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Ayurveda is a
traditional system
of healing that has
been practised in
India for centuries.
This system of
medicine is widely
practised in Kerala
and its medical
benefits have been
recognized
worldwide. Ayurveda
which evolved in
India around 600
B.C., is based on
the theory that the
body has three
humors vatta, pitta
and kapha, which
need to be kept in
balance for the body
to remain in a state
of health.
Ayurveda treats not
merely the symptoms
of a condition or
the condition
itself, but the body
as a whole. This
holistic approach to
health, stresses on
the need for all
toxins to be
eliminated from the
body to improve the
overall health of
the body.
Traditionally people
in Kerala undergo an
annual series of
treatments in the
monsoon season to
improve resistance
and eliminate the
causes of illness,
to ensure a state of
good health in the
year ahead.
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Kerala's equable
climate, natural
abundance of forests
(with a wealth of
herbs and medicinal
plants), and the
cool monsoon season
(June - November)
are best suited for
Ayurveda's curative
and restorative
packages.In fact,
today, Kerala is the
only State in India
which practises this
system of medicine
with absolute
dedication.
Some of the various
Ayurveda therapies
are Abhyanga,
Dhanyamla Dhara ,
Dhara, Elakizhi,
Nasyam, Pizhichil,
Njavarakizhi, and
Udhwardhanam. These
are various ways of
applying ayurvedic
medications and
remedies to the body
of the patient.
Ayurveda is gaining
popularity worldwide
as a holistic and
natural form o
treatment and as an
effective alternate
form of healing.
Ayurveda can also be
used to effectively
treat lifestyle
condtions such as
stress and chronic
fatigue syndrome.
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Abhyangam (14 Days)
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 Special type of oil
massage in which
strokes are given
according to the
diseases for 45
minutes per day for
14 days. This
treatment is very
useful for Obesity,
Especially for
Diabetic Gangrene
etc.
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Dhanyamla Dhara (14
Days) : |
 Warm herbal liquid
is poured all over
the body in a
rhtthmic way through
a special vessel for
45 minutes to 1 hour
daily. This
treatment is very
effective for
hemiplegia,
Paralysis Rheumatic
complaints etc. |
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Elakizhi : |
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 Treatment For
Revitalising The
Skin Tone ('Patraswedam')The entire body is
massaged with herbal
poultices prepared
with various herbs
and powder dipped in
warm medicated oils
and increases
perspiration, which
in turn helps
circulation. |
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Dhara (14 Days) : |
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 In this process,
some Herbal oils,
medicated milk,
medicated butter
milk etc. are poured
on the forehead in a
special method for
about 45 minutes in
a day for a period
of 7-21 days. This
treatment is mainly
for Insomnia, Vatha
Predominated
diseases, Mental
tension and certain
skin diseases. |
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Karnapooranam : |
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 Treatment For Ear
Ailments: Medicated
oils are applied to
the ear for 5 to 10
minutes daily to
clean as well as
treat specific
ailments. |
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Marma Chikitsa : |
Treatment For
Musculoskeletal
Ailments Due To
Trauma Or Accidents:
Treatment that works
on the extremely
sensitive vital
points of the body
(the 107 'marmas'). |
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Nasyam (14 Days) : |
 Herbal juices,
medicated oils etc.
are applied through
nose for 7 to 14
day. This treatment
is highly effective
for certain kinds of
Headaches,
Paralysis, Mental
disorders, some
types of skin
disease etc. |
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Pizhichil (14 Days)
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In this treatment,
lukewarm herbal oils
are applied all over
the body by two to
four trained
therapists i a
special rhythmic way
continuously for
about 60 to 90
minutes per day for
a period of 7 to 21
days. This treatment
is very useful for
Rheumatic diseases
like Arthritis,
Parlysis, Hemiplegia,
Paralysis-Agitanus,
Sexual Weakness,
Nervous Wakness and
Nervous disorders
etc. |
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Njavarakizhi (14
Days) : |
 It is a process by
which the whole body
or any specific part
thereof is made to
perspire by the
application of
certain medical
puddings externally
in the form of
Boluses tied up in
muslin bag. This is
applied by two to
four therapist for
abut 60-90 minutes
per day for a period
of 14 days. This
Treatment is for all
types of Rheumatism,
Pain in the Joints,
Emaciation of limbs,
High blood pressure,
Cholesterol and
certain kinds of
skin diseases. |
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Sirovasti : |
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Treatment For
Dryness Of Nostrils,
Mouth And Throat,
Severe Headaches,
Facial Paralysis And
Burning Sensation In
The Head: Lukewarm
herbal oils are
poured into a
leather cap fitted
on the head for
specific durations
as per physician's
recommendation. |
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Sirovasthi (14 Days)
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 Certain lukewarm
herbal oils are
poured into a cap
fitted on the head
for 15 to 60 minutes
per day according to
the patients
conditions for a
period of 7 days.
This tratment is
highly effective for
facial paralysis,
Dryness of nostrils,
mouth and throat,
Severe headaches,
and other Vatha
originated diseases. |
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Snehapanam : |
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Treatment To
Alleviate
Osteoarthritis,
Leukaemia Etc.
Medicated ghee is
given internally in
a gradually
increased quantity
for specific
periods. |
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Tharpanam: |
 Treatment For
Preventing Cataract
And Strengthening
Vision:
A treatment for the
eyes effective in
preventing cararact
and strengthening
the optic nerve. |
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Udvarthanam (14
Days) : |
 This is a typical
massage with herbal
powder for about 30
to 45 minutes daily
for a period of 14
to 28 days. This
treatment is for the
diseases like
Hemitplegia,
Paralysis, Obesity
and certain
Rheumatic ailments. |
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Urovasthi : |
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Like Kativasthi warm
medicated oil is
kept over the chest
for 45 minutes this
is an effective
treatment for
asthma, other
respiratory problems
hearth diseases and
muscular chest pain |
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There are many
ayurvedic resorts in
Kerala including the
famous Kottakal
Kerala Arya Vaidya
Shala and the
Somateertham
Ayurvedic Resort.
Most hotels and spas
in Kerala offer
Ayurvedic therapies
and Ayurvedic
masseurs offer their
healing touch along
the beaches of
Kerala. |
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