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PIZHICHIL
 Here
lukewarm medicated oil is applied on the body of the patient
lying on the "Dharapathi". Oil dipped pieces of cloth
are squeezed by hand and the oils rubbed smoothly over the body
of the patient by masseurs on either side. The medicated oil
is pressed out of the cloth uniformly over the body at a defined
height and massaged by skillful hands. Fresh medicated oil is
used every day and the treatment may last fourteen or twenty-eight
days.
This treatment is indicated in stiffness
and pain of joints and limbs, dislocation of joints, paralytic
conditions and in pregnant ladies with a history of uterine
inertia in earlier deliveries. Many persons also undergo this
treatment for rejuvenation and preservation of health to offset
early aging. Sclerotic changes can be prevented by this treatment.
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| NJAVARAKIZHI
 Navarakizhi is also one
of the special forms of treatment widely practiced in Kerala.
The body is made to perspire well through massage with puddings
in the form of boluses tied up in cloth bags.
Specially cooked rice tied up in boluses
are warmed in a mixture of Balamoola Kasaya and cow’s milk
and massaged over the body with adequate pressure and movements
as required for the patient.The pressure forces out the contents
of boluses. The boluses are rewarmed and applied again and
again till the Kashaya and contents of the boluses would have
been entirely used up.
The main indication are all types of diseases
of nervous system, chronic rheumatic diseases, pain to the
joints, emaciation of limbs and diseases borne of vitiated
blood. It also makes the body strong and sturdy with well
developed musculature.
Navarakizhi is also one of the special forms
of treatment widely practiced in Kerala. The body is made
to perspire well through massage with puddings in the form
of boluses tied up in cloth bags. Specially cooked rice tied
up in boluses are warmed in a mixture of Balamoola Kasaya
and cow’s milk and massaged over the body with adequate pressure
and movements as required for the patient. The pressure forces
out the contents of boluses. The boluses are rewarmed and
applied again and again till the Kashaya and contents of the
boluses would have been entirely used up.
The main indication are all types of diseases
of nervous system, chronic rheumatic diseases, pain to the
joints, emaciation of limbs and diseases borne of vitiated
blood. It also makes the body strong and sturdy with well
developed musculature.
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DHARA
 Dhara
or Sirassekam is also a special treatment practiced in Kerala.
Medicated oil, medicated butter milk , cows milk or human
breast milk are allowed to freely flow over the upper part
of the fore head continuously for specific periods.
The patient will be lying on the Dharapathi
and the fluid flows out of a hole in a vessel hung at a prescribed
height. The fluid is selected on a diagnosis of the patient’s
ailment.
Indications of Thakradhara are premature
graying of hair, fatigue, headache, lack of vitality, rheumatic
complaints, diabetes, dislocation of joints, anorexia, dyspepsia,
diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat. Sthanyadhara is indicated
in Hyperpyrexia. Tailadhara is done for sinusitis, headache
and paralysis. e.g. Bell’s Palsy, Hemiplegia etc.
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VASTHI
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc.
are applied throughout the rectum daily for a period of 5
to 25 days. This treatments is for Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemipllegia,
Numbness, Gastric complaints associated with Rheumatism and
constant Constipation.
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SIROVASTHI
 In Sirovasti, medicated oil is made to stand on the
patient’s head for specific periods. The oil is contained
in a close-fitting leather cap, made leak proof with black-gram
powder. Constant temperature conditions are maintained throughout.
This treatment is indicated for loss of tactile
sensation, facial paralysis, sleeplessness, dryness of nostrils
and throat, increased intracular pressure, severe chronic
headache etc. |
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.
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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 gangerene (a condition due to lack of blood circulation
in the extremities of the body) etc.
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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,
some types of skin diseases etc.
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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.
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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
Osteoarthiritis Arthritis with swelling, Spondilosis, sports
injuries etc.
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DHANYAMLA 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.
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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.
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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.
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| 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.
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| THALAM
Special powder mixed with medicated oil
applying on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes. This
treatment is helpful for ENT problems, insomnia, migraine
etc |
