| Vasthi |
Medicated
enema treatment with herbal oils
and decoctions for expelling the
aggravated vata dosha. It relieves
constipation, distention, chronic
fever, cold, sexual disorders,
kidney stones, heart pain, backache,
sciatica and other pains in the
joints. The therapy is divided
in two main types, i.e. Anuvasana
Vasthi or medicated oil enemas
and Niruha Vasthi or medicated
enema of decoctions and medicated
oils. It is specially effective
in nerves problems such as paralysis.
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| Ratnamokshana |
This is a Blood
lethargy process where polluted
blood is evacuated with the assistance
of leeches.
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| Pinda
sweda |
The
patient is subjected to oil application
and fomentation with the help of
"panda". Medicinal leaves
and seeds are used according to
the disease and the person.
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| Navara
Kizhi |
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This is a Bolus Massage
with medicated rice. Navarakizhi
improves complexion of the
skin , promotes digestion
and restores vigor.
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| Sarwanga
Parisheka |
A
method of sudation which is done
by poring a lukewarm decoction over
the whole body 1 or 2 hours after
having abyanga.
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| Pichu |
A
piece of cloth dipped in oil is
placed on the affected area.
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| Kawalagraha |
This
treatment comprises gargling with
decoctions or oily drugs, milk,
honey and curd. Recommended for
neck pain, headaches and diseases
of ear, eyes, throat and face.
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| Karnapoorna |
The
middle and outer ear are filled
with medicated liquid or herbal
oil. Recommended for removing pus
formation in the ear, pain, and
infections and inflammations of
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| Doopana |
This
treatment is done by directing herbal
smoke to the specific or defected
area of the body. Recommended for
infections of the skin.
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| Nadi
Sweda/Washpa Swedha |
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Herbal steam is directed
at a specific area of the
body. This treatment is
effective for pains, aches
and skin problems
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| Akshi
Tharpana |
| This
is eye therapy and improves eyesight.
It is also used as a treatment for
eye disorders such as conjunctivitis,
illusions and helps reduce the tiredness
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| Tractions |
| Specially
used for patients who are having dislocations
of the bones. Traction of the arm
by using heavy weights |
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