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A treatment program
will be recommended for you after a consultation with our
doctor it is likely to include a selection of the treatments
described below. For your personal enjoyment and well-being
you may also choose to supplement the program with additional
treatments.
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| Pizhichil
(7-21 DAYS) |
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Pizhichil is considered
a particularly special treatment in Ayurveda. In this
treatment lukewarm herbal oils are squeezed all over the body,
by two to four therapists, continuously in a special rhythmic
way for about 60 to 90 minutes each day. This treatment is
done on a special table made from a single piece of Strychnous
Nuxvomica wood.
This treatment is very effective for
rheumatic diseases like arthritis and joint stiffness,
paralysis (hemi logia, paraplegia), paralysis-agitanus,
nervous weakness and nervous disorders, sexual weakness.
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| Gnavarakizhi
(7-21 Days) |
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Gnavarakizhi is a type
of sudation process in which the whole body, or any specific
part there of, is made to perspire by the external application
of certain Gnavara (medical) rice puddings, in the form of
boluses tied in muslin bags, dipped in a mixture of warm milk
and decoctions. It is applied as appropriate by two to four
therapists for about 60 to 90 minutes each day.
This
treatment is for all type of rheumatism, pain in the joints,
emaciation of limbs, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and
certain kinds of skin diseases and muscular diseases.
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| Siro
Dhara (7 - 21 Days) (Thyla-Thakra-Ksheera Dhara) |
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"SIRO"
means head and "DHARA" means flow of liquid. In
Sirodhara, specially prepared medicinal oils and medicated
buttermilk are poured on the forehead in a special rhythmic
manner for about 30 to 45 minutes per day.
This
treatment is an effective therapy for diseases connected with
the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, throat and nervous system.
It is effective for insomnia, loss of memory, headaches,
migraine and mental tension, Parkinson's disease, cerebral
atrophy, hair loss and certain skin diseases.
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| Vasthi
(5 -25 Days)(Brumhana - Sneha - Kashaya (One time) -
Matravasthi) |
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Vasthi is known as "Medicated
Enema". Vasthi is a therapeutic procedure in which
certain herbal oils, herbal extracts / decoctions are applied
through the rectum daily.
This treatment is very
effective for rheumatism and arthritis, diseases of the
nervous system, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric
complaints, chronic constipation and hemorrhoids, gout,
sciatica, insomnia.
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| Urovasthi
(7 Days) |
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In this process
specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept on the chest for
30 to 45 minutes. This is an effective treatment for asthma
and other respiratory problems, heart diseases and muscular
chest pain.
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| Sirovasthi
(7 - 14 Days) |
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Special
lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap, which is fitted on
the head, and held for 30 to 60 minutes per day, according to
the patient's conditions.
This treatment is highly
effective for facial paralysis and other diseases of the head,
dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches,
cataracts, loss of sensation of the skin (anaesthesia).
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| Kativasthi
(7 Days) |
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In this process
specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept on the lower
back within a herbal paste boundary for 30 to 45 minutes.
This treatment is good for any type of back pain and
spinal disorders. |
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| Abhyangam
(14 - 21 Days) |
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This
is a special oil massage in which strokes are given according
to the circulatory channels for 45 minutes per day, for a
number of days, according to the disease.
This
treatment is very useful for treating obesity, loss of skin
luster, sleeplessness, fatigue, lack of blood circulation and
other vata predominant diseases.
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| Udvarthanam
(14 -28 Days) |
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This treatment is a
typical powder massage. In this procedure certain special
herbal powders are applied to the body, by two therapists, in
a particular way for about 30 to 45 minutes daily.
This
treatment is found to be very effective for obesity,
hemiplegia, paralysis, skin diseases, impaired circulation and
other similar kapha predominant diseases.
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| Nasyam
(7 - 21 Days) |
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Nasyam
is one of the most important procedures in Panchakarma. In
this treatment herbal juices and medicated oils are applied
through the nose.
This treatment is highly effective
for diseases of the head including headaches, migraine, facial
paralysis, mental disorders, skin disease, nasal congestion
and chronic sinusitis.
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| Snehapanam
(8 -12 Days) |
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This word literally
means oral intake of medicated oils or ghee preparations. This
is done as a therapeutic procedure and as a preparatory
procedure during the body purification therapy. Medicated ghee
or oils are given internally, in proportionally increasing
quantities, for a period of 8 to 12 days.
This
treatment is very effective for osteo arthritis, psoriasis,
chronic constipation and hemorrhoids. |
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| Kizhi
(7 -14 days) |
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Herbal leaves or
powders are made into boluses, dipped into warm medicated oil
and applied to the whole body, or a specified part, for 30 to
45 minutes daily.
This is very effective for osteo
arthritis, spondylosis, sports injuries and muscular atrophy. |
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| Dhanyamla
Dhara (14 Days) |
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Warm herbal liquid is
poured all over the body in a rhythmic way using a special
vessel. This is done for 30 minutes to 1 hour daily. This
treatment is very effective for hemiplegia and paralysis. |
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| Yoni
Prakshalanam (7 Days) |
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Herbal oils and
decoctions are applied through the vaginal route. This
treatment is good for gynecological disorders. It is also a
purification process for the genital organs. |
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| Ksheeradhoomam
(7 Days) |
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This is a special
procedure in which a mixture of medicinal decoctions and cow's
milk is heated and the steam thus liberated is passed through
a tube and applied over the affected parts or whole body.
This is found to be very effective for nervous
disorders of the face including facial paralysis, Bell's Palsy
and speech disorders. |
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| Thalam
(7 Days) |
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Special
powders are mixed with medicated oil and applied to the top of
the head for 20 to 45 minutes.
This treatment is
helpful for curing ENT problems, insomnia, migraine and mental
disorders.
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| Lepanam
(7 Days) |
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This is a process
in which medicated herbal paste, prepared with herbal ghees,
and milk, is applied on the affected part or whole body. This
is useful for various types of inflammatory conditions,
arthritis, gout, skin diseases and eczema.
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| Thalapothichil
(7 Days) |
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Various
medicinal herbs, selected according to Dosha predominance, are
made into a paste and applied to the scalp for 30 to 45
minutes.
This treatment is good for insomnia,
premature greying and other problems related to the hair and
scalp, mental disorders.
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| Tharpanam
(1 Time) |
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This is a cleaning
process of the eyes, which gives a cooling effect, preventing
eye diseases and strengthening the optic nerve. |
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| Rejuvenation
Massage (1 Time) |
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A whole body massage
with herbal oil or herbal powder, using hands and feet, for 90
minutes. This is good for rejuvenating vitality. |
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| General
Massage (1 Time) |
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A
whole body massage, by hand for 60 minutes, with herbal oils
and herbal powder. This massage tones up the body and improves
the blood circulation.
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| Medicated
Steam Bath (1 Time) |
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Rare and precious
herbal leaves and herbs are boiled and the steam is passed to
the whole body for about 10 to 20 minutes. This is good for
certain skin diseases, to eliminate impurities from the body,
to improve the tone of the body and to reduce fat. |
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| Marma
Massage (1 Time) |
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This is a 90 minute
massage stimulating all vital points of the body called "MARMAS".
This helps you to attain an equilibrium of Vata, Pitta and
Kapha. This massage is also helpful for those involved in
sports, dance and martial arts as it strengthens your deep
muscles and ligaments. |
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| Mukhalepam
(1 Time) |
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Wrinkles, black heads,
cellulite, sun tan, etc. destroy the natural beauty of the
skin especially of the face. To overcome these, we have a very
special face massage using a herbal face pack produced with
specially made herbal powers, fresh fruits and creams. |
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