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.
Njavarakizhi
It is a process by which the whole body or any
specific part thereof is made to perspire by the
application of certain medical puddings externally
in the form of boluses tied up in a muslin bag.
This is applied by two to four masseurs for about
60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days.
This treatment is for all types’ rheumatism,
pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, blood
pressure, cholesterol and certain kinds of skin
diseases.
Dhara
In this process, some herbal oils, medicated milk,
medicated butter milk etc., are poured on the
forehead in a special method for about 45 minutes
in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment
is mainly for insomnia, vatha predominated diseases,
mental tension and certain skin diseases.
Vasthi
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc., are
applied through the rectum daily for a period
of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is for arthritis,
paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints
associated with rheumatism and constant constipation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Snehapanam
Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally
increased quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days.
This treatment is for osteo arthritis, sporaris,
leukemia etc.
Kizhi
Herbal leaves and herbs or herbal powders are
applied to the whole body in boluses with hot
medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period
of 7 to 14 days. This treatment is for osteo arthritis,
arthritis with swelling, spondilosis, sports injuries
etc.
Dhanyamala 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.
Yoni Prakshalanam
Herbal oils and decoctions are applied through
the vaginal route. This treatment is good for
gynecological disorders. It is also a purification
process for genital organs.
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.
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.
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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