Ayurveda Treatments (Panchakarma)

Ayurveda Treatments (Panchakarma)

Panchakarma Therapies Overview in Ayurveda

Panchakarma, a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, refers to five primary procedures designed to cleanse the body of toxins and restore balance. Derived from the Sanskrit words “Pancha” (five) and “Karma” (actions), these therapies are aimed at purifying the body, mind, and spirit, promoting overall health and well-being.

Achieve Optimal Health with Fivefold Purification

Panchakarma, an ancient Ayurvedic therapy, offers profound benefits by effectively detoxifying the body and restoring balance to the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). The five main procedures—Vamana (therapeutic emesis), Virechana (purgation), Basti (therapeutic enema), Nasya (nasal administration), and Raktamokshana (bloodletting)—each target specific doshas, removing accumulated toxins (ama) and promoting overall health. This thorough detoxification revitalizes the body’s natural functions, boosts the immune system, and enhances mental clarity. Additionally, Panchakarma helps in disease prevention, alleviates chronic conditions, and rejuvenates tissues, contributing to a holistic sense of well-being and harmony between the body, mind, and spirit.

Achieve Optimal Health with Fivefold Purification

Panchakarma, an ancient Ayurvedic therapy, offers profound benefits by effectively detoxifying the body and restoring balance to the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). The five main procedures—Vamana (therapeutic emesis), Virechana (purgation), Basti (therapeutic enema), Nasya (nasal administration), and Raktamokshana (bloodletting)—each target specific doshas, removing accumulated toxins (ama) and promoting overall health. This thorough detoxification revitalizes the body’s natural functions, boosts the immune system, and enhances mental clarity. Additionally, Panchakarma helps in disease prevention, alleviates chronic conditions, and rejuvenates tissues, contributing to a holistic sense of well-being and harmony between the body, mind, and spirit.

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About Uzhichil
Uzhichil

Abhyanga or uzhichil is the special kerala type of oil massage done by one or two persons. For that suitable medicated oils for the body and the head are selected according to the condition of the person. The body oil can be warm or in room temperature accordingly and the head oil is mostly in room temperature. This is done for 45 minutes and suitable for sick and healthy alike. This is also mentioned in ayurvedic daily routine before a daily morning bath.

Mode of action:

The warm oil applied on the skin get absorbed through the skin cracks and inter-cellular spaces. The warmth of the oil and the hand movements during the massage helps to increase the peripheral circulation. This will enhance the absorption of the active ingredients in the oil through the blood and lymphatic circulation. The active ingredients will be transferred to the target organs accordingly.

Indications:

  • To relieve general weakness and tiredness
  • To impart good sleep
  • To improve blood circulation
  • To improve digestion and appetite
  • To prevent dryness of the skin
About Pizhichil
Pizhichil

Pouring of warm medicated oil all over the body is called pizhichil. Depending on the condition of the disease the oil for pizhichil can be selected. At first suitable oil for the body and head are applied and a gentle massage is done on the body. Then the warm oil is poured all over the body from neck to feet using special earthen pots. The oil is collected and warmed to use again. After that all the oil will be wiped from the body and the patient is allowed to take rest for a few minutes and later a hot water bath is given. During this treatment the movements of the patient will be restricted in order to give maximum rest to the body and to help for the process of healing.

Mode of action:

Pouring of the warm oil all over the body make the peripheral nerves soothe and increase the blood circulation. There by absorption of the medicaments will be enhanced and the herbs act on the target organs. The warmth of the oil relieves the pain and stiffness of the joints and mobilizes it.

Indications:

  • For all types of degenerative joint diseases
  • For all nervous disorders
  • Diseases of the spine and vertebrae
  • Chronic rheumatisms etc.
About Raktamokshanam
Raktamokshanam

Rakthamokshum or blood letting is very effective in some diseases which the blood impurities are the main reasons for the disease. Various methods are used for this purpose for e.g. using leech, by venesection, through shallow wounds etc. The appropriate method can be selected according to the disease either localized or generalized, dominance of vata, pitha and kapha etc. This panchakarma is selected for cure in cases in which all the other treatments found ineffective.

