Purva karma

Pradhan karma

CONCEPT OF CHIKITHSA
 

 Ksheera Dhara

Ksheera Dhara is one of the important treatments among Ayurveda treatments. It is a process by which the body is made to perspire by means of pouring warm medicated milk with a special vessel from a certain height in a rhythmic manner and is rubbed into the body in different postures for a certain period. Ksheera Dhara strengthens the tissues, nourishes the skin and promotes longevity, and also rejuvenates the body. It is especially good for vatha pitta disorders.

 Thakra Dhara

Thakra dhara is a form of Sirodhara , an Ayurvedic treatment method which involves continuous flow of medicated butter milk to the forehead continuously from a special vessel from a certain height in a rhythmic manner. It relieves tension and effective for certain types of skin diseases and enhances the sleep.

 Kati Vasti

In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with in a boundary made out of herbal paste. It is recommended in low back ache and spinal disorders , relieves pain in sciatica and inter vertebral disc prolepses , inter vertebral slip disc and numbness .

  Greeva Vasti

Specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the cervical region ( Back neck ) with in a boundary made out of herbal paste. It is recommended in Cervical spondylosis , stiff neck etc

 Janu  Vasti

Specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the knee with in a boundary made out of herbal paste. It is recommended in knee pain , Osteoarthritis etc

Ela Kizhi

It is a process in which herbal leaves are tied in a cloth bag. This bag is dipped into hot medicated oil and then applied over the body. It relieves from body pain, stiff joints, back aches , arthritis and similar ailments

Njavarakizhi

Njavarakizhi is a process where the body is made to perspire by applying muslin bags filled with hot medicated rice mixed with herbs and oil. This is nourishing and helpful for rheumatism , joint and muscle pain and certain skin problems. In addition to medical benefits this wonderfully relaxing treatment leaves you glowing with healthy.It is an immune-enhancing rejuvenation therapy and is made use of in convalescence period of injury and trauma, muscular wasting, arthritis, general weakness, paralysis etc.

 Podikizhi

A type of Ayurvedic treatment with herbal powders . The mixture of the herbal powders tied in cloth boluses . It is then soaked in herbal oil to massage the whole body. This promotes circulation and increases perspiration which in turn helps the skin eliminate wastes and revitalizes the skin, thereby improving skin tone. It Relieves joint pain, paralysis , neuro-muscular diseases , arthritis, and all rheumatic pain

  Avagaha Swedana

Avagaha Swedam, immersing in a medicated medium, is a special treatment in traditional ayurveda for diseases such as neurological disorders, rheumatism and arthritis. It is the fomentation by sitting in a tub or a vessel with vata alleviating decoction or milk. In this treatment, the patient is made to sit in a tub which is filled with the vata alleviating decoction or milk for a prescribed time. The decoction in the tub should be above the level of the umbilicus and the decoction should be maintained at the same temperature by periodically alternating with warm decoction.This treatmenst is effective for ano rectal disorders like piles and it is also recommended for urinary problems etc

  Netra Dhara

Mild pouring of herbal decoction through the inner corners of the eyes is the core of this treatment. It is an excellent treatment for many common eye ailments. Pain, itching, watering, burning sensation, and reddish discoloration of the eyes are treated by this therapy. It cleans and removes various impurities from the eyes..

 Pichu

Pichu is specialized Ayurveda treatment applicable esprcially for localized ailments . Pichu is effective for localized pain due to injuries , muscular weakness ,  sprain  , arthritis etc It is good for diseases affecting the cranial nerves due to Vata disorders.