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Ayurveda, the science af life, has been an intrinsic part of Kerala for
thousands of years. It claims to being amongst the oldest and most
comprehensive holistic healing methods of the world. Fundamentally
Ayurveda as a system, is based up on the theory of perfect harmony of the
'Thridoshas' or three factors viz. 'Vatha' 'Pitha' and 'Kapha'. Ayurveda
aims at restoring and maintaining the natural equillibrium through a
judicial application of natural herbals, massages, special diets, body
therapies etc.
PIZHICHIL
Continuously pour
the lukewarm oil on body by trained masseur and masseuse in
rhythm. This treatment is effective for rheumatic diseases,
nervous disorders, joint pain, sexual weakness etc.
NJAVARAKIZHI
Njavara rice make
pudding with milk and other medicines. This pudding apply on the
body in a lukewarm condition with cloth bags after dipping in
the medicated milk solution. This is very much effective for
hyper tension, all types of rheumatic complaints, joint and hip
pains, numbness, skin disease, beauty care, improve body weight
and to maintain health.
DHARA
Continuous pouring
of suitable medicated oil, milk or butter milk on the forehead
in a special methord. Effective for mental disorders in five
senses ect.
VASTHI
Herbal extracts or
oil are applied through the rectum. This treatment is suitable
for hemiplegia, gastric complaints, constipation, menstural
disorders, arthritis and paralytic complaints etc.
SIROVASTHI
Pour and hold the medicated oil in the head by fitting a special
cap in the head. This treatment is effective for lack of sleep,
facial paralysis, ear , throat and nose problems, headaches etc.
NASYAM
Application of
medicines to nose by blowing. This is effective for disorders
connected with head, headaches diseases related with ear nose
and throat, etc.
SNEHAPANAM
Oral administration
of medicated ghee in proportionally increased quantity under the
strict supervision of the physician. This treatment is for osteo-arthritis,
psoriasis, ulcers and other stomach related dieases etc.
KIZHI
Herbal leaves or
powders in cotton bag applied on body with light pressure and
medicated oil. This is the treatment for injuries, arthritis
complaints, body swellings, spondylosis ect.
ABAYANGAM (BODY
MASSAGE)
This treatment is
for obesity, diabetic compalints, skin diseases etc. Body is
massaged with special type of medicated oils for about 45
minutes with some special strokes.
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