Mode of action:

According to ayurvedic principles toxins and vitiated doshas which cause diseases can be made expel by means of internal and external oleation and sweating. Removal of these toxins through the nearest body opening makes the body clean and relieves the diseases also. But in some diseases these methods of cleaning will not be so effective and in those cases we have to go for purification of blood also. By the different methods of blood letting in ayurveda the quantity of blood removed should be minimum without disturbing the normal functioning of the body and at the same time cleaning the body also.

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About Uzhichil
Uzhichil

Abhyanga or uzhichil is the special kerala type of oil massage done by one or two persons. For that suitable medicated oils for the body and the head are selected according to the condition of the person. The body oil can be warm or in room temperature accordingly and the head oil is mostly in room temperature. This is done for 45 minutes and suitable for sick and healthy alike. This is also mentioned in ayurvedic daily routine before a daily morning bath.

Mode of action:

The warm oil applied on the skin get absorbed through the skin cracks and inter-cellular spaces. The warmth of the oil and the hand movements during the massage helps to increase the peripheral circulation. This will enhance the absorption of the active ingredients in the oil through the blood and lymphatic circulation. The active ingredients will be transferred to the target organs accordingly.

Indications:

  • To relieve general weakness and tiredness
  • To impart good sleep
  • To improve blood circulation
  • To improve digestion and appetite
  • To prevent dryness of the skin

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About Pizhichil
Pizhichil

Pouring of warm medicated oil all over the body is called pizhichil. Depending on the condition of the disease the oil for pizhichil can be selected. At first suitable oil for the body and head are applied and a gentle massage is done on the body. Then the warm oil is poured all over the body from neck to feet using special earthen pots. The oil is collected and warmed to use again. After that all the oil will be wiped from the body and the patient is allowed to take rest for a few minutes and later a hot water bath is given. During this treatment the movements of the patient will be restricted in order to give maximum rest to the body and to help for the process of healing.

Mode of action:

Pouring of the warm oil all over the body make the peripheral nerves soothe and increase the blood circulation. There by absorption of the medicaments will be enhanced and the herbs act on the target organs. The warmth of the oil relieves the pain and stiffness of the joints and mobilizes it.

Indications:

  • For all types of degenerative joint diseases
  • For all nervous disorders
  • Diseases of the spine and vertebrae
  • Chronic rheumatisms etc.

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About Raktamokshanam
Raktamokshanam

Rakthamokshum or blood letting is very effective in some diseases which the blood impurities are the main reasons for the disease. Various methods are used for this purpose for e.g. using leech, by venesection, through shallow wounds etc. The appropriate method can be selected according to the disease either localized or generalized, dominance of vata, pitha and kapha etc. This panchakarma is selected for cure in cases in which all the other treatments found ineffective.

Mode of action:

According to ayurvedic principles toxins and vitiated doshas which cause diseases can be made expel by means of internal and external oleation and sweating. Removal of these toxins through the nearest body opening makes the body clean and relieves the diseases also. But in some diseases these methods of cleaning will not be so effective and in those cases we have to go for purification of blood also. By the different methods of blood letting in ayurveda the quantity of blood removed should be minimum without disturbing the normal functioning of the body and at the same time cleaning the body also.

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About Tharpanam
Tharpanam

This is an eye treatment to nourish and correct the diseases of the eyes. The procedure includes collecting well melted and strained medicated ghee over the eyes. For this purpose a boundary is made around the eyes using black gram paste. This is a very powerful treatment to rejuvenate the eyes and also for the cure of the diseases of the eyes.

Mode of action:

The ghee in general has a specific property to carry the qualities of the herbs used for medicating the ghee to the corresponding organs easily. Because of the pitha dominance of the eyes ghee will be the best medicine for the eye diseases. The active ingredients of the ghee will be absorbed through the structures of the eyes and it stimulates the ophthalmic area of the brain and the optic nerve.

Indications:

  • Refractive errors of the eyes
  • Degenerative diseases of the eyes and the optic nerve
  • Diseases due to over use of the eyes
  • Damages of the eyes

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About Dhanyamaladhara
Dhanyamaladhara

Pouring of warm medicated herbal decoction called Dhayamla all over the body from head to neck is called Dhanyamladhara. At first the suitable body oil and head oil are applied and a gentle massage is done on the body. In some cases of extreme inflammation, even body massage and application of oil on the body and head may be avoided. Then the warm liquid will be poured all over the body with gentle strokes on the body. The liquid is again collected and warmed for further use. This is continued for 45 minutes and then the patient can take rest for a few minutes. If the condition is suitable a warm water bath can be given, otherwise body will be wiped with a clean towel.

