As the name suggests, the Sodhana Chikitsa is administered for purification of the body. By undergoing the Sodhana Chikitsa, those vitiated humors, which got accumulated in body, are expelled out. This helps in the curing of ailments, repairing the body and rejuvenating it. Ashtanga Hridaya, one of the important treatises, explains this idea in one […]
In one word, we can define Rasayana Chikitsa as Rejuvenation Therapy. What does Ayurveda says about Rasayana. “रसायनतन्त्रं नाम वय:स्थापनमायुर्मेधाबलकरं रोगापहरणसमर्थम् च ॥“ (Susrutha Samhitha : Suthra Sthana: Chapter:1: Verse:7) Rasayana Tantra is that branch of Ayurveda that describes the methods of withholding ageing, increasing the life-span, intelligence, strength and immunity. In total, the Rasayana […]
The Pizhichil, is one of the Swedana methods. It is a modified version of Kayaseka, used in Kerala. This can be done as a main treatment or as a rejuvenation therapy. HOW PIZHICHIL IS DONE? In this, method the person is laid on the Taila Dhroni, a special table, and oil is poured continuously in […]
Njavara Kizhi is also known as Shashtika Sali Pinda Swedam. From that term itself it is clear that it comes under the Swedanam or the Sudation Therapy. Pinda Sweda or Kizhi is a special form of treatment formed and followed in Kerala. In this method, various medicines are used to make boluses that are packed […]
Mukhalepam is done on the face. In this treatment the medicated paste is applied on the face and kept for specified time. The paste is made according to the condition of the person. During the treatment the person is allowed to sit or lie in a comfortable position. The […]
This is a very simple treatment. But the action of the treatment is wide. Mostly the treatment is done locally and in special cases in entire body. HOW LEPANAM IS DONE? In Lepanam, medicated paste is made by mixing medicated powders with appropriate liquids. Depending upon the condition of the person and disease the selection […]
Kizhi is a Malayalam word meaning “a bag filled with”. Here the bag is filled with medicines. The filling can be medicated powder, processed medicinal leaves etc. According to the medicine used inside the bag and the procedure the name of the kizhi changes. In Sanskrit this is named as Pinda Sweda. From the name […]
Ladies and gentlemen!!! We understand the pain when you realise that you are having hair loss. All most everybody in this world might have faced this problem. And we are sure that you might have already done a research in the topic. Now, what makes this article different from others? You might have already read […]
Dhanyamla Dhara comes under Swedana therapy (Sudation). Let us see what is Dhanyamla. DHANYAMLA Dhanyamla is a fermented medicated liquid. It has great anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It can help in the treatment of diseases caused by the Vata Dosha and Kapha Dosha. The Dhanyamla is not only used in Dharas, but also for Basthi, […]
“Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”; a famous proverb that explains about beauty. Isn’t it true? Two persons will have different opinions about same thing. Having a fair complexion is not the meaning of beauty. Some people think that their dark skin does not make them beautiful. This is the main reason why […]
Ayurveda teaches that certain foods should not be mixed together. If mixed, they may act as poisonous food. Such combinations may cause many diseases. Let us see some of the combinations that are incompatible:- Meat of animals from marshy regions when combined with:- Black gram Honey Milk Germinated grains Jaggery etc. Fish and milk, especially […]
Summer! Summer! Summer!!! Heat, sun, tiredness… and there are more terms that will come to our mind when we hear the word “summer”. Especially, in India, summer is a period with above average temperatures. So now let us check how we can cope up with the summer with the help of Ayurveda. In summer, the […]
We have already discussed the importance of ayurveda treatment during monsoon. Now let us see about “Karkkidaka Kanji” or a special medicated rice porridge that can be used in monsoon. This medicated porridge is rich in various medicines that can help to alleviate the vitiated doshas. The medicines are processed and mixed with a different […]
Already we have seen about the Karkidaka Chikitsa or the treatments done in monsoon. Now it is the time to see a few points in detail. ONLY MONSOON TREATMENTS? Many may think why in the monsoon season, we should care about our body. Actually, in every season this care is to be given to the […]
We all love rain. But do you know about the changes that take place in our body when the monsoon comes? And what is the importance of Karkidaka Chikitsa? Rainy season comes after summer. In summer, the digestive fire gets debilitated. When the season changes suddenly, the digestion again slows down. That results in the […]
In Karnapooranam, the medicated oil is filled in the ear for specified time. Before beginning the main the procedure, local massage is done around the ears. After that mild fomentation is also given in the areas. Then the person is asked to turn to any one side and the main procedure is done. The oil […]
The literal meaning of the Snehapanam is drinking of Snehas or fats. That may be oils, ghee etc. The procedure comes under Snehanam type of treatment. Snehanam types of treatments are generally categorised into two:- Abhyantharam: Internal Administration Bahyam: External Administration/Application The Snehapanam comes under Abhyanthara Snehapanam. When studied in detail, there are many classifications […]
The procedure can be explained from the name itself. The word “Dhara” means pouring of liquids continuously on the body. Here of course, from the name it is evident that the liquid used here is Kashaya or medicated decoction. The word “Sarvanga” denotes whole body. So in this procedure the whole body is poured with […]
BASTHI Basthi is one of the Panchakarmas, the five main procedures of Ayurveda. When we compare the Panchakarmas alone, we can see that Basthi have more importance among the Panchakarmas. Even though Basthi is the most important treatment for the diseases caused due to the Vata Dosha, it is highly effective in many complex diseases […]
Nasyam is one of the Panchakarmas. In this type of treatment, the medicine is administered through the nose. It can be used in many ways:- As a daily regimen As a treatment As a rejuvenation therapy As either pre-operative, post-operative or the main procedure It not only cures the diseases that affect head, but also […]