treatment methouds in ayurveda

Abhyangam (body massage)

Abhyangam is type treatment in Ayurveda.abhyangam is a type of body massage.
Special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the needs for about 45 to 60 minutes per day for 14 days. It is very useful for obesity, diabetic gangrene (a condition developed due to lack of blood circulation in certain parts of the body).
The Massage is done with a combination of specially prepared Ayurveda herbal oils and applied all over the body stimulating the vital points. This is very good for the general health of the skin and prevents early aging and relieves muscular aches and pain. After the massage herbal steam bath is also given.

• Abhyangam can increase the production of white blood corpuscles and antibodies,
• which provide more resistance against viruses and diseases. This helps the defense mechanism in the body and increases immunity towards environmental changes.
  
• To massage is to exercise the nervous system.

Dhara (allowed to flow oils on the forehead)

It is a process by which herbal oils, medicated milk, buttermilk etc are allowed to flow on the forehead in a special method for about 45 to 60 minutes in a day for 7 to 21 days. This treatment is for insomnia, vatha predominated diseases, mental disorders, neurasthenia, memory loss and certain skin diseases.

• Thakra Dhara

In Thakra Dhara, after giving head massage medicated Buttermilk is poured in an uninterrupted flow from a hanging vessel to the forehead and scalp. This is very good in treating scalp problems like dandruff, Psoriasis, hypertention, Diabetes, hair loss and other skin complaints. This gives head very cooling action and generates sleep.

• Siro Dhara

  

In Siro Dhara, after giving a good head massage herbal oil is poured in an uninterrupted flow from a hanging vessel to the forehead and scalp. This is very good in relieving stress and strain and generates sleep. Maintains hormone balance.

Patra potala swedam

It is a type of treatment by which Leaves & powders of medicinal herbs a re fried in medicated oil and applied over the body in rhythmic massage. Popularly known as ‘Elakizhi or Pachakizhi’ this is a variety of fomentation process using herbal leaves, boluses and medicated oils. If applied continuously for a period of 7 days. Arthritic conditio ns, lumbago, cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, sciatica, pain and stiffness of joints, post paralytic spasm, other spastic and inflammatory conditions etc can be cured.

Sirovasthi

This is done by pouring certain lukewarm herbal oils into a cap put on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to patient’s conditions for a period of 7 to 14 days. This is highly effective for dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, facial paralysis, severe headach e a nd other vaata based diseases.
A leather sleeve of about six to eight inches in length is placed on the shaven hea d of the patient and a band (vartti) tied around the forehead to keep it in place. Kneaded do ugh is used to line the inside of this sleeve and ensure that it does not leak. Oil is then poured into the sleeve and allowed to remain on the head for a while. The length of time the oil should be ke pt there is determined by the physicians according to the need.

This is very good in the treatment of

1. cervical problems,
   
2. sleeplessness,
   
3. migraine
   
4. problems of head, hair loss and tinnitus.

Kadi vasti

In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept inside the lower back with herbal paste boundary. This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 60 minutes and it is

good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders.
After a full body massage using lukewarm therapeutic oils, specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the lower back and retained inside an herbal paste boundary. The healing properties of herbal oils used for this massage deeply cleans and enrich the blood, build a nd maintain strong muscle and connective tissues and lubricate the joints keeping them flexible and pain free.

Kativasthi is usful to

1. alleviates lower back pain
   
2. and spinal disoders

Pichu

Sponging the body/head with cotton sponges dipped in medicated oils.

Useful to

1. paralysis,
   
2. rheumatism,
   
3. nervous breakdown etc.
4. Treatment for
   

• Headache,
  
• hypertention
  
• Migraine etc

Udwarthanam

A special massage with herbal powders,Herbal powders are massaged in a sp ecial wa y for 30 – 45 minutes every day for 7 to 28 days.

it is useful to diseases like

1. hemiplegia,
   
2. paralysis,
   
3. obesity (excess fat) and certain rheumatic ailments.
4. very good in reducing over weight
5. controlling cholesterol of the body.
   
6. strengthens muscles and tightens loose skin.

Tharpanam

Keeping the medicated Ghee in the eyes for 15-30 minutes within a he

rbal paste boundary.

useful to

strain, better blood circulation to the eyes and protects the eyes from age related problems.

Nasyam

In this ,Drops of medicated oil are administered in each nostril of the patient.
This treatment eliminates the toxins from the head and neck region

useful to

1. curing headaches,
2. migraine, sinusitis,
3. chronic cold ,
   
4. chest congestion,
   
5. cervical spondylosis
   
6. Facial Palsy.
   
7. It assures lightness of the body and head ensures better sleep.
   
8. Helps in curing degeneration of cervical vertebrae.

Vamanam

It is a major Body purification procedure in Panchakarma therapy. Wh en there is congestion in the lungs causing repeated attacks of bronchitis, cold, cough. Vamanam is a d ministrated to eliminate the Kapha causing the excess mucus. All Kapha related diseases are cured by this therapy. This process requires good attention and skilled assistance. In chronic skin diseases like Psoriasis also vamanam is administered.

Anjanam

Rejuvenation Therapy of neck & above by administration of Herbal extract wit h Ho

ney or Rosewater to the eye.

usful to

1. remove foreign bodies,
   
2. removes itiching
   
3. remove burning sensation in the eyes due to exposure to allergens

Vasthi (Matra Vasthi, Sneha Vasthi, Kashaya Vasthi)

In Ayurveda Chikilsa, the role of panchakarma and especially Vasti is having a very important place in the treatment of many disorders.

Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc., are applied through the rectum. This treatment is for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints associated w ith rheumatism and constant constipation.
This is a treatment in which prescribed medicated oils, decoctions, herbal pre parations, extracts are applied through the rectum. The process resembles the enema, but the pu rpose is different.


Used to cure

1. arthritis,
   
2. paralysis,
   
3. hemiplegia,
   
4. numbness and constant constipation,
   
5. nural problems problems,
   
6. back pain,
   
7. infertility,
8. sciatica,
   
9. obesity,
   
10. digestive disorders,
    
11. ulcer.
    
12. It purifies the body,
13. maintains health and longevity.

Thalam

Special powder mixed with medicated oil applied on the top of the head for 15 – 45 minutes .

treatment is usful for

1. ENT Problems,
   
2. Treatment for Insomnia, Migraine, hypertension, skin diseases, etc.,