Mode of action:

Because of the acidic nature of the liquid it helps for the absorption of the inflammation. The herbs present in the liquid are also having anti inflammatory action, so it relieves the pain and inflammation.

Indications:

  • Gout and other inflammatory arthritis
  • Rheumatic fever
  • Acute stages of hemiplegia
  • Inflammatory stages of other arthritis

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About Siropichu
Siropichu

It is one of the methods of oil application on the head. In this treatment a piece of cloth or cotton soaked in warm medicated oil is kept on the head for a specific period of time. The temperature of the oil should be kept uniform by warming and pouring of the oil again and again.

Mode of action:

The warmth of the oil increases the blood circulation on the scalp and stimulates the peripheral nerves. This will help for the absorption of the medicaments through the scalp.

Indications:

  • Chronic head aches
  • Nervous disorders
  • Degenerative diseases of the sense organs
  • Diseases of the brain and spinal cord etc.
About Tharpanam
Tharpanam

This is an eye treatment to nourish and correct the diseases of the eyes. The procedure includes collecting well melted and strained medicated ghee over the eyes. For this purpose a boundary is made around the eyes using black gram paste. This is a very powerful treatment to rejuvenate the eyes and also for the cure of the diseases of the eyes.

Mode of action:

The ghee in general has a specific property to carry the qualities of the herbs used for medicating the ghee to the corresponding organs easily. Because of the pitha dominance of the eyes ghee will be the best medicine for the eye diseases. The active ingredients of the ghee will be absorbed through the structures of the eyes and it stimulates the ophthalmic area of the brain and the optic nerve.

Indications:

  • Refractive errors of the eyes
  • Degenerative diseases of the eyes and the optic nerve
  • Diseases due to over use of the eyes
  • Damages of the eyes
About Dhanyamaladhara
Dhanyamaladhara

Pouring of warm medicated herbal decoction called Dhayamla all over the body from head to neck is called Dhanyamladhara. At first the suitable body oil and head oil are applied and a gentle massage is done on the body. In some cases of extreme inflammation, even body massage and application of oil on the body and head may be avoided. Then the warm liquid will be poured all over the body with gentle strokes on the body. The liquid is again collected and warmed for further use. This is continued for 45 minutes and then the patient can take rest for a few minutes. If the condition is suitable a warm water bath can be given, otherwise body will be wiped with a clean towel.

Mode of action:

Because of the acidic nature of the liquid it helps for the absorption of the inflammation. The herbs present in the liquid are also having anti inflammatory action, so it relieves the pain and inflammation.

Indications:

  • Gout and other inflammatory arthritis
  • Rheumatic fever
  • Acute stages of hemiplegia
  • Inflammatory stages of other arthritis
About Siropichu
Siropichu

It is one of the methods of oil application on the head. In this treatment a piece of cloth or cotton soaked in warm medicated oil is kept on the head for a specific period of time. The temperature of the oil should be kept uniform by warming and pouring of the oil again and again.

Mode of action:

The warmth of the oil increases the blood circulation on the scalp and stimulates the peripheral nerves. This will help for the absorption of the medicaments through the scalp.

Indications:

  • Chronic head aches
  • Nervous disorders
  • Degenerative diseases of the sense organs
  • Diseases of the brain and spinal cord etc.

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About Putapakam
Putapakam

This is an after treatment of nethra tharpanam. This should be done after the course of tharpanam to clean the eyes off the ghee and to relieve tiredness caused by excessive absorption of ghee. This will clear the vision and relieve the heaviness and haziness of the eyes after the tharpanam. For this treatment herbal juices are used to collect inside the black gram mould as in tharpanam. It can be mixed with goat’s milk according to the condition.

Mode of action:

The herbal juice clears the sticky ghee particles from the eyes and the channels of the tear glands will be freed from the clogging due to the washing. This will help for clearing the vision and make the eyes feel light and fresh.

