Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Styles of Therapy(Ayurveda)

Dhara
Treatment for chronic headache, insomnia, mental tension hysteria,Hallucination& insanity. Herbal oils, medicated butter or milk and decoctionsare poured on the forehead for about 45 minutes for seven to 21 days. Variation include ‘Oordhwanga Dhara’ (good for eyes, ears, and skin)‘Takra dhara’ (for memory loss, headache, and insanity) Sarvangadhara’(bothfor the head and body)
Pizhichil
Treatment for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia Sexual weakness, and nervous disorders. Lukewarm herbal oil are Applied all over the body by trained masseurs in to erythematic way for60 to 90 minutes for a period of around seven to 21 days.
Sirovasthi
Treatment for dryness of nostrils, mouth, and throat, severeHeadache, facial paralysis and burning sensation in the head. LukewarmOil is poured into a leather cap for 15 to 60 minutes a day, according to thePatients condition for period of 7 days.
Njavarakizhi
Treatment for wasting muscles, rheumatism, sports injuries. PainIn the joints, emaciation or certain skin diseases. The whole body or a specific part is made to perspire by the external application of medicated rice packs in the form of boluses tied in muslin bags. Two or more masseurs apply these packs for about 60 to 90 minutes for a period of 14 days.
Nasyam
Treatment for nasal ailments, certain kind of headaches, mental disorders and paralysis. Inhalation of medicated herbal preparationDecoctions oils and ghee is given to eliminate unwanted impurities from theRegions of the head and neck
Abhayangam
Treatment for obesity and diabetic gangrene. A special type of oil massage in which different strokes are given for 45 minutes over a period of 14 days.
Vasthi
Treatment for arthritis hemophilia, numbness, gastric problems rheumatism, and constipation. Certain herbal oils herbal extracts are applied through the rectum, daily for a period of 5 to 25 days.
Udhvarthanam
Treatment for hemophilia, paralysis, obesity, and rheumatic problems. A special massage, with herbal powders, for 30 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days.
Snehapanam
Generally oral application of medicated oil precedes many treatments. Treatment for osteo arthritis, psoriasis, and leukemia. Medicated geeIs given internally and increased as the treatment process. Take 8 to 12 days for completition.
Yoni prakashalanam
Purification process for genital organs. Herbal oils and decoctions are instilled through vaginal route. This treatment is good for gynecological problems.
Kati vasti
Treatment for back pain and spinal disorders, specially prepared warm medicated oils is kept over the lower back with an herbal paste boundary. The treatment lasts from 45 minutes to an hour.
Urovasti
Treatment for asthma, respiratory problems, muscular chest pain and heart diseases. A specific kind of warm and medicated oil is kept over the chest area for a period of 45 minutes.
Ksheeradhoomam
Treatment for nervous disorders of the face. The process is carried out using fermented cow’s milk. It cures facial paralysis, Bell’s palsy and speech disorders.
Thalam
Treatment for ENT problems, insomnia, and migraine. A special powder mixed with medicated oil, is applied on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minute.
Lepanam
Treatment for inflammatory condition. A medicated herbal paste is applied over the effected part of the body.

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