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Pizhichil

Pizhichil
is one among the rare and special treatment of Kerala. In this treatment, lukewarm
herbal oils are applied allover 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 done in a special table made from
a single piece of Strychnos Nuxvomica wood. This treatment is very useful for
Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis-agitanus,
sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders etc.
Njavarakizhi
It is a type of sudation process in which the whole body or any specific part
there of is made to perspire by the application of certain medicinal puddings
externally in the form of boluses tied up in muslin bag. This is applied by
two to four masseurs for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days.
This treatment is for all type of rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation
of limbs, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and certain kinds of muscular
diseases (atrophy).
Sirodhara
'Sira' means Head and 'Dhara' is the continues flow of a liquid. In this process,
some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc., are poured on
the forehead in a special method for
about 40 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is mainly
for insomnia, loss of memory, head aches, mental tension and certain skin diseases.
Vasthi
Otherwise known as "Medicated Enema", Vasthi is a Therapeutic procedure
in which certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc., are applied through the
rectum daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is effective for arthritis,
paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints, rheumatism and chronic
constipation.
Sirovasthi

Certain
lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head and held for 15
to 60 minutes per day according to the patient's conditions for a period of
7 days. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of
nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches and other diseases of the head.
Udvarthanam
This treatment is otherwise known as Powder Massage. This is found very effective
in obesity hemiplegia, paralysis, skin diseases, impaired drculation etc. and
similar Kapha predominant diseases. In this procedure certain special Herbal
Powders are applied by 2 Therapists in a peculiar way on the body for about
30 to 40 minute daily for a period of 14 to 28 days.
Abhyangam
This is special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to
the drculatory channels for 45 minutes per day for 14 days. This treatment is
very useful for obesity, loss of skin lustre, sleeplessness, fatigue other vata
predominant diseases etc.
Nasyam
Being one among the 'Panchakarma' procedure, Nasyam is a treatment in which
herbal juices, medicated oils etc., are applied through nose for 14 days. This
treatment is highly effective for certain kinds of headaches, paralysis, mental
disorders, some types of skin diseases etc.
Snehapanam
This word literally means oral intake of medicated oils or ghee preparations.
This is done as a therapeutic procedure and also as a preparatory process during
the Body Purification Therapy. In this treatment Medicated Ghee or Oils are
given Internally in proportionally increasing quantity for a period of 08 to
12 days. This treatment is very effective for Osteo Arthritis, Psoriasis. Chronic
Constipation, Haemorrhoids etc.
Kizhi

Herbal
leaves or powders are made in boluses and is applied on the whole body or a
part specified after dipping it in warm medicated oils. This is done for 45
minutes daily for a period of 07 to 14 days. This is very effective for osteo
Arthritis, spondylosis. sports injuries etc.
Dhanyamla Dhara
Warm herbal liquid is poured allover the body in a rhythmic way using a special
vessel. This is done for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily. This treatment is very
effective for hemiplegia, paralysis.
Yoni Prakshalanam
Herbal oils and decoction are applied through the vaginal route. This treatment
is good for gynaecological disorders. It is also a purification process for
genital organ.
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 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, heart diseases
and muscular chest pain.
Ksheeradhoomam
This is a special procedure in which a mixture of medicinal decoction and cow's
milk is heated and the steam thus liberated is passed to a tube and applied
over the affected area or whole body. This is found very effective for facial
palsies, speech disorders, ptosis and various nervous disorders.
Thalam

Special
powder mixed with medicated 011 is applied on the top of the head for 20 to
45 minutes. This treatment is helpful for curing ENT problems, insomnia, migraine
etc.
Lepanam
This is a process in which medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected
part. This is useful for various types of inflammatory conditions, skin dis~es,
arthritis, gout, etc.
Thalapothichil
Various medicinal herbs selected according to Dosha predominance is made into
a paste and applied to the scalp for 30 to 45 minutes. This treatment is good
for insomnia, premature greying and other problems related to the hair and scalp.
Sandhi Vatha Chikilsa
Unlike the modern medicine, Ayurveda has very effective cures for Rheumatic
conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteo arthritis, ankylosing spondylosis,
cervical spondylosis, osteo porosis etc. This programme indudes massage, lepanam,
011 application on affected parts. kizhi, steam bath, snehavasthy, kashaya vasthy,
pizhichll, njavarakizhi, snehapanam and internal medicines.
Swasa Kasa Chikilsa
Respiratory diseases like bronchial asthma, prolonged cough, allergic rhinitis,
sinusitis etc. can be very effectively treated in Ayurveda. This programme indudes
body massage, urovasthy, pizhichll, podikizhi, snehavasthy, kashaya vasthy,
nasyam and internal ayurvedic medicines.
Sukhanindra

Ayurveda.
the knowledge of life is not only related with the body but with the mind and
soul also. This particular treatment programme is very much helpful for conditions
like insomnia
(lack of sleep). anxiety and it improves immunity and self confidences. This
treatment programme indudes body massages. sirovasthy. ksheera dhara. thaila
dhara, thalam. thalapothichil and internal ayurvedic medicines. yoga and Meditation.
Psoriasis Treatment Programme (Sidhma Chikilsa)
Ayurveda forms very effective treatment for all type of psoriasis and various
other skin diseases. This special Ayurvedic treatment programme last for 21
to 28 days. This programme indudes speciallepanam. abhyangan. snehapanam. pizhichil.
medicated steam bath. sirovasthi. exdusively prepared internal herbal medidnes.
along with Yoga and Meditation because. Ayurveda emphasises that most diseases
are psychosomatic.
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