Indications:

  • All the conditions in which nethra tharpanam is indicated

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About Ksheera dhoomanam
Ksheera dhoomanam

This is a method of sweating for a specific part of the body using medicated milk steam. This is the best method of sweating for the head and face. For this a herbal decoction is made which is mixed with milk and this is boiled in closed vessel. From this vessel the steam can come out through a tube Usually a decoction of bala roots (Sida rettusa) is used mixed with pure cow’s milk for most of the vata diseases. Before the application of steam suitable oil will be applied on the face and neck. Care should be taken to protect the eyes from the hot steam.

Mode of action:

With the warm milk steam, the body part sweats and opens the skin pores. This will help to relieve inflammation and stiffness of the organs and also enables the proper movements of the elements through the channels.

Indications:

  • Facial paralysis
  • Diseases of the sense organs
  • Head aches
  • Diseases of the brain and nervous system
  • Diseases of the chest and heart etc.

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About Snehapanam
Snehapanam

Internal administration of medicated oil or ghee in larger doses is called snehapanam. This is one of the preparations for the panchakarma therapy. The dose of the oil or ghee will be increased daily depending on the digestive capacity of the person. During this treatment the food and daily routine of the patient will be highly restricted.

Mode of action:

Depending on the herbs present in the ghee or oil, it will be absorbed to the specific body parts for its action. The oil or ghee will get penetrated into every tissue and the toxins in those tissues will be united with the fat molecule. This will release the bonds of the toxins with the tissues. With the help of proper sweating after the snehapanam the toxins will be liquefied and leads to the nearest channels.

Indications:

  • In all chronic diseases like skin diseases, digestive disorders, nervous and muscular disorders, degenerative diseases etc.
  • As a preparation for every panchakarma.
  • In stronger diseases and stronger persons
About Putapakam
Putapakam

This is an after treatment of nethra tharpanam. This should be done after the course of tharpanam to clean the eyes off the ghee and to relieve tiredness caused by excessive absorption of ghee. This will clear the vision and relieve the heaviness and haziness of the eyes after the tharpanam. For this treatment herbal juices are used to collect inside the black gram mould as in tharpanam. It can be mixed with goat’s milk according to the condition.

Mode of action:

The herbal juice clears the sticky ghee particles from the eyes and the channels of the tear glands will be freed from the clogging due to the washing. This will help for clearing the vision and make the eyes feel light and fresh.

Indications:

  • All the conditions in which nethra tharpanam is indicated
About Ksheera dhoomanam
Ksheera dhoomanam

This is a method of sweating for a specific part of the body using medicated milk steam. This is the best method of sweating for the head and face. For this a herbal decoction is made which is mixed with milk and this is boiled in closed vessel. From this vessel the steam can come out through a tube Usually a decoction of bala roots (Sida rettusa) is used mixed with pure cow’s milk for most of the vata diseases. Before the application of steam suitable oil will be applied on the face and neck. Care should be taken to protect the eyes from the hot steam.

Mode of action:

With the warm milk steam, the body part sweats and opens the skin pores. This will help to relieve inflammation and stiffness of the organs and also enables the proper movements of the elements through the channels.

Indications:

  • Facial paralysis
  • Diseases of the sense organs
  • Head aches
  • Diseases of the brain and nervous system
  • Diseases of the chest and heart etc.
About Snehapanam
Snehapanam

Internal administration of medicated oil or ghee in larger doses is called snehapanam. This is one of the preparations for the panchakarma therapy. The dose of the oil or ghee will be increased daily depending on the digestive capacity of the person. During this treatment the food and daily routine of the patient will be highly restricted.

Mode of action:

Depending on the herbs present in the ghee or oil, it will be absorbed to the specific body parts for its action. The oil or ghee will get penetrated into every tissue and the toxins in those tissues will be united with the fat molecule. This will release the bonds of the toxins with the tissues. With the help of proper sweating after the snehapanam the toxins will be liquefied and leads to the nearest channels.

Indications:

  • In all chronic diseases like skin diseases, digestive disorders, nervous and muscular disorders, degenerative diseases etc.
  • As a preparation for every panchakarma.
  • In stronger diseases and stronger persons

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About Podikizhi
Podikizhi

Podikizhi or choorna pinda swedam is a type of bundle massage in which the bags are filled with herbal powders. Compared to uzhichil (oil massage) this is stronger as the bundles are applied or pounded on the body. The type of powders can be different depending on the condition. The herbs are made in to coarse powder and warmed in a dry pan and tied to bags in 4 cotton cloth pieces. These are usually warmed in neem oil or castor oil through out the massage. This massage is usually done by 3 persons and for 45 minutes. After the massage the patient is allowed to take rest for a few minutes and later a hot water bath is given.

