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'Ayurveda' is the oldest traditional healing system practised in India and the most comprehensive holistic healing system in the world. This ancient knowledge was given to mankind more than 5000years ago by sages and seers for the well being of humans. It is also known as the mother of all healing systems- it is original source of many modern natural healing therapies.
The sanskrit term 'Ayurveda' is composed of two words- Ayus + veda, Ayus means life and Veda means knowledge. So the literal meaning of Ayurveda is science/knowledge of life.
Ayurveda is the science of awareness as the philosophy of Ayurveda is to make people aware of their health, lifestyle, diet, exercise and mental activities to achieve the perfect balance in body, mind and soul. Born from Ancient Indian wisdom, Ayurveda empowers individuals to heal rapidly and easily using natural ways with the aid of herbs, diet, body therapies and lifestyle.
Ayurveda
is not merely a healing system of diseases, but a knowledge how to lead
one's life in tune with nature and to achieve the higher relams of happiness.
Ayurveda is a complete system of healing in itself, it can also be used
as an integral part of other healing systems. |
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| 1. Pizhichil | ||
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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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| 2. Njavarakizhi | ||
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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. |
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| 3. Dhara- (Thakra Dhara , Thyladhara) | ||
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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. |
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| 4. Vasthi(Matra Vasthi - Sneha Vasthi - Kashaya Vasthi ) | ||
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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. |
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| 5. Sirovasthi | ||
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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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| 6. Udvarthanam | ||
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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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| 7. Abhyangam | ||
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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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| 8. Nasyam | ||
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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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| 9. Snehapanam | ||
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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, leukaemia etc. |
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| 10. Kizhi | ||
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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. |
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| 11. Dhanyamla Dhara | ||
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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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| 12. Yoni Prakshalanam | ||
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Herbal oils and decoctions are applied through the vaginal route. This treatment is good for gynaecological disorders. It is also a purification process for genital organs. |
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| 13. Kativasthi | ||
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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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| 14. Urovasthi | ||
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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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| 15. Ksheeradhoomam | ||
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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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| 16. Thalam | ||
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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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