Kerala Ayurveda
Therapeutic Programmes
Treatment for chronic headaches, insomnia, mental tension and cases of hysteria,
hallucination and insanity (
Dhara)
Herbal
oils, medicated milk or butter milk and decoctions are poured on the forehead/whole
body in a special manner. Variations include Oordhwanga Dhara (good for diseases
of the eyes, ears and skin), Takra Dhara (for those suffering from memory loss,
severe headache or insanity) and Sarvanga Dhara (for both head and body).
Treatment to alleviate osteoarthritis, leukemia etc. (
Snehapanam)
Medicated ghee is given internally n a gradually increased quantity for specific
periods.
Treatment of dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, facial
paralysis and burning sensatin in the head (
Sirovasti)
Lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a leather cap fitted on the head for specific
durations as per physician's recommendation.
Treatment for spondilosis, rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis,
hemiplegia, nervous weaknesses and nervous disorfers (
Pizhichil)
Lukewarm herbal oil applied with fresh linen all over the body by trained masseurs
in a rhythmic manner for a period of 1 to 1.5 hrs daily for 7 to 21 days.
Treatment for musculo-skeletal ailments due to trauma or accidents (
Marma
Chikitsa)
Treatment that works on the extremely sensitive vital points of the body (the
107 marmas).
Treatment for nasal ailments (
Nasyam)
Inhalation of mediated herbal preparations, decoction oils and ghee to eliminate
the morbid factors from the head and neck area.
Treatment for ear ailments (
Karnapooranam) Medicated oils are
applied to the ear for 5 to 10 minutes daily to clean as well as treat specific
ailments.
Preventing cataract and strengthening vision (
Tharpanam)
A
treatment for the eyes, effective in preventing cataract and strengthening the
optic nerve.
Treatment for wasting of muscles, rheumatism, sports injuries, pain in the
joints, emaciation of the body or parts of the body and certain kinds of skin
diseases (
Njavarakizhi) The whole body is made to perspire by the
external application of medicated rice packs in the form of boluses tied bags.
Please note:-
1. The ayurvedic physician will decide on a separate programme for every
individual after evaluation.
2. Short duration treatments for minor ailments like back pain, muscular
pain, etc. with herbal steam bath, spinal bath and therapeutic massage will
be provided only on the advice of the physician.
3. Women will have the services of female technicians for body massage
and other health programmes.
4. Some of the programmes are not suitable for the very aged, the very
young (under 7), the infirm, heart patients and pregnant women.
5. If you have previous medical history of heart trouble, blood pressure,
blood sugar, chronic skin disease or asthma, please inform your physician in
advance.
6. Advance reservation is recommended.
»
Rejuvenation Programmes
»
Therapeutic Programmes
Interested
? Book Tour through our Members
