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Ayurvedic Treatments Kerala
Ayurveda prescribes many treatments for various medical conditions
such as rheumatism, respiratory problems, blood pressure, cholesterol,
paralysis etc. This system of medicine is special in that it
makes use of only natural ingredients and as a result are totally
harmless and at the same time highly curative. Some of the treatments
offered at Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort are as follows:
PIZHICHIL
( 14 Days)
Pizhichil is a special massage involving the entire body and
which has been found to be very effective for the treatment
of Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia,
paralysis-agitanus, sexual weakness, nervous weakness, nervous
disorders etc. In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied
all over the body by two to four trained therapists in a special
rhythmic way, continuously for about 60 to 90 minutes per day
for 7 to 21 days.
NJAVARAKIZHI
( 14 Days)
Njavarakizhi is carried out by two to four therapists for about
60 to 90 minutes a day for a period of 14 days. Njavarakizhi
is basically a sudation process in which the whole body or any
specific part is made to perspire by the external application
of certain medical puddings tied up in muslin bags. Rheumatism,
pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure,
cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases find its treatment
in Njavarakizhi.
DHARA
( 14 Days)
The Ayurvedic treatment Dhara (which means 'flow') involves
making herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc.,
flow over the forehead for about 45 minutes per day for 7 to
21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia, Vatha predominated
diseases, mental tension and certain skin diseases.
Dashamoola Ksheera Dhara - Medicated milk is poured all
over the body and head from a special vessel placed at a certain
height in a rhythmic manner. This treatment is good for insomnia,
mental tensions, headache due to Pitha dominance, menopause
problems etc.
Sarvanga Kashaya Dhara - This treatment is a kind of
sudation therapy using herbal decoctions. In this process, the
body is made to perspire by pouring a warm decoction from special
herbs from a special vessel placed at a certain height. It is
rubbed onto the body in a rhythmic manner. This method removes
ama or toxins from the tissues and promotes fat
metabolism, removes tension from the muscles and is also good
for pain and stiffness of the joints and muscles, fibromyalgia
etc.
VASTHI
( 14 Days)
Vasthi is the treatment for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia,
numbness, gastric complaints associated with rheumatism and
constipation. The process involves application of certain herbals
oils, herbal extracts etc., through the rectum daily for a period
of 5 to 25 days.
SIROVASTHI
( 14 Days)
Sirovasthi involves pouring certain lukewarm herbal oils into
a cap fitted on the patient's head. This is carried out 15 to
60 minutes everyday for a period of 7 days or as per the condition
of the patient. This treatment is highly effective for facial
paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches,
and other Vatha originated diseases.
UDVARTHANAM
( 14 Days)
Udvarthanam is an Ayurvedic treatment for diseases like hemiplegia,
paralysis, obesity (excess fat) and certain rheumatic ailments.
This is a typical massage with herbal powder for about 30 to
45 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days.
ABHYANGAM
( 14 Days)
As a solution for obesity, especially diabetic gangrene, Somatheeram
provides an Ayurvedic treatment called Abhyangam. It is a special
type of oil massage in which rhythmic strokes are given according
to the nature of the diseases for 45 minutes a day for 14 days.
NASYAM
( 14 Days)
Headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, certain types of skin
diseases etc. are treated in Ayurveda through the procedure
called Nasyam. This special treatment involves applying certain
herbal juices, medicated oils etc. through the nose for 7 to
14 days.
SNEHAPANAM
( 14 Days)
Snehapanam is the treatment for osteoarthritis, psoriasis, leukaemia
etc. This treatment involves the intake of medicated ghee everyday,
the quantity of which is increased proportionally for 8 to 12
days.
KIZHI
( 14 Days)
Kizhi is an Ayurvedic treatment for osteoarthritis, arthritis
with swelling, spondilosis, sports injuries etc. The process
involves the application of herbal leaves and herbs or herbal
powders to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils
for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days.
DHANYAMLA DHARA
( 14 Days)
Dhanyamla Dhara Ayurvedic treatment is done for patients suffering
from hemiplegia, paralysis, rheumatic complaints etc. The process
involves pouring warm herbal liquid all over the body in a rhythmic
way through a special vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily.
YONI PRAKSHALANAM
( 07 Days)
Yoni Prakshalanam is a treatment procedure for curing gynaecological
disorders and for the purification of genital organs. In this
process, herbal oils and decoctions are applied through the
vaginal route.
KATIVASTHI
( - Days)
Through the treatment called Kativasthi, effective relief is
provided for all types of back pain and spinal disorders. 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.
UROVASTHI
( - Days)
Urovasthi is another Ayurvedic treatment wherein, warm medicated
oil is poured over the chest for 45 minutes. This is an effective
treatment for asthma, other respiratory problems, heart diseases
and muscular chest pain.
KSHEERADHOOMAM
( - Days)
For the treatment of facial paralysis, Bell's palsy, speech
disorders and other nervous disorders of the face, Ksheeradhoomam
is prescribed. The treatment procedure consists of fomentation
with cow's milk that is specially medicated.
THALAM
( - Days)
ENT problems, isomnia, migraine etc.are treated through the
procedure called Thalam. For this procedure, special powder
mixed with medicated oil is applied on the head for 20 to 45
minutes.
LEPANAM
( - Days)
For patients suffering from various inflammatory conditions,
Somatheeram prescribes Lepanam as the cure. This treatment involves
the application of medicated herbal paste on the affected area.
MARMA MASSAGE
( - Days)
Through this special massage, the expert therapists stimulates
all the vital points called Marma of the body. It
helps the patients in attaining equilibrium of Vatha, Pitha
and Kapha. This treatment helps strengthen muscles and ligaments
as well as gives relief to old trauma and injuries from sports,
dance and martial arts.
LEKHANEEYAM
( - Days)
This Ayurvedic treatment is the solution for obesity, cellulities
and to tone up the muscles and skin. A very special herbal paste
is massaged on the body in an upward direction.
THARPANAM
( - Days)
Tharpanam is a special Ayurvedic treatment for the eyes. This
is basically a cleaning process for the eyes, which gives a
cooling effect, prevents eye diseases and strengthens the optic
nerve.
MUKHALEPAM
( - Days)
With Mukhalepam treatment, skin tone improve considerably and
wrinkles reduce visibly. Mukhalepam is essentially a herbal
face pack with specially made herbal powder and fresh cream.
This is also good for the eyes.
KARNAPOORANAM
( - Days)
Patients suffering from various ailments associated with the
ear are given the treatment called Karnapooranam. This is process
by which, medicated fumes are applied to the ears for 5 to 10
minutes. It also helps to keep the ears clean and healthy.
MEDICATED STEAM BATH
( - Days)
Undergoing a medicated steam bath helps in eliminating impurities
from the body, to improve the tone of the body, to reduce fat
and to cure certain skin diseases. Certain precious herbal leaves
and herbs are boiled and the steam is passed over the whole
body for 10 to 20 minutes.
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