STIMULATORY THERAPY (SAMANA CHIKITSA)
Abhyangam (Medicated Oil Massage)
Application of oil over body while gentle pressure is applied in seven different postures. It prevents Ageing, Fatigue and effective in treating Degenerative Erthritis, Emaciation, Low Back Ache, Sprain, Cervical and Lumbar Spondylosis
Udwartanam (Powder Massage)
Medicated powder is applied all over the body with pressure. Effective in Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Neuropathies etc.
Dhanyamladhara (Sudation with Medicated Liquid)
Luke warm dhanyamla is poured all over the body. Effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Bemiplegia, Obesity, Osteoarthritisetc.
Valuka Swedam (Sudation with Sand)
Dry type of sudation in which sand is used to enhance sudation. Effective in Rheumatic Fever, Plantar Fascitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis etc.
Choorna Pinda Swedam (Sudation with Medicated Powder)
Dry / snigdha type of sudation in which medicated powders are used to enhance sudation. Effective in Arthritis, Sciatica, Neurological Disorders, etc.
Pathra Potala Swedam (Sudation with Medicated Leaves)
Snigdha type of sudation in which medicated leaves & powders are used to enhance sudation. It relieves low back ache, muscle cramps, joint disorders, etc.
Jambeera Pinda Swedam (Sudation with Jambeera)
Snigdha type of sudation in which Jambeera Fruits & Powders are used to enhance sudation. Effective in Frozen Shoulder, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Plantar Fascitisy, Obesity, etc.
Pizhichil (Oil Bath)
Pizhichil is the procedure in which warm medicated oil is poured over the body and sudation is enhanced. It is highly effective in degenerative and neurological disorders. This can also be done in healthy individuals as a part of rejuvenation.
Shashtika Pinda Swedam (Sudation with Medicated Rice)
Serving both, as curative and rejuvenating, this can be considered one of the finest therapies which invigorates the body issues. Effective in diseases of the Nervous System, Spinal Cord and Muscle Degeneration, Cerebral Palsy, Emaciation, Chronic Rheumatism etc.
Anna Lepam (Massage with Medicated Rice)
This is a type of snigdha sweda. Warm paste of Shashtika is applied over the body and swedana is enhanced. This is very effective in General Debility, Motor Neuron Diseases, Parkinson ’s Disease, Paralysis, Cerebral Palsy, Degenerative Diseases etc.
Sirodhara
A procedure in which various liquids (taila, kwatha, medicated milk) are poured over the forehead in a continuous stream and then allowing it flow over the scalp for a specific period from a specific height. Effective in Neurological Disorders, Stress, Depression and Stroke etc.
Takradhara
A variety of sirodhara, where medicated buttermilk is poured in a continuous stream over the forehead. Indicated in Psoriasis, Mental Disorders, and Headache etc.
Siroipichu
A type of moordhni taila in which a cotton cloth soaked in medicated oil is places on scalp for a specific time. It can be performed in various conditions affecting CNS, Hair, Dermatological Conditions of Scalp etc.
Siro Lepa (Thalapothichil)
This is a Kerala specialty therapy that helps mitigate the impact of diseases affecting the head. Amalaki paste with butter milk is applied over the scalp for a specific time. It Enhances Coldness to the Head and Pacifies Pitta Dosha.
Avagaham
A type of sudation therapy in which the patient is allowed to sit / lie in a tub containing medicated dravya. Effective in treating Lower Back Ache, Anal Fissure & Fistula, Pilonidal Sinus, Genital Diseases, Infertility, etc.
Upanaham
Type of bandage were medicated powder is made into a paste by adding amla drava and applied / tied over the affected area. Effective in Arthritis of Knee, Low Back Pain, Tennis Elbow, Plantar Fascitis, Bursitis etc.
Sirovasthi
A procedure in which medicated oil is allowed to stay over the head for the prescribed time. Effective in Neurological Diseases, Psychological Diseases, Imparts Strength to Brain, etc.
