Our Kerala therapies gives you access to the ancient ayurvedic solutions coined by legendary Ashta vaidyas since thousands of years ago!
Ayurveda offers a range of traditional therapies and authentic medicines to impart wellness to the body, mind and soul.
Ayurvedic traditions possessed by Kerala, have time and again proven that it is more effective than native as well as the foreign medicines. Ayurvedic therapies and practices were evolved by Vaidyas over a period, making the protocols more effective than before.
Whether it is to resolve your issues with overweight, insomnia, fatigue and other vata diseases or for the glow of the skin, this strong but gentle oil massage will be a good treatment. With a certain amount of pressure in specific directions which corresponds to the blood circulation this massage can do wonders for your body.
In this therapy a tub is filled up with decoction of Vathahara medicines and the patient is made to sit in this liquid.
Nasyam is one among the panchakarma treatments in which the medicated oils, powders, or pastes etc. is administered through the nose. This is found to be effective against disorders of the head, neck and nervous system.
Choorna Pinda Swedam is a process of Sudation with hot boluses made of medicated powders.It is effective in Pain without inflammatory swelling at any body part including joints, painful conditions of obese people, Paralysis,Muscle stiffens, restricted movements of the joints.
Jambeera Pinda Swedam is a process of Sudation with hot boluses made of lemon and other herbs. It is effective in Periarthritis of shoulder, low backache with sciatica Neuromuscular diseases, Paralysis,Muscle stiffness, Pain & stiffness of joints, Arthritis etc.
A therapy where the patient is exposed to steam coming from boiling medicated milk. It is effective in Facial Paralysis, Atrophy of muscles, Jihwasthambha [difficulty in speech] etc.s
Warm medicated milk is poured from a special vessel over the body in a certain rhythmic pattern. It is effective in Insomnia, stress related problems, Burning sensation, Inflammatory conditions of the joints etc.
Patra Pinda Swedam is a process of Sudation with hot boluses made of Chopped Medicated leaves and other herbs. It is effective in osteoarthritis, spondylosis, sports accidents and the like.
It is a treatment done by keeping cotton pad immersed in medicated oil in head or specific areas, as a part of external oleation.
It is a process of Sudation with hot boluses made of medicinal rice pudding in cotton bags to the whole body or certain parts of the body. This treatment is effective against rheumatism, muscular weakness, Emaciation & general disability, Hemiplegia, Atrophy and wasting of muscle tissue, Joint dislocation and neuralgia (chronic cases) etc.
It is a treatment procedure of pouring medicated oil, buttermilk and decoction on forehead according to the necessity and nature of the ailment for 45 minutes. This treatment is mainly applied in cases of insomnia, memory loss, headache, mental tension and certain skin diseases
Special warm herbal oils are poured into a hat fastened to the head and allowed to act for 15-60 minutes daily – depending on the patient’s condition. This treatment is successful with Bell’s palsy, dryness of the nose, mouth and throat, severe headaches and other disorders in the region of the head.
Siro Lepanam involves applying a medicinal herbal paste to the head and binding it with banana or other medicinal leaves. It is effective in Hemiplegia, Motor Neuron Disease, Degenerative disorders of the brain, Insanity, Epilepsy loss of memory, Insomnia etc.
The patient must sit on the seat inside the steam chamber; with his head outside the chamber. It is good for treatment of Rheumatic complaints & joint stiffness, muscular pain and also done as Poorvakarma for panchakarma.
In this treatment, buttermilk containing herbs etc. are poured onto the forehead according to a certain method. This treatment is mainly applied in cases of insomnia, memory loss, headache, mental tension and certain skin diseases
Warm herbal liquids are poured from a special vessel over the body in a certain rhythmic pattern. This is a good treatment for hemi- and tetraplegia, Multiple sclerosis, etc.
In this treatment, warm herbal oils are continuously applied to the whole body by 2-4 therapists working in synchrony. This treatment is an effective remedy for rheumatic disorders such as arthritis, tetra- or hemiplegia, various forms of paralysis, sexual impairments and disturbances of the nervous system.
Udwarthanam is a forceful upward body massage usually using powdered herbs. It reduces Kapha, eliminate adipose tissue deposits, strengthen muscles & beautify skin.
Sudation with the help of wrapping the body parts with the medicinal paste & leaves is called as Upanaha Swedanam. It is good in Polyarthritis, Vata disorders in snayu (tendons) sandhi (joints) & sira (vessels), Arthritis etc.
Special warm oil is allowed to stay over the affected area by making a bund constructed with a paste of Black gram powder applied and allowed to act, applied in this case to the thorax. Urovasthi is effective against asthma and other complaints of the respiratory organs, heart disease and muscular pain in the chest region.
