

Ayurveda
& Rejuvenation
Pizhichil :: Njavarakizhi :: Dhara :: Vasthi ::
Sirovasthi :: Udvarthanam :: Abhyangam :: Nasyam
Snehapanam :: Kizhi ::
Dhanyamla dhara :: Yonirakshalanam :: Kativasthi :: Urovasthi
Ksheeradhoomam
:: Thalam :: Lepanam
Some
of the prime body treatments and body care in Ayurveda are given as under:-
Pizhichil
- 14 Days

In
this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by two to
four trained therapists i a special rhythmic way continuously for about 60
to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is very
useful for Rheumatic diseases like Arthritis, Parlysis, Hemiplegia,
Paralysis-Agitanus, Sexual Weakness, Nervous Wakness and Nervous disorders
etc. Njavarakizhi - 14
Days
It is a process by which the whole body or any
specific part thereof is made to perspire by the application of certain
medical puddings externally in the form of Boluses tied up in muslin bag.
This is applied by two to four therapist for abut 60-90 minutes per day for
a period of 14 days. This Treatment is for all types of Rheumatism, Pain in
the Joints, Emaciation of limbs, High blood pressure, Cholesterol and
certain kinds of skin diseases. Dhara
- 14 Days
In this process, some Herbal oils, medicated
milk, medicated butter milk etc. are poured on the forehead in a special
method for about 45 minutes in a day for a period of 7-21 days. This
treatment is mainly for Insomnia, Vatha Predominated diseases, Mental
tension and certain skin diseases.

Vasthi
- 14 DAYS
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc. are
applied through the rectum daily for a period 5 to 25 days.This Treatment is
for Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Numbness, Bastric complaints
associated with Rheumatism and constant constipation.
Sirovasthi
- 14 Days
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a
cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the
patients conditions for a period of 7 days. This tratment is highly
effective for facial paralysis, Dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat,
Severe headaches, and other Vatha originated diseases. Udvarthanam
- 14 Days

This
is a typical massage with herbal powder for about 30 to 45 minutes daily for
a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment is for the diseases like
Hemitplegia, Paralysis, Obesity and certain Rheumatic ailments.Abhyangam
- 14 Days
Special type of oil massage in which strokes
are given according to the diseases for 45 minutes per day for 14 days. This
treatment is very useful for Obesity, Especially for Diabetic Gangrene etc.Nasyam
- 14 Days
Herbal juices, medicated oils etc. are applied
through nose for 7 to 14 day. This treatment is highly effective for certain
kinds of Headaches, Paralysis, Mental disorders, some types of skin disease
etc. Snehapanam - 14
Days
Mediated
Ghee is given internally in a proportionally increased quantity for a period
of 8 to 12 days. This treatment is for Osteoathritis, Psoriasis, Leukaemia
etc.Kizhi - 14 Days

Herbal
leaves and herbes or herbal powders are applied to the whole body in boluses
with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days.
This treatment is for osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondilosis,
sports injuries etc. Dhanyamla
Dhara - 14 Days
Warm herbal liquid is poured all over
the body in a rhtthmic way through a special vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour
daily. This treatment is very effective for hemiplegia, Paralysis Rheumatic
complaints etc.Yoni
Prakshalanam - 7 Days
Herbal
oils and decoctions are applied through the vaginal route. This treatment is
good for gynaecological disorders. It is also a purification process for
genital organs. Kativasthi

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 and it is good for any type of nback pain and spinal disorders. Urovasthi
Like
Kativasthi warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes this is
an effective treatment for asthma, other respiratory problems hearth
diseases and muscular chest pain.Ksheeradhoomam
This
is formentation with medicated cow milk. This treatment is good for facial
paralysis. Bell's palsy, speech disorders and other nervous disorders of the
face. Thalam
Special
powder mixed with medicated oil applying on the top of the head for 20 to 45
minutes. This treatment is helpful for ent problems, isomnia, migraine etc.Lepanam
This
is a process by which medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected
part, This is useful for various types of inflammatory conditions.