Kerala Ayurveda Treatment

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Ayurveda is a simple, practical science of life, the principles and practices of which evolved through many centuries. Ayurvedic science is based on eternal wisdom of people who acquired the knowledge from experience and meditation.According to Ayurvedic medicine, human body consists of three primary life forces or biological humors, which are Vatha, Pitha and Kapha. These three doshas are called the tridoshas. A balance among these life forces is essential for proper health. Any imbalance among the tridoshas causes a state of unhealthiness or disease.

Pancha Karmam or five fold line of treatment means purification of the body through Vamanam (emesis) Virechanam (purgation) Basti (enema) Nasyam (Nasal medication) and Raktha moksha (blood letting). It is also called Shodhanam.

Shamanam means subsidence of disease and symptoms by Kshut (fasting) Trit nigraham (restriction of fluids) Vyayamam (exercise) Atapaseva (sun rays) Maruta seva (breeze of air) etc. and intake of medicines.

Special treatments in Kerala of Ayurveda

Shiro Dhara
Pouring of Medicated oil over the forehead is called Shiro dhara. This is highly beneficial in Head ache, Mental tension, Insomnia, Stress and Disorders of Central nervous system etc. Dhara to the body is pouring of medicated oil on the body and it is beneficial for many neuromuscular conditions and Rheumatism and general debility.

Pizhichil
Here lukewarm oil is poured in the body by squeezing cotton cloth soaked in the oil. This is highly effective for Spondylosis, Hemiplegia, and Arthritis. It is immensely rejuvenative.

Navarakkizhi
Navarkkizhi is the massage using cooked Navara rice in a cotton cloth bundle. It is highly rejuvenative and especially useful in emaciated conditions like muscular degeneration associated with neuromuscular disorders, rheumatism, burning sensation of body etc.

Shirovasthi
Medicated oil is poured over a leather cap kept on the head. This is effective for headache, hair falling, burning sensation and other diseases of ear, nose and throat.

Kizhi
The massage done with medicinal leaves or powdered medicines kept in a cloth bag. This is useful in many Musculo-skeletal disorders, degenerative conditions and neurological problems. It improves circulation and restores energy and vigour.