Our Treatments

It is a simple procedure in which a compartment of flour (black gram powder) is constructed around the painful knee joint, adhered with the same flour and kept in position. Medicated oil which is prescribed by the doctor so as to suit the condition is made luke warm and poured into the compartment.

Kati Vasti is term used in Ayurveda and this is a treatment procedure used in Ayurveda treatments for the various ailments of the lower back. It is made by two words—KATI—means the back area and the VASTI—means a pouch like arrangement. In this method special treatment is given to the back area with special medicated oils.

Vasthi otherwise known as medical enema is a therapeutic procedure in which certain herbs oil herbal extract etc, are applied through the rectum daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. This Vasti treatment is effective for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplgia, numbness, gastric complaints, rheumantism, chronic constipation and disc disorders.

Dhara is a method of Kerala special treatment evolved from the genius of the medical tradition here. Many such distinctive and excellent form of treatments, not practised in the other parts of India are conducted by Kerala Physicians.

Ayurveda advocates Abhyanga or application of medicated herbal oils on body on daily basis for longevity.It tones the body , enhances eye sight, and ensures sound sleep. In Ushma Sweda or steam bath, the sweat pores open up after sitting in a steam chamber filled with aromatic steam of herbs.It is a pre-requisite for panchakarma therapies or purification procedures for the body.

Diced lemon fried in the oil till it gets brown and adds fenugreek horse gram and rock salt. Make a ball in a material with above things and rubbed after warming in the neem oil. Excellent for pain and skin pigmentation.

Podikizhi is a Ayurveda treatment in which the whole body or certain parts of the body are fomented and made to sweat, by the application of medicinal powders. Specific herbs (black gram, horse gram, gingely seeds, and herbs) are tied in muslin pouches and the warmed herbal formula is gently “pounded” and pressed into the skin by the therapists in a synchronized, rhythmic motion.

It is blood purification method like jelooga Avacharanam, siravedham etc. Jelooga avacharanam is a special method for removing the false blood using an organism named as jelooga (leech). These leeches are made to suck off the impure blood from a person. They by themselves leave the person’s body once they are full. This method is effective in curing rheumatic arthritis, skin diseases etc.

Shirodhara is a form of Ayurveda therapy that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead and can be one of the steps involved in Panchakarma. The name comes from the Sanskrit words shiro (head) and dhara (flow).

Shiro vasti is a part of panchakarma treatment in ayurveda. ‘Shira’referse to head, thus shiro vasti is the procedure where medicated oil is retained on the head for a particular period of time. A leather sleeve of about 6 to 8 inches height is placed on the patients head and sealed in to position with help of the paste of black gram powder or wheat powder. The medicated oil is heated till it becomes lukewarm. This lukewarm medicated oil is then poured slowly in a constant and continuous stream in to the space inside the leather sleeve placed on the head.

Udwarthanam is special therapeutic deep tissue massage using herbal powders. Udwarthanam means to elevate or to promote. This massage involves upward stroking, where the powder is rubbed forcibly on the body. Classical treatises on Ayurveda explain this procedure as a daily routine.

Fomentation with warm roasted leaf bags is done along with the basic massage .Elakkizhi helps to relieve the spasm and stiffness of muscles, libricates the joints, strengthen the spinal muscles and relieves joint pain especially backache.

Massage with ayurvedic oils for thr whole body is done in the first phase of this treatment.This is followed by masage with warm rice (medicinal rice,Njavara)bags dipped in a combination of milk and herbal decoctions.This massage nourishes tissues, softens the skin ,enhances complexion,strengthens body muscles, cures the stiffness of the joints,and improves digestive power.

Nasyam is meant for cleaning the head region. Patient is asked to lie down on his back on a wooden cot placed in a room devoid of breeze. Head should be placed slightly down and legs higher. Body especially head, neck and chest should be massaged with oil and fomentation.