Ayurveda is a science of life preached and practiced by ancient Saints and Sages; which where revealed to them in their spiritual pursuit. This once again enlightens the nobility of great Indian tradition, in adopting ancient knowledge for curing all the ailments even acute and chronic, may be unknown to modern science. Ayurveda principles are based on the human constitution or prakrithi comprises of the dynamic forces of vatha, pihtha and kapha (tridosha).The difference is the degree to which the three doshas interact with each other.
Ayurveda is based on panchabhootha and tridosha theories.
"Pannchabhoothani sareerasya
Panchabhoothani chaushadam"
Human body is a constitution of panchaboothas :
- Agni (fire)
- Vayu (air)
- Jalam (water)
- Akasham (sky)
Ayurveda treatment system removes the imbalances in tridosha and correcting the proportions of panchabhootha. The treatment is systematic and scientific as it enables the patient to acquire the complete harmony in functioning of all systems of the body well rejuvenated and revitalized.
The treatment for various diseases adopts several treatment systems, with difference in duration, repetition or mono/adjuvant therapy. Hence the patient should follow the instruction of the physician and diligently complete the course of treatment for better results.
Panchakarma Treatments
This is consisting of nasyam, vamanm, virechanam, vasthi and raktha moksha; five natural ways of treatment.
Features
- Eliminates the toxins from the body.
- Rejuvenate the mind and body.
- Corrects emaciation and gives youthful vigor and vitality.
- Increases flexibility and strength of the body and corrects the lassitude and sluggish body movements.
- Checks musculo skeletal pain.
- Relieves stress, strain, frustration and ensures sound sleep.
- Increase blood circulation.
- Regulate lipid metabolism.
Treatment Systems
Abhyangam (Ayurvedic body massage) - Synchronized body massage with medicated oil is given according to the requirement of the diseases for a said period of 30-45 minutes. This treatment is very useful for relaxing the muscles to relieve the stress and to improve blood circulation.
Swedanam (Steaming) - It is a process of purifying the body. This brings out the toxins of the body, there by cleansing the skin, improves the tone of the body and reduces fat etc.
Udwarthanam - This is a massage with herbal powder. This treatment is for obesity and certain rheumatic ailments etc.
Pizhichil - Here the medicated oil is poured all over the body on a rhythmic way continuously for a period of 30- 45 minutes per day. This is very useful for chronic conditions like Arthritis, Paralysis, nervous disability and certain muscular disorders.
Njavarakizhi - It is a process by which the whole body or a specific part is treated by the application of boluses filled with medicated puddings prepared with certain decoctions, which is tied in a muslin bag. It is done for joint pains, emaciation of limbs in children and elderly, high blood pressure and certain skin diseases.
Dhara (Thakra Dhara, Thaila Dhara, Kashaya Dhara) - In this process some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc. are poured as continuous stream on the forehead. This is an ideal treatment to relieve stress and strain and induces good sleep and for certain skin diseases. It will also improve memory power and cools the body.
Vasthi - Certain herbal oil or herbal extracts is administered through the rectum for a period of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is effective for arthritis, paralysis, numbness and constipation.
Sirovasthi - In this procedure, the oil is retained on the scalp with the help of leather crown. This is done in case of facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe head ache and diseases of the eyes.
Kadee Vasthi - In this process warm medicated oil is retained over the lower back with the help of herbal forte. This treatment lasts for 30 minutes to an hour and it is good for any type of low back pain and other spinal disorders.
Nasyam - Herbal juices or medicated oils are instilled into the nostrils. This is highly effective in certain kinds of head aches, sinusitis and other diseases related to head and nose.
