Ayurveda The Healing Touch

Ayurveda, India's ancient science of healing is at a conservative estimate, some three thousand years old. It is purely herbal based, its medication made from the roots, the leaves, the sap or even the bark of a tree, from small shrubs and weeds, from spices and their extracts. And sometimes even from precious metals, administered in powdered form. No chemicals are used, so there are no harmful or painful side effects.There are two points to be noted. Firstly, if you have a couple of twinges after your treatment has started, it's an excellent sign. It shows your treatment is beginning to take effect. Secondly the benefits of the treatment will sometimes not be immediate. Ayurveda is treating your body and only after your body responds will you start feeling the difference.

We have selected a few treatments that you can avail at the Ayurveda Centres.

01. Pizhichil
A special kind of massage with herbal oils. Good for rheumatic ailments and nervous disorders. Proposed period: 7 to 14 days or according to condition.

02. Njavarakizhy
A treatment that induces perspiration through the external applications of medicated rice concoctions. Good for joint paints, arthritic conditions and certain skin diseases. Proposed period: 14 days or according to condition.

03. Pathrasweda
A variety of herbs with high medicinal valve are packed in leaf bundles which are used to massage the body.

04. GENERAL BODY MASSAGE: The body is massaged with herbal oils and powders, Tones, improves circulation and restores energy and vigour.

05. Foot Massage
Eextra pressure is used in this massage. It is suitable for obesity. It also helps reduce inflammation resulting from falls.

06. Medicated Steam Bath
The body is exposed to the rejuvenating vapours of special leaves and herbs that are boiled. Eliminates toxins, reduce fat tissue and good for certain skin disorders.

07. Udavarthanam
A massage with herbal powders. Good for obesity, Paralysis and certain rheumatic disorders. Proposed period: 14 to 28 days or according to condition.

08. Nasyam
A variety of herbal preparations are used to cleanse the nasal passage.

09. Dhara
A mental relaxant consisting of herbal oils and medicated buttermilk poured on the forehead and sometimes on the body as well. Good for insomnia, mental tension and certain skin problems.

10. Sivovasthi
A treatment that anoints the head with special herbal oils. Good for headaches and "Vatha" originated ailments. Proposed period: 7 days or according to condition.

Ayurveda Packages
We have selected a few Health & Rejuvenation Package 3/6 days for those with minor ailments and have no clear understanding of the "Ayurveda" way of healing. You can select your package to suite your particular need and in consultation with the residence Ayurveda Doctor at the center.

01.Rejuvenation Therapy or Rasayana Chikistha
Rejuvenation Therapy or "Rasayana Chikistha" aims at preventing the destructive effects of ageing on the human body together with promoting the quality and quantity of ones life span.

The seven days package offered to you includes Body Massage combined with Medicated steam bath and medicated bath, Pizhichil and Njavarakizhi.

02.Body Massage 01 days
It is done with medicated oils as per the conditions of the individual. It is done for 60 - 90 minutes and is intended to rejuvenate body and mind to tone the skin and increase circulation and to achieve ideal health and longevity.

03.Pizhichil - 01/ 02/ 03 days
It is a special massage done by two persons and is a Sudation as well as a Oelation Therapy. About 4-5 litres of luke warm medicated oil, selected according to body constitution and illness is poured over the body continuously for about 45 to 60 minutes for three days. This treatment tones up the body, increase circulation, nourishes the muscular and nervous systems and expels the metabolic wastes through the skin.

04. Njavarakhizhi - 04 / 05/ 06 days
It is a bundle massage performed with linen bag filled with "njavara" rice, cooked in milk and herbal decoctions. This is a nourishing treatment and is indicated in all type of neurological and arthritic complaints.

02. Hemiplegia (Pakshagatham)
Hemiplegia or Cerebro Vascular accident, known as Pakshagatham in Ayurveda is classified under the Vata Group of diseases. It is characterized mainly by the paralysis of one side of the body or a numb feeling due to haemorrage.

The 31 day programme for Pakshatham offered includes "Kalathra Swetham, Kadidhara, Punnagathi Kizhi, Sirovasthi, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhy and general massage.

a. Sirovasthi
This is a treatment which is intended to stimulate the brain cells. Here warm oil is poured into a special cap kept on the head of the patient and is retained for 45 minutes.

b. Massage
Mild physiotherapy followed by a special Ayurvedic massages done every day. This helps in the restoration of normal tone of the muscles prevent joint stiffness, increases circulation, tones up the skin and gives stimulation to the nervous system.

c. Kulatha Swedam
This is done with a bundle filled with special herbal powders which is heated to a specified temperature and is used to massage the affected parts and rest of the body for 60 to 90 minutes. It is good for stimulating the neuro-mascular system of the body and is indicated in all vata complaints.

d. Kadidhara - (Kanjika Amla Dhara)
This treatment is done with "Kadi" which is fermented preparations. The warm kadi is poured all over the body of the patient in a stream without interruption for a period of 60 to 90 minutes. This is indicated in all Vata diseases including Pakshagatham.

