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THERAPEUTICS OFFERED AT AMRITA AYURVEDA HOSPITAL

Apart from the Classical Panchakarma Therapies we also offer the following treatments;

Abhyanga
Systematic Massage with patient specific medicated oils to allow the toxins to be removed from the cells and to nourish and revitalize the body tissues is called as Abhyanga. Blood vessels under the skin are dilated, circulation increased, Vata is kept under control. Natural healing qualities of essential oils together with traditional techniques has much deeper and more far reaching effects than an ordinary massage.  This massage is performed trained therapists and is usually followed by a steam bath (Sweda). Abhayang is indicated in various diseases of the muscles and the nerves and as a process of making the body physically strong and healthy.
Duration:30 Min.
Indications: Increases tissue strength, Improves blood circulation, Rejuvenates the whole body, Nourishes the skin, Delays aging, Induces sound sleep, Promotes vitality, and Reduces stress. It is beneficial in disorders like Arthritis, other joint injuries and various skin diseases.

Swedam:
Sweda otherwise called as sudation therapy is done by using special herbs specific to the ailments of a person. It opens the pores and flushes and cleanses the system through the skin. Its effect is enhanced when taken after Abhyanga. Poultices of herbs, rice, lemon, sand or steam of person specific herbs are given as a part of this process.
Duration: 20-45 mins
Indication: Reduces pain in the body, Eliminates toxins, Promotes lightness, Reduces stiffness and useful in various joint and neurological disorders.

Elakizhi (Patra Pinda Sweda):

It is a type of sweda, in which fresh Leaves of herbs are Finely chopped and fried with other herbal ingredients, tied into boluses, dipped into warm medicated oil and applied all over the body for specific time. Usually it is applied after Abhyanga.
Duration: 50- 60 min
Indication: Chronic back pain, Rhuematism, Loss of function of a part or whole limb, Joint stiffness and swellings, Muscular pain, Sciatica, Spondylosis, Sprains cramps and Anti-aging & rejuvenating

 

 

 

Navarakizhi (Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda):

It is a type of Sweda, in which a special type of rice that is cooked with herbs and milk  and , tied into boluses, dipped into an herbal decoction and warm milk, and then skillfully rubbed all over the body after the Abhyanga.
 Duration: 50-60mins
Indication: Paralytic strokes, Body ache, Emaciation, Debility, Osteo Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Muscular dystrophy, poliomyelitis, Anti-aging & rejuvenating and strengthen the tissues.

Jambeera Pinda Sweda (Naranga Kizhi):
Lemon and medicinal powders are fried in oil, tied in to poultices applied over the body parts by dipping oil medicated oils.  This procedure is usually preceded by oil massage.
Duration: 50-60 min
Indications: Brachial neuralgia, gout, hemiparesis, arthralgia, Muscle spasms

Choorna Pinda Sweda (Podi Kizhi):
A therapeutic procedure where disease specific medicated powders are tied in to poultice, applied to the body after dipping in the warm oil.

Duration:50-60 min
Indication: This is effective for ailments due to Vata and Kapha disorders as it produces a therapeutic sweat, which relieves neurological disorders, rheumatism and arthritis.

 

Sarvangadhara/Kayaseka (Pizhichil):

It is a procedure of pouring large quantities of warm medicated oil all over the body in a stream with one hand and massaging with the other hand. It is extremely soothing and relaxing. This is a unique contribution of Kerala
Duration: 50-60 mins
Indication: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Osteo arthritis, Increases Immunity, Anti-aging & rejuvenating, Alleviates the burning sensation in the body, Ensures better circulation, helps to recover from paralysis, Promotes healing fractures.

