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Therapeutic Programs in Kerala
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Therapeutic Programs in Kerala
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.
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