Some
of the main treatments practised under Aurveda are:-
PIZHICHIL
- 14 DAYS
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 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 there
of 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
long back 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.