 

 

 

Shirodhara:          

       
A continuous stream of medicated warm oil/ buttermilk/ medicated decoctions is poured onto the forehead, using a special rhythmic swaying movement, for a specific period, as decided by the physician. This procedure creates profound relaxation of the mind and body. It just relaxes the central nervous system. Shirodhara gives the best results when taken after an Abhyanga.
Duration: Usually 30 min.
Indications:Anxiety, Depression, Epilepsy, Hypertension, Diabetic Neuropathy, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Insomnia, memory loss, psychiatric problems, Pre-mature graying of the hair & hair loss and Mental retardation. It is highly beneficial to overcome Stress and strengthens the sensory organs.

Shiro Basti:

A special technique of retaining the medicated oil over the head for prescribed time. For this procedure a special apparatus is tied around the forehead and luke warm oil is made to settle there.
Duration: 30 min
Indication: Anxiety, Facial paralysis, Insomnia, Neurological disorders, Psychological disorders, Skin disorders such as Eczema & Psoriasis and Stress.

 

Udvartana:
This is a specialized herbal treatment for weight reduction. An herbal paste or powder is applied all over the body and vigorously rubbed with specific movements by therapists.
Duration: 30 min
Indication: Toning the skin & muscle, Obesity, Imparts good complexion to the skin revitalizes the sense of touch, removes the oiliness of skin.

 

Netra Tarpana:

Tarpana is a special treatment, in which the medicated Ghee is retained in the orbits of both eyes for specific duration. Eyes are to be continuously blinked during the treatment.

Duration: 20- 30 min
Indication:Relieves the strain due to constant glaring to the Computer & TV screen, Refractive errors of the eyes, Corneal Ulcer, Dry Eye Syndrome and Glaucoma. It helps in preventing Cataract, Improper co-ordination and loss of movement of the eye balls, Pain and burning sensation in the eyes. It strengthens the ciliary muscles and optic nerve.

 

Kati Basti:
A special technique aimed at providing relief to the lower back using warm medicated oils by retaining them in the lower back for specific period.
Duration: 30 min
Indication: It relaxes the muscular tissue and strengthens the vertebral joints.Chronic and acute backaches, Prolapsed disc, Lumbar Spondylosis, Osteoporosis, Sciatica, spondylitis

 

Janu Basti:

Here pits are prepared with the help of herbal powders over the knee joint and warm medicated oils are made to retain over the part for prescribed time

Duration: 30 min
Indication: knee joint Pain, Osteo Arthritis of the knee joint and ligamental injuries.

Greeva Basti:

R retaining warm medicated oil or herbal decoction over the nape of neck for a specific duration.

Duration: 30 min.
Indication: Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic pain in the neck region, Compression, brachial neuralgia, disc herniation

Ksheeradhuma:

This is a type of fomentation therapy with medicated cow milk
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Duration: 10-15 min
Indication: This treatment is very effective for facial paralysis, Bell's palsy, speech disorders and other nervous disorders of the face.

 

Upanaha Sweda:
Application of hot medicinal paste on the painful part of the body and then covered with medicinal leaves and tied with cloth. The application is removed at night if  it is tlied in the morning and visa versa.
Duration: 12 hours
Indications: contractures, stiffness of parts, pain, Sciatica, osteo arthritis

Dhoomapana:

This is inhalation of medicated cigarette. It is preceded by snehana swedana i.e. massage
Duration: 15-20 min
Indications: This treatment is useful in diseases of upper respiratory tract.

Karna Poorana
It’s a procedure where in disease specific oils are filled to the ears after local massage and steam.
Duration: 15min
Indications: Ear wax, automycosis, ear ache, otitis externa, deafness

Gandoosha:
Medicated oils/decoctions/ honey/ghee are filled in the mouth and moved to and fro for  a particular period in this process.

 

Duration: 10 min
Indications: Foul smell in mouth, mouth ulcers, anorexia, teeth problems,

Talapodichil:
Herbal paste is applied to the entire head and a small hole is created in the middle. Later entire head is covered with plankton leaf and tied.
Duration: 30- 45 minutes.
Indication: Headache, Depression, Hyper active conditions, burning sensation in the eyes, Insomnia and Skin disorders, head injuries.