Mode of action:

The application of warm bundles on the skin improves the peripheral circulation and there by enhancing the absorption of the medicaments through the blood and lymphatic system. Most of the herbs in the powder are anti inflammatory and pain relieving, so they will get absorbed in the affected joints and muscles. The warmth of the bundles helps to relieve joint stiffness and pain also.

Indications:

  • In all types of inflammatory arthritis
  • Osteo arthritis
  • Degenerative diseases
  • Diseases of the spine and vertebral column

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About Herbal Steam bath
Herbal Steam bath

This is a method of sweating done by means of water vapor enriched with some volatile oils. This process helps to sweat the body by opening the skin pores and removing the toxins. As this is done by wet heat, it wont make the patient uncomfortable and the smell of the herbs used like Cymbopogon citratus(lemon grass) makes a fresh feeling by relieving the tiredness and body aches.

Mode of action:

The sweating makes the skin pores open and there by relieves the muscle tensions and tiredness. Sweating makes the skin soft and supple and because of the increased blood circulation the absorption of the medicaments will be easier.

Indications:

  • Skin diseases in which sweating is minimum or absent
  • Joint pains and stiffness
  • Before the panchakarma as a method of sweating

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About Beauty treatments
Beauty treatments

The beauty is the reflection of our mind, similarly the concept of beauty care in Ayurveda is not just the superficial glow. Along with superficial treatments for improving the skin health, Ayurvedic treatments helps in revitalizing all the body tissues and rejuvenating the body and mind.

About Podikizhi
Podikizhi

Podikizhi or choorna pinda swedam is a type of bundle massage in which the bags are filled with herbal powders. Compared to uzhichil (oil massage) this is stronger as the bundles are applied or pounded on the body. The type of powders can be different depending on the condition. The herbs are made in to coarse powder and warmed in a dry pan and tied to bags in 4 cotton cloth pieces. These are usually warmed in neem oil or castor oil through out the massage. This massage is usually done by 3 persons and for 45 minutes. After the massage the patient is allowed to take rest for a few minutes and later a hot water bath is given.

Mode of action:

The application of warm bundles on the skin improves the peripheral circulation and there by enhancing the absorption of the medicaments through the blood and lymphatic system. Most of the herbs in the powder are anti inflammatory and pain relieving, so they will get absorbed in the affected joints and muscles. The warmth of the bundles helps to relieve joint stiffness and pain also.

Indications:

  • In all types of inflammatory arthritis
  • Osteo arthritis
  • Degenerative diseases
  • Diseases of the spine and vertebral column
About Herbal Steam bath
Herbal Steam bath

This is a method of sweating done by means of water vapor enriched with some volatile oils. This process helps to sweat the body by opening the skin pores and removing the toxins. As this is done by wet heat, it wont make the patient uncomfortable and the smell of the herbs used like Cymbopogon citratus(lemon grass) makes a fresh feeling by relieving the tiredness and body aches.

Mode of action:

The sweating makes the skin pores open and there by relieves the muscle tensions and tiredness. Sweating makes the skin soft and supple and because of the increased blood circulation the absorption of the medicaments will be easier.

Indications:

  • Skin diseases in which sweating is minimum or absent
  • Joint pains and stiffness
  • Before the panchakarma as a method of sweating
About Beauty treatments
Beauty treatments

The beauty is the reflection of our mind, similarly the concept of beauty care in Ayurveda is not just the superficial glow. Along with superficial treatments for improving the skin health, Ayurvedic treatments helps in revitalizing all the body tissues and rejuvenating the body and mind.

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About Vamanam
Vamanam

Vamanam means medically induced vomiting which clean the upper respiratory tract and upper digestive tract. This is mainly done in conditions in which kapha or doshas in relation with kapha is in imbalance. Proper preparations will be done before the procedure in which snehana and swedana are the main ones. Compared with the normal vomiting this process will clean the excessive doshas and the toxins collected in the systems. After the preparations the patient have to take the medicine in the morning- the kapha kala (the time of aggravated kapha) – between 6-10am in a medium of milk with honey and rock salt.. For this procedure the patient will be seated in comfortable chair to support his back. After the process of vomiting the person will be given some medicated fume inhalations etc. The activities and the food of the person will highly restricted on the day.