In this treatment, specially prepared warm medicinal oils are applied to the lower back area by making a bund constructed with a paste of Black gram powder applied and allowed to act Kativasthi is a very good treatment for all kinds of backache and spinal problem.
In this treatment, specially prepared warm medicinal oils are applied on the knees. This is a very effective therapy in the cases of joint degeneration, arthritis, rheumatism as well as increasing the flexibility of the joints area.
In this treatment, specially prepared warm medicinal oils are applied on the neck and cervical area. This is a very effective therapy in the cases Neck pain, of joint degeneration, arthritis, Cervical spondylosis, Ivdp, as well as increasing the flexibility of the joints area.
Medicated Ghee as prescribed by the physician will be given under strict diet restrictions. The quantity is increased according to the digestive power of the patient. This will continue for a few days as recommended by the physician usually done before pancha karmas, and in some skin diseases.
It is a treatment to improve the eyesight. Medicated Ghee is kept over eyes making a bund constructed with a paste of Black gram powder and allowed to act. Used in the cases of conjunctivitis, glaucoma and helps to correct long/short-sightedness.
Virechana is one among the panchakarma treatments in which Purgation using herbal medicines is done to cleanse the bowel and GI tract.
Gandoosham is a treatment procedure which involves gargling of warm medicinal oil, ghee, honey, or liquid for specific time inside the mouth. It is good for dryness of mouth, stupor, anorexia, rhinorrhea, etc.
This is a treatment procedure in which a gentle massage of the ears and surrounding area, followed by the administration of a warm medicated oil in the ears and medicated fumes are applied to the ears for few minutes as directed by the physician. This is applied against the ailments relating to ears.
An ancient therapy which helps to remove the excessive heat and toxins in the body. In this process, the feet are first cleaned with warm water, followed by the application of a medicated ghee and foot massage. It gives many remarkable results such as, opening the meridians in the body, pacifying vata dosha, enhancing memory, helping to improve the eyesight, helping to remove the burning sensation in the feet and eyes etc.
All the body organs have corresponding pressure points on the foot sole, the application of focused pressure on specific marma (reflex) points on the sole, stimulates the functioning of the body organs.
This relaxing massage helps to improve circulation in the scalp, promoting hair growth. It improves the luster and the overall health of the hair. This specific therapy helps to relax the body completely and promotes a deep and sound sleep.
Gentle but deeply cleansing and exfoliating massage, with vital ingredients that help to soften, cool and nourish the skin. Stimulates new cell growth, giving the skin a healthy glow.
The process of inhalation and exhalation of medicated smoke is called dhoomapana.
Raktha moksha is the procedure of letting out of impure blood from the body. It is good in diseases caused by Raktha and Pitta. There are different methods of bloodletting and that is done according to the condition of the diseases.
Jalookavacharana is the supreme therapy among Raktamokshana, where non-poisonous leech is used for the procedure of bloodletting. It is mainly indicated in Pitta dushta Raktha vikaras, sandhi sopha , vruna sopha , non-healing ulcers, alopecia etc.
This is the procedure where heat is transferred to the affected part of the body using a metal rod. it helps to relieve pain and cure various muscular and joint disorders.
It is a special type of treatment prevalent in Kerala. It is the process by which the whole body or any specific part is made to perspire by means of application of a kind of payasa or pudding, specially prepared for the purpose with the Njavara rice, milk and decoction of Bala (Sida cordifolia). This treatment is effective against rheumatism, Muscular Weakness, Emaciation & general disability etc.
This is also known as medicinal enema. Vasthi is one among the panchakarma treatments in which herbal oils, plant extracts and the like are administered daily via the rectum for a period of 5-25 days. This treatment is very effective in cases of arthritis, hemiplegia, numbness of the limbs, gastritis complaints, rheumatism and chronic constipation.
The procedure of this therapy is similar to that of gandoosha. The only difference is that during this therapy the mouth cavity is not fully filled and hence movements are allowed.
The procedure of application of collyrium on eyes is called anjana. This is done usually after undertaking all the panchakarma purification procedures. It is a maintenance therapy after different pancha karmas as well as specific therapy for eye diseases.
Putapaka is a kriyakrama practiced after tharpanam. The procedure is basically to maintain the prescribed juice of medicated plant for specific time.
This is one among the five therapies of Panchakarma in Ayurveda. Vaman means therapeutic vomiting or medicated emesis. The treatment is done for the aggravated kapha dosha, which dislodges the toxins mainly from the head, respiratory and gastrointestinal tract. This therapy is also done for preventive and curative purposes.
‘Kalari foot-massage or Kalari chavitti uzhichil’ (whole body massage using foot after applying medicated oil) which is specially designed for the martial art practitioners from the olden times. For certain types of back ache, sports injuries etc. this particular therapy is found to be very effective.
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