Therapies

Virechan

Induced Purgation Therapy

A medicated purgation therapy removes vitiated Pitta Dosha (acting as a toxin) accumulated in the body. Ayurved believes that there is an intimate relationship between Pitta Dosha & Rakta Dhatu (blood). Virechana, being a therapy for Pitta, can be widely used for such lifestyle disorders where blood biochemistry is disturbed. Same pre procedures (as in Vamana) are followed for Virechana too.

Basti

Medicated Enema Therapy

According to the Ayurvedic perspective, all voluntary and involuntary movements in the body like walking, sitting and (Respiration, circulation peristalsis, transport of nerves impulses, defecation, urination, etc. are governed by Vata Dosha only. Thus, Basti is considered the mother of all treatments. It eliminates all accumulated vitiated Doshas; however, is usually practiced for Vata disorders. Classical pre-procedures are followed by administration of decoction of Ayurvedic herbal medicines/medicated oils/medicated milk, etc. through the anal route, same as in enema.

Nasya

Nasal Insertion Therapy

Administration of medicated oil through the nose cleanses vitiated Kapha Dosha from the head and neck region. Along with oil preparations, medicated milk, ghee, herbal powders are also recommended as per the requirement of the patient. According to the Ayurvedic discipline medicines administered through the nasal route have a direct effect on the brain & nervous system. Hence, Nasya is the most effective and still the simplest procedure among these five karmas.

Raktamokshan

Blood Letting Therapy

The term ‘Rakta’ stands for blood whereas ‘Mokshan’ means to flow out of the body i.e., Letting. It is a very effective therapy in which carefully controlled removal of small quantities of blood helps to eliminate all toxins accumulated in Rakta/blood. Therefore, it is a principal therapeutic measure in all blood-borne diseases. Removal of impure blood is done with the help of a ‘leach’ (Jalauka) or by different means.

Allied Panchakarma

Massage Therapy & Sudation Therapy

This is a scientific oil massage using medicated oils. Here, the age-old traditional method is modified with the help of inputs from modern anatomy and physiotherapy experts. It is performed by a well-trained staff. This therapy is followed by sudation by medicated decoction in a specially designed wooden box. When the body starts relaxing, the mind is calmed down with pleasant music.

Procedures

The practice of Panchakarma has undergone evolution & some new or different therapies are introduced under this umbrella.

Pizichil

Sarwang Dhara/Oil Bath

Pizichil is a traditional method followed in Kerala and now practiced worldwide. In this process, medicated oil, a decoction of medicinal herbs, or milk is poured all over the body in a specific rhythmic movement. It is the combination of Snehan (oleation) and Swedana (sudation) therapy. It can be used for specific parts also e.g., both knee joints, shoulder joints, etc.

Udvartan

Powder Massage

Powder massage is done in a scientific way all over the body or to specific parts of the body. The treasure of Ayurvedic medicines includes so many herbs which are a boon for the skin. They are used in dry powdered form for this therapy.

Shirodhara

Procedures

Drastic changes in lifestyle over the last couple of decades have made ‘stress’ an ‘ingenuous’ global pandemic. Today stress is the root cause of many physical, as well as, mental disorders. To provide a holistic solution to such diseases, Shirodhara is a praiseworthy method as it mainly acts on the mind. In Shirodhara, liquids like medicated oils/milk/buttermilk or decoction are poured over the forehead continuously for a specific period in a specific manner. The selection of medicines depends on the disease and condition of the patient.

Shirobasti

Procedures

It is a process in which the whole scalp is bathed with a lukewarm medicated oil for a certain period with the help of a leather cap. The selection of the oils depends upon the disease and condition of the patient.

Akshitarpana / Netrabasti

Procedures

Ayurved gives due importance to ‘ophthalmology’. Various procedures like Anjan, Aschotan, and Bidalaka are specifically mentioned for eye disorders. Akshitarpan is one of them, in which the whole eye is bathed with medicated oil or ghee.

Katibasti

Procedures

Today’s fast-moving lifestyle gives birth to various ailments such as backaches. To cure such disorders Katibasti is one of the important procedures in which oil is kept on the site of the lumbar (back) region for a certain period.