Mode of action:

The supporting medicines to the actual vomiting drug start its action before digesting it only. This irritates the mucosa in the stomach to secrete the digestive juices in large quantities and there by stimulating the vomiting centre in the brain. This will result in the anti peristaltic movements and expel the excess digestive juices with pressure. With the loss of the medicine through the vomitus the strength of the medicine will be deteriorating and there by stop the movements naturally.

Indications:

  • Indicated in all kapha diseases
  • Kapha dominant skin diseases like leukoderma
  • Asthma and related conditions of the respiratory system
  • In kapha dominant mental diseases etc.

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About Medicated milk bath
Medicated milk bath

This is a medicated form of royal bath practiced by Cleopatra. For this pure cows milk is medicated with herbs which are good to improve beauty and complexion. The person has to lie down in this luke warm medicated milk for about one hour after an aromatic steam bath with a face mask using saffron and goat’s milk. This is prescribed in ayurvedic texts as a rejuvenating treatment for convalescence. This improves complexion, softens the skin, and moisturizes it.

Mode of action:

The aromatic steam bath makes the skin pores open and softens the skin. Entering in to the milk bath after the steam bath means it will enhance the absorption of the medicaments through the open skin pores. The medicated milk softens the skin and the warm milk cleanses the skin from the dead skin and other blemishes. The saffron and goats milk mask on the face will be more invigorating the face skin.

Indications:

  • In disease convalescence
  • A well known beauty treatment
  • To treat some of the skin disease etc

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About Mudpack and Mineral bath
Mudpacks and Mineral bath

This is a method of packing the body using a mixture of termite mud, paste of neem and turmeric. In this the whole body and the scalp will be well covered by the paste and the patient has to sit in moderate sun until it dries. After drying it the patient will be taking a mineral bath in water, rich in minerals from a natural spring. This was an ancient method of diagnosis for diseases of the bones and joints.

Mode of action:

The application of the paste gives some heat on the skin and there by increases the blood circulation on the skin. This will help for the absorption of the medicaments easily. The herbs mixed in the mud are having skin refreshing properties and so it will be good to improve the health of the skin.

Indications:

  • Skin diseases like eczema, scabies etc
  • To improve the skin texture and soften the skin
  • It can be used as a beauty treatment by using other herbs with the mud.
About Vamanam
Vamanam

Vamanam means medically induced vomiting which clean the upper respiratory tract and upper digestive tract. This is mainly done in conditions in which kapha or doshas in relation with kapha is in imbalance. Proper preparations will be done before the procedure in which snehana and swedana are the main ones. Compared with the normal vomiting this process will clean the excessive doshas and the toxins collected in the systems. After the preparations the patient have to take the medicine in the morning- the kapha kala (the time of aggravated kapha) – between 6-10am in a medium of milk with honey and rock salt.. For this procedure the patient will be seated in comfortable chair to support his back. After the process of vomiting the person will be given some medicated fume inhalations etc. The activities and the food of the person will highly restricted on the day.

Mode of action:

The supporting medicines to the actual vomiting drug start its action before digesting it only. This irritates the mucosa in the stomach to secrete the digestive juices in large quantities and there by stimulating the vomiting centre in the brain. This will result in the anti peristaltic movements and expel the excess digestive juices with pressure. With the loss of the medicine through the vomitus the strength of the medicine will be deteriorating and there by stop the movements naturally.

Indications:

  • Indicated in all kapha diseases
  • Kapha dominant skin diseases like leukoderma
  • Asthma and related conditions of the respiratory system
  • In kapha dominant mental diseases etc.
About Medicated milk bath
Medicated milk bath

This is a medicated form of royal bath practiced by Cleopatra. For this pure cows milk is medicated with herbs which are good to improve beauty and complexion. The person has to lie down in this luke warm medicated milk for about one hour after an aromatic steam bath with a face mask using saffron and goat’s milk. This is prescribed in ayurvedic texts as a rejuvenating treatment for convalescence. This improves complexion, softens the skin, and moisturizes it.

Mode of action:

The aromatic steam bath makes the skin pores open and softens the skin. Entering in to the milk bath after the steam bath means it will enhance the absorption of the medicaments through the open skin pores. The medicated milk softens the skin and the warm milk cleanses the skin from the dead skin and other blemishes. The saffron and goats milk mask on the face will be more invigorating the face skin.

Indications:

  • In disease convalescence
  • A well known beauty treatment
  • To treat some of the skin disease etc
About Mudpack and Mineral bath
Mudpacks and Mineral bath

This is a method of packing the body using a mixture of termite mud, paste of neem and turmeric. In this the whole body and the scalp will be well covered by the paste and the patient has to sit in moderate sun until it dries. After drying it the patient will be taking a mineral bath in water, rich in minerals from a natural spring. This was an ancient method of diagnosis for diseases of the bones and joints.

Mode of action:

The application of the paste gives some heat on the skin and there by increases the blood circulation on the skin. This will help for the absorption of the medicaments easily. The herbs mixed in the mud are having skin refreshing properties and so it will be good to improve the health of the skin.

Indications:

  • Skin diseases like eczema, scabies etc
  • To improve the skin texture and soften the skin
  • It can be used as a beauty treatment by using other herbs with the mud.

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About Thalam
Thalam

A method of oil application on the head in which the suitable oil or paste is kept on the middle of the head in smaller quantities.

Mode of action:

The medicines applied on the middle of the head get absorbed through the smaller openings on the middle part of the head. This will stimulate the peripheral nerves and there by do the specific action.

Indications:

  • Insomnia
  • High blood pressure
  • Facial paralysis
  • Stroke
  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Stress and mental disorders

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About Lepanam
Lepanam

Application of a suitable herbal paste on the affected body parts is called lepanam. This can be used for many conditions according to which the herbs can be selected. This is usually done only in the day time and kept until it dries. The temperature of the paste can be warm or in room temperature accordingly.

Mode of action:

The pack on the body part improves the blood circulation to that part of the body and there by helps the absorption of the medicaments.

Indications:

  • Pain and swelling on the joints
  • Discolorations on the skin
  • Inflammations on the body parts
  • Skin diseases
  • On ulcers and wounds
  • Burning sensations on the body
  • Any other localized conditions etc.

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About Nellikathalam
Nellikathalam

Application of a herbal paste made of gooseberry pulp and medicated butter milk, on the middle of the head in which a suitable oil is kept is called nellikkathalam.

Mode of action:

The medicines applied on the middle of the head get absorbed through the smaller openings on the middle of the head. This will stimulate the peripheral nerves and there by do the action.

Indications:

  • Insomnia
  • High blood pressure
  • Facial paralysis
  • Stroke
  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Stress and mental disorders
About Thalam
Thalam

A method of oil application on the head in which the suitable oil or paste is kept on the middle of the head in smaller quantities.

Mode of action:

The medicines applied on the middle of the head get absorbed through the smaller openings on the middle part of the head. This will stimulate the peripheral nerves and there by do the specific action.

Indications:

  • Insomnia
  • High blood pressure
  • Facial paralysis
  • Stroke
  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Stress and mental disorders
About Lepanam
Lepanam

Application of a suitable herbal paste on the affected body parts is called lepanam. This can be used for many conditions according to which the herbs can be selected. This is usually done only in the day time and kept until it dries. The temperature of the paste can be warm or in room temperature accordingly.

Mode of action:

The pack on the body part improves the blood circulation to that part of the body and there by helps the absorption of the medicaments.

Indications:

  • Pain and swelling on the joints
  • Discolorations on the skin
  • Inflammations on the body parts
  • Skin diseases
  • On ulcers and wounds
  • Burning sensations on the body
  • Any other localized conditions etc.
About Nellikathalam
Nellikathalam

Application of a herbal paste made of gooseberry pulp and medicated butter milk, on the middle of the head in which a suitable oil is kept is called nellikkathalam.

Mode of action:

The medicines applied on the middle of the head get absorbed through the smaller openings on the middle of the head. This will stimulate the peripheral nerves and there by do the action.

Indications:

  • Insomnia
  • High blood pressure
  • Facial paralysis
  • Stroke
  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Stress and mental disorders