e. Punnagathikzhi
This is a bundle massage in which the bundle having special a medicinal herbs is dipped in warm medicated oil before application on the body of the patient.

f. Pizhichil
Pizhichil is a special massage done with 4 to 5 liters of warm medicated oils. The two masseurs who stand on both sides of the patient drip the oil throughout the body of the patient in a continuous stream for 60 to 90 minutes, massaging gently all the time. It is indicated in all Vata complaints, to increase blood circulation and to strength the neuro muscular system.

g. Njavarakhizhi
It is a bundle massage performed with linen bags filled with Njavara Rice, cooked in milk and herbal decoction. This is a nourishing treatment and Vata complaints.

03. Rheumatoid Arthritis (Vata Raktham)
This is an auto immune disease characterized by symptoms like joint pain and swelling, loss of appetite, joint deformities etc. The treatment should be directed against the auto immune reaction of the body. In Ayurveda, we consider the disease to be due to 'Vata' and 'Raktha': The Vata being responsible for Rhuematic complaints and 'Raktha' or blood for the auto immune reaction.

Treatment schedule

a. Kadidhara(Kanjika Amla Dhara)
It is done with 'Kadi' which is a fermented preparation. The warm kadi is poured all over the body of the patient in a stream with out interruption for a period of 60 to 90 minutes. This is indicated in all arthritic conditions and specifically helps in reducing joint inflammation.

b. Pralepam
This is also a treatment intended to reduce inflammation of the joint. Here a special paste made of medicinal herbs is applied on the joints and is kept for a specific period of time.
c. Kulatha Swedam: This is done with a bundle filled with special herbal powder which is heated to a specified temperature and is used to massage the affected parts and the rest of the body for 60 to 90 minutes. The required temperature is maintained all throughout the treatment.

d. Kadivasthi
It is a special treatment in which medicated oil heated to a specified temperature is made to remain over the lower back of the patient for a specified time, by pouring it in a bund prepared with wheat flour.

e. Virechanam
This is a cleansing therapy in which purgation is induced with the help of natural and sage purgatives. This treatment helps in detoxifying the body from accumulated toxins.

f. Pizhichil
This is a special treatment in which warm anti-vata oils are poured over the body of the patient together with light massages. This is a Sudation as well as Oelation therapy and is indicated in arthritic complaints, to nourish the nervous and muscular systems and to increase the circulation.

g. Njavarakizhi
It is a bundle massage performed with line bags filled with Njavara rice cooked in milk and herbal decoction. This is a nourishing treatment and is indicated in all types of neurological and arthritic complaints.

04. Backache Kadisoola
Back pain can be developed by a variety of causes including lumbago, Sciatica, LVDP, tensed muscles of the back, osteo arthritis etc. These are included under 'Kadisoola' in Ayurveda. Kadisoola or Kadigraha is a diseases caused predominantly by Varta and is characterized by pain in the low back. The seat of "Kukunthara Marma".

Treatment Regimen

a. Kulathaswedam
This includes local heat application with bundles consisting of herbal powders. This is done for 45 to 60 minutes.

b. Body Massage
It is an oil massage done with specific oils having 'antivata' properties and in good to relax the tensed muscles, and increase circulation, relieve pain and stimulates the nervous system. After the massage, steam bath is given. The steam is being generated from special herbs, which is followed by a medicated water bath.

c. Punnagathi Kizhi
This is a bundle massage in which the bundle having special medicinal herbs is dipped in warm medicated oil before application on the body of the patient. This is very effective in case of the defects of the Vertebra Column.

d. Body Massage
Ayurvedic oil massage, which is done for 60 to 90 minutes is done with special oils selected as per the case. This helps the body to relax the body, increase the blood circulation, relieves pain in the joints, helps to tone the muscles and prevent joint deformities. The steam bath which is done after he massage helps to get rid of the metabolic waste accumulated in the body through the sweat.

e. Snehavasthi (oil enema)
This is done with specified oils and given in a special "Vasthi Yantra". It helps to reduce Vata dosha and nourish body tissue.

f. Punnagathi Kizhi
It is a massage done for 60 minutes with bundles filled with special Ayurvedic Herbs. The bundles are warmed keeping in a pan filled with hot medicated oil. It is indicated in arthritic complaints.

g. Pizhichil
This is a special massage done with 4 to 5 litres of warm medicated oils. The two masseurs who stand on either side of the patient drip the oil on the patient in a continuous stream for 60 to 90 minutes, massaging gently all the time. It is an Oelation as well as Sudation therapy and is indicated in all rheumatic complaints, to increase blood circulation and to strengthen the skeletal, muscular and nervous system.

h. Virechanam
This is a purgative therapy in which purgation is induced with the help of natural and safe purgatives, which is given under medical supervision. This helps to cleanse the body of all accumulated toxins.