Our Treatments

Kizhi

Kizhi is one of the traditional Ayurvedic treatment of Kerala . KIZHI literally means medicated bolus .It is made by tying various forms of rapped medicaments in cotton cloth piece and then applying this bolus to the parts required after heating. Based on the type of medicines there are many types of KIZHIS.

• Ela kizhi - Scrapped medicated leaf bolus are used for the treatment. This bolus applied all over the body in a systemic way in a specific time period, This is also known as Pathra potala swedam.
• Podi kizhi - Medicated powder bolus
• Njavara kizhi - Bolus made of a specific type of rice called Njavara rice cooked in medicated milk and kashayam[decoction] and make bundle,then it apply on the body.This is a total rejuvenation therapy that take care of skin,pain,and improve circulation.

PIZHICHIL

This is a rejuvenation therapy. It is very effective treatment procedure introduced by traditional Ayurvedic physicians of Kerala. This is an ideal for people who have suffered from paralysis and also treatment for the management of severe pain and swelling due to diseases like gout, arthritis, etc. It can be done with different forms of medications.

SIRODHARA

This treatment focused on the head. It is a procedure of pouring liquid form of medicines like thylam(medicated oil) or thakram(medicated butter milk)constantly for a time period of 50 to60 minutes on forehead. It help to relax and revitalize our mind and nervous system. It is a helpful treating nervous disorders, insomnia, mental stress, anxiety, etcThakradhara – Medicated butter milk that is prepared with herbs poured slowly, steadily flow from a vessel placed over the head. It is very effective in treating skin diseases and respiratory disorders.

SIRO VASTHI

It is procedure of treating warm medicated oil in a cap like structure fitted on head. Normally this procedure will be done for 15 minutes to an hour as per the requirment for a time period of 7days maximum. This is considered one of the greatest treatments for head. It helps to cure cervical problems, sleeplessness, migraine and other problems related with the Head.

NASYAM

It is the nasal administration of medications. This treatment helps to eliminate toxins from head neck and nose region. It helps to cure head aches, migraine, sinusitis, cervical spondilitis and facial palsy. It is very effective therapy for all systemic disorders especially those related with the head and neck. It is proved effective therapy for psychiatric disorders

THALAM/THALA POTHICHIL

Thalam is keeping medicated oil alone or mixed with paste of drugs on the head anywhere between 15 to 50 minutes. Application wet medicated paste over the Head and then covering the same with processed banana leaf is called thala pothichil. Both are very much effective in various psycho somatic disorders, hypertension etc.

LEPANAM

The Lepana treatment the local application of medicated pastes over the effected area of the body.This is useful in inflammatory conditions and it helps to reduce the pain and swelling

SWEDANAM (STEAM BATH)

It is considered as one among the poorvakarama (preparatory procedure). Usually the time period of swedana is till the patient gets proper sweating all over the body.It helps to eliminate the impurities from the skin. I t gives a feeling of lightness. It is good for skin, helps to reduce the fats collected even on extremities

UDVARTHANAM

This is relatively a dry massage. This procedure is done here with medicated powder (choornam) will be rubbed on the body surface with moderate pressure in prathiloma gathi (opposite direction of hair follicles). It is very use full in weight reduction, reduce obesity and help generate better complexion. It helps to remove unwanted fat deposit in the body and also helps to improve circulation.

VASTHI

Vasthi is an important aspect of Panchakarma therapy. Vathi karma is the procedure by which the medicines in suspension form are administered through rectum or genitourinary tract using vasthi yanthra ( specific apparatus for vasthi). It is one among the most important treatment modality in Ayurvedic science.It is useful to relive and treat many conditions. Based on the type of drug administered vasthi is 2 types. Nirooha or Kashaya vasthi, In which decoction of various medial plants are utilized and Anuvasana or sneha vasthi, in which medicated oils or ghee are utilized . It is very effective in almost all neurological and arthritis conditions, old age problems, debility, infertility, constipation, arthritis complaints.

UTTARA VASTHI

It is done after completion of menstrual cycle, When the female genital tract is receptive to the administration of medicated formulation. A certain quantity of medicated oil or ghee formulation can be administered in to uterine cavity by means of specific sterilized instrument. It is done for a period of seven days with gradual increase of dose of medicines. It is indicated in uterine disorders, bladder disorders, dysmenorrheal and menorrhalgia, primary infertility etc.

SNEHAPANAM

Sneham means Oleos substances.It is the oral consumption of sneham (oleos substances). Generally it is done with Ghrutham (medicated Ghee) It is considered as an important preparatory procedure for Pancha karama therapies (purification therapy), as well as it is considered as a main procedure in treating severe disorders like infertility, psychiatric disorders, obesity etc.

PICHU

In Pichu method of treatment, application of cotton dipped in Luke warm medicated oil and placed on local body parts like Head, lumbar region, cervical region, joints etc. It helps in paralysis, insomnia , hypertension, head ache , migraine etc.

CHAVITTI UZHICHIL

It is the massage done with foot after application of Luke warm medicated oil on the body. It is done by a person, who is well knowledge in