Ayurvedic Panchakarma Therapies
Detoxification Treatments
(Internal Panchakarma Therapies/ Cleansing therapy
Vamana
(Therapeutic Vomiting therapy)
Vamana is a therapeutic procedure in which waste products or toxins (deranged doshas) are eliminated through the mouth. This therapy is effective in kapha predominant diseases like psoriasis, eczema, obesity, urticaria, respiratory problems, hypothyroidism, PCOD, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis etc. It Enhances digestion and metabolism, gains strength, gives nourishment and immunity to the body.
Duration of the treatment- approximately 10-13 days
Nasya
(Instillation medicated liquid into nostrils)
Nasya therapy is highly beneficial in upper respiratory tract diseases like running nose, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis also indicated in hair fall, migraine, hyperpigmentation etc in vata and kapha imbalanced conditions.
Duration of the treatment- 7 days
Basti
(Enema therapy)
Where administration of medicated oil through the anal route. It is performed to normalize the deranged vata. It lubricates and nourishes the colon, helps in arthritis, skin diseases, excessive emaciation, anaemia etc. Effective in constipation, backache, joint pain and other neurological problems, osteoarthritis, sciatica, lumbar spondylosis etc.
Duration of the treatment- depends on the severity of the disease.
Jalouka acharana
(Leech therapy)
External Panchakarma Therapies
Abhyanga and Sweda
(Ayurvedic whole body Massage with Steam)
Abhyanga is the Ayurvedic art of massage with medicated oil. There is no other massage technique that can be compared to Abhyanga in any other healing tradition. The treatment integrates and focuses on all of the various levels that we have as individuals, from the most physical to the most subtle and spiritual level. It relieves joint pain and stiffness, nourishes the skin, gives relaxation and rejuvenation to the individual.
Duration- 60 mins
Shiro abhyanga
(Ayurvedic Head massage)
This treatment focused head and shoulder massage makes use of selected medicated Ayurvedic oils and focuses generously on the pressure points in the head.
Duration- 30 mins
Pada abhyanga
(Ayurvedic Foot massage)
Pada abhyanga is an Ayurvedic foot massage which provides soothing, revitalizing, calming effects and balance disturbances of the autonomic nervous system, alleviates roughness, stiffness, pain, numbness & burning sensation of the foot.
Duration- 30 mins
Shirodhara /Tailadhara /Takradhara/ Ksheeradhara
(Oiling of the Head)
Shirodhara is a profoundly relaxing therapy that involves an ancient technique of pouring a fine stream of warm medicated liquid slowly onto the middle of the forehead. Benefits of Shirodhara is strengthens the nervous system, reduces eye strain, migraine, tension, stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia, prevents excessive hair loss.
Duration- 45 mins
Sarvanga kashaya dhara / Kashayaseka /Pizhichil
This is a revitalizing treatment is given immediately after abhyanga (massage). A continous pouring of a warm herbal decoction all over the body. It Provides strength to the tissues, rejuvenates and energizes the body, improves blood circulation, improves skin complexion. Useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteo arthritis, varicose veins.
Duration- 60 mins
Udwartana
(Powder massage)
This is a revitalizing treatment is given immediately after abhyanga (massage). A continous pouring of a warm herbal decoction all over the body. It Provides strength to the tissues, rejuvenates and energizes the body, improves blood circulation, improves skin complexion. Useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteo arthritis, varicose veins.
Duration- 60 mins
Shastika Shaali Pinda Sweda (SSPS) / Navara kizhi
(Rice Bolus Massage)
This is a unique Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment in which sweat is induced through preparation of rice and milk. It helps to nourish the skin and removes the tan. Also helps in strengthening of bones, nerves, relaxation of muscles, prevents degeneration of body tissues by improving the tone. Indicated in muscular dystrophy, muscle weakness, stiffness, myalgia, bone and joint disorders like arthritis, spondylosis, prolapse of intervertebral disc etc.
Duration- 60 mins
Patra Pinda Sweda (PPS)/ Ela kizhi
(Leafy Bolus Massage)
It is an excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory therapy. In this procedure massage is done by using medicated leaves potali (herbal bolus). It improves joint movements and flexibility, helps in muscle relaxation. Also indicated in sports injuries, frozen shoulder, sciatica, gout and cervical spondylosis, helps in back ache, knee pain and osteoarthritis.
Duration- 60 mins
Jaanu Basti
(For the Knee joints)
This is effective treatment for those suffering from knee discomfort and pain. In which medicated oil is poured and pooled into the dough compartment for fixed duration over the knee joint along with gentle massage locally. It helps to reduce joint pain, stiffness and inflammation, prevents further degeneration of the knee joint, increases flexibility, mobility, helps in osteoarthritis.
Duration- 45 mins
Kati Basti
(For the Back)
Greeva Basti
(For the Neck)
Greeva Basti is a specific treatment for the neck, where warm medicated oil is retained on the neck for a fixed duration along with gentle massage. It helps to alleviate the pain and stiffness of the neck, improves flexibility, relaxes muscles of the neck. Indicated in cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, neck rigidity, migraine and tension headache etc.
Duration- 45 mins
Hrid Basti
(For the Heart)
It is an efficient Ayurvedic treatment where the medicated oil is retained over the heart region. This therapy improves blood circulation to the heart, strengthens the cardiac muscles, rejuvenate the heart, increases sense of calmness, peace and happiness. Helps to relieve deep seated and repressed emotions like anger, grief, stress and anxiety.
Duration- 45 mins
Chakra Basti
(For the Stomach)
Chakra Basti is a powerful therapy strengthens the solar plexus. In this treatment medicated oil is used to retain over the abdomen. The benefits of Chakra Basti are both physical and subtle. It stimulates the power of digestion and absorption, beneficial in constipation, abdominal pain and discomfort.
Duration- 45 mins
Netra Tarpana
(For the Eyes)
Netra Tarpana is highly effective treatment that brings sparkle and beauty to your eyes. Where medicated ghee is retained over the eyes for a particular period of time. It cools, lubricates and rejuvenates the eyes and improves the inner vision by clearing out the subtle channels associated with inner and outer perception. Helps in blurred vision, myopia, reduces the stress and strain of the eyes.
Duration- 45 mins
