable process that even puts many to sleep. The procedure tones up skin, gives one a totally rejuvenated “Born again” feel. |
Body Purification therapy (Shodhana chikitsa) |
A combination of procedures including massages and consumption of herb enriched preparations intended to cleanse the body of accumulated drug adulterants, pollutants and clogged dirt and dust. |
Immunisation/ Longevity therapy (Kayakalpa chikitsa) |
A combination procedure combining consumption of herb enriched ghee and the five point programme or panchakarma. The procedure fortifies the immune system and slows down the ageing process significantly. |
Rejuvenation Massage |
Whole body massage with herbal oil for rejuvenating body and system, reducing mental tension, sexual weakness and improving vitality. |
Medicated steam bath |
Bathing in herb enriched steam. A procedure recommended to relieve skin diseases, eliminate impurities, reduce sub coetaneous fat and to tone up the body. |
II - Therapeutic Procedures
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a) Pizhichil |
Indication: Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemeplegia, Paralysis agitanus, Sexual and nervous weakness.
Procedure: Luke warm herbal oils are applied all over the body and rhythmic massage is done for 60 - 90 minutes/day for 7 to 21 days. |
b) Njavarakizhi |
Indication: Rheumatism, Joint pain. Hypertension, Hyper cholestorolenia, Skin disorders of systemic origin.
Procedure: Medicinal puddings in muslin cloth bags is applied all over the body for 60 - 90 minutes/ day for 14 days. |
c) Abhayangam |
Indication: Obesity, Diabetic gangrene
Procedure: Manage with specialized massage strokes for 45 minutes/day for 14 days. |
d) Nasyam |
Indication: Head aches, Paralysis, Mental disorders, Certain types of skin diseases.
Procedure: Nasal application of herbal juices or oils for 7 to 14 days. |
e) Snehapanam |
Indication: Ostes arthritis, sporiasis, leukaemia
Procedure: Internal consumption of medicated ghee for a period of 8 to 12 days. |
f) Kizhi |
Indication: Osteo arthiritis, arthiritis, spondilosis
Procedure: Application of luke warm medicaments and medicinal leaves in boluses on selected body parts. |
g) Dhanyamla Dhara |
Indication: Hemeplegia, paralysis, rheumatism.
Procedure: Rhythmic massage with continuous poring of herbal Preparations for 45 minutes - 60 minutes. |
h) Yoni Prakshalanam |
Indication: Gynaecological problems.
Procedure: Vaginal application of herbal oils and decoction. |
i) Dhara |
Indication: Insomnia, mental tension, some skin ailments
Procedure: Herb enriched oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk are
poured in a continuous steam on the forehead for 45 minutes every day for 7 to 21 days. |
j) Vasthi |
Indication: Arthiritis, Paralysis, Hemoplegia, Numbiness, Gastric irritation
Procedure: Rectal application of herbal oils and extracts daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. |
k) Sirovasthi |
Indication: Facial paralysis, Dryness of mouth, throat, severe head ache.
Procedure: Herbal oils are retained in a cap filled on the head for 15 to 60 minutes every day for 7 days. |
l) Udwarthanam |
Indication: Hemoplegia, Paralysis, Obesity, Rheumatism
Procedure: Massage with herbal powders 30 minutes every day for 14 to 28 days. |
m) Urovasthi |
Indication: Asthma, resperatery problems, heart diseases and chest pain
Procedure: Warm medicated oil is retained over the chest for 45 minutes. |
n) Ksheeradhomam |
Indication: Facial paralysis, Bell’s palsy, speck and nervous disorders of the face.
Procedure: Fermentation with herb enriched cow’s milk. |
o) Thalam |
Indication: ENT problems, migraine, insomnia
Procedure: Herbal powder in oil/herbal juice is retained on the head for 30 to 45 minutes.
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p) Lepanam |
Indication: Inflammation of specific points.
Procedure: Application of herbal paste on the affiliated part. |
q) Sidhara Chikitsa |
Indication: Psoriasis
Procedure: A combination process involving Lepanam, Abhyangam, Snehapanam, Pizhichil, Medicated steam bath and sirovasthi. |
r) Slimming Programme |
A combination process of herbal powder massage and herbal oil massage, herbal steam bath, intake of herbal juices. |
s) Beauty care programme |
For improving skin tone and skin complexion. The procedure comprises of herbal face pack, herbal ream and oil massage, intake of herbal tea and herbal steam bath. |
t) Speciality programme for spine and neck ailments |
A combination of speciality massages including Kativasthi, Sneha vasthi, Kashaya vasthi, Pizhichil, Njavara kizhi and special excercises is used for spine and neck problems.
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u) Karnapooranam |
Indication: Ear problems
Procedure: Application of herb enriched fumes to exterior ear |
v) Tharpanam |
Indication: Eye problems and strain of the optic nerve.
Procedure: Application of herb enriched preparation on the eye. |
w) Mukhalepam |
A procedure to reduce wrinkles and improve skin tone.
The procedure involves application of herb enriched face powders and creams. |
