Kerala Ayurveda Treatments
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The ayurveda treatments are varied, in this article we pen down short information on some of the prime ayurveda treatments :
Abhyangam :
Abhyangam is a special oil massage given according to the nature of the ailments. In a day the strokes are given for 45 minutes. This massage covers 14 days. This oil massage is functional for obesity, particularly for Diabetic Gangrene.
Dhanyamla Dhara :
In this massage, the masseurs pour herbal liquid over the body of a patient in a rhythmic way. The massage is given for 45 minutes to 1 hour. This message is useful for patients of hemiplegia, Paralysis Rheumatic complaints, etc. The duration of the massage is 14 days.
Dhara :
On the forehead of the patient, herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc. are poured. The masseur massages the head of the patient for 45 minutes in a day.
The period of the massage is about 7-21 days. Patients those have Insomnia, Vatha Predominated diseases, mental tension and certain skin diseases can take this massage.
Ksheeradhoomam :
Medicated cow milk is used in this massage. This treatment is useful for facial paralysis. Bell's palsy, speech disorders and other nervous disorders of the face.
Lepanam :
Medicated herbal paste is applied on the injured part of a body. Patients those have inflammatory conditions can take this treatment.
Nasyam :
Nasyam is useful for headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, some types of skin disease etc. A fusion of herbal juices and medicated oils are poured through the nose for 7 to 14 days.
Njavarakizhi :
In the whole body or some parts, certain medical puddings tied up in a bag are applied on the body by the therapist. Two or four therapist does this massage therapy for one and half hours. The period is for 14 days. This treatment is done to the patients who suffer from Rheumatism (all types), Pain in the Joints, Emaciation of limbs, High blood pressure, Cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.
Panchakarma :
Panchakarma is the primary purification treatment of ayurveda. It includes five therapies Vamana, Panchakarma Diet, Virechana (Purgation), Basti (Enema or Colonic Irrigation), and Nasya (Nose Cleaning). These five therapeutic treatments release the toxins from the body. Initially detoxification diet is given to the patient.
