Purvakarma is the initial stage in Panchakarma. The process aids to convert and liquefy waste from the tissues (ama) and secrete it in the intestines, which then allows the Panchakarma treatments to flush them out. Panchakarma is one of the vital ayurvedic treatments for complete purification and rejuvenation of the body. Purvakarma is a pre-purification measure that precedes the Panchakarma process. It involves a combination of Snehanam (oleation) and Swedhanam (fomentation) both of which helps in loosening up the body and prepared it to flush out the toxins by moving them through the gastrointestinal tract.
In this process, herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated buttermilk, etc., are especially poured on the forehead for about 45 minutes in a day for a phase of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia, Vata-predominant diseases, mental tension and certain skin diseases. It promotes rejuvenation and revitalization of the human mind and body, diminishing the effect of ageing.
We are engaged in offering Pizichil therapy to our clients. It is a warm medicated oil bath, which helps in treating all kinds of muscular pains and joint pains. This massage is also very effective in treating nervous disorders such as paralysis. Warm medicated oil is poured over the body continuously for a long duration which helps to relax the muscles.
This is one of the most popular therapies used for body rejuvenation. Here a special type of rice called "Navara" is used for massaging which is cooked with a mixture of "Sida cordifolia" decoction and cow’s milk. It is then gently massaged on the body till all the medicated rice is applied on the body. Navarakizhi enhances physical consistency, strengthens the nerves and improves the appearance of the skin. It is a wonderful treatment for nervous disorders, rheumatism, osteoporosis, arthritis and malnutrition of limbs.
A circular receptacle made out of black gram dough is fixed on or behind the knee joint. Lukewarm medicated oil is slowly poured into it. The oil in the receptacle is kept warm by transferring the oil gently heated in a water bath throughout the procedure.
Udvartana is a herbal powder massage and it exfoliates the dead skin cells and makes skin look healthy and glowing. It improves the complexion while reducing the itching and burning sensation. As the subcutaneous fat, toxins are removed from the body it aids in detoxification and revitalising the body. Regular sessions would help in improving the movement of bone joints and thereby the body feels light.
It's a procedure in which a paste of medicinal herbs is applied on the scalp or body for a specific period. It is effective in curing pains, swelling, hair fall, premature greying of hair, headache, migraine, neurodermatitis, scalp psoriasis, eczema etc.
This is done by pouring certain lukewarm herbal oils into a cap put on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to patient’s conditions for a period of 7 to 14 days. This is highly effective for dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, facial paralysis, severe headache and other vatha based diseases.
Specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back. Kati vasti ayurvedic treatment is good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders. Our other services includes stress management services, panchkarma treatment services, therapeutic treatments, music and aroma therapy, ayurvedic treatment services, diet advice services and also yoga and meditation services.
A similar treatment to Kativasti, where a region on the neck is formed from black gram paste and filled with a specially prepared warm herbal oil. Greevavasti relieves neck and upper back conditions such as cervical spondylosis, stiff neck, pain due to overstrain, etc..
It is a hair growth and conditioning therapy using various ayurvedic herbal powders, pastes and shampoos. It is very effective in treating hair fall, premature greying, dandruff, alopecia, oily hair, dry and damaged hair etc.
An Ayurvedic head massage can be done with or without oil by rubbing the scalp and forehead with palms or tapping it with fingers. The therapy is very beneficial for people who suffer from baldness, greying of hair, headache, migraine, insomnia, stress and mental disorders. It helps in cases of paralysis, polio, loss of memory and in diseases of the nervous system.
The process of keeping unctuous substances (Medicated ghee or oil) in the eyes for a certain period is called Netra Vasti (Akahi tarpanam). This treatment prevents eye-diseases, especially night-blindness and blurring of vision. Also sharpens vision, strengthens optic nerve and cools down irritated and stressed eyes.
The Paschatkarma is a post-therapy treatment in which your body is encouraged to remain in a state of detoxification. This achieved by you following a list of dos and don’ts (Pathya-Apathya) as advised, according to your Dosha and nature, by our doctors. The list will include diet and lifestyle recommendations which you will need to follow to fully benefit from the detoxification therapy
kati basti is the treatment for chronic back pain, lower back spasms, degenerative spondylosis and nerve pains. A dough of herbal powders is made and placed around the spine of the lower back that looks like a small dam. Warm medicated oils are poured in the dam & kept for a while to give a soothing experience. A series of these treatments are amazingly beneficial and relax the total body.