Treatments in Ayurveda
Ayurveda has been practised for thousands of years in India. In ancient
times Rishis were involved in making of medicine and treating people.
Several researches and studies have been undertaken in this field
of medicine. Today, these treatments are very popular all over the
world.
Shodhanam
Various therapeutic procedures are followed to facilitate elimination
of harmful factors:Vamanam (emesis therapy), Virechanam (purgation
therapy), Nasyam (nasal medication), Vaste (enema therapy), Raktamoksham
(blood-letting therapy).
Pre-treatments for panchakarma
The panchakarma pre-treatment includes three different processes:
Thalam, Snehanam, swedanam.
Thalam: Before any external treatment thalam has to be performed.
In this treatment, a special mixture of herbal powder and medicated
oil is applied on the upper portion of the head and allowed to remain
for 20 to 45 minutes.This treatment helps in conditions associated
with ENT, insomnia and migraine.
Snehanam: This is a process of oleation . The medicated oil
may be applied externally on the body or given orally.
Swedanam: Swedanam, or the sweating treatment is carried out
through various procedures:
Prime Treatments in Ayurveda
Pizhichil
In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the
body by two to four trained masseurs  in
a special rhythmic way 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, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis-agitanus, sexual
weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders etc.
Njavarakizhi
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 a  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 types rheumatism,
pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, blood pressure, cholesterol
and certain kinds of skin diseases.
Dhara
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 to 21
days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia, vatha predominated
diseases, mental tension and certain skin diseases.
Vasthi
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc., are applied through the
rectum daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is for
arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints associated
with rheumatism and constant constipation.
Sirovasthi
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the
head 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, burning sensation of head and other
vatha originated diseases.
Udvarthanam
This is a typical massage with herbal powders for about 30 minutes
daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment is for the diseases
like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity (excess fat) and certain rheumatic
ailments.
Abhyangam
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 (a
condition due to lack of blood circulation in the extremes of the
body) etc.
Nasyam
Herbal juices, medicated oils etc., are applied through nose
for 7 to 14 days. This treatment is highly effective for certain
kinds of headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, certain types of
skin diseases etc.
Snehapanam
Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally increased
quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days. This treatment is for osteo
arthritis, sporaris, leukaemia etc.
Kizhi
Herbal leaves and herbs 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 osteo arthritis,
arthritis with swelling, spondilosis, sports injuries etc.
Dhanyamala Dhara
Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in a rhythmic 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 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 back pain
and spinal disorders.
Urovasthi
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 fomentation with medicated cow milk. This treatment is good
for facial paralysis, Bell’s palsy, speech disorders and other nervous
disorders of the face.
Medicine preparation
Each Ayurvedic medicine is prepared by a team of qualified technicians
under the strict supervision of experienced doctors. This extensive
process includes cleaning the herbal parts and drying them in sunlight
for a specific time as noted down in scripts. This is followed by
boiling and fermenting processes using specially made vessels. Dharapathi,
vasti yantram, dhara chatti, dharastand and shalakas are some of
the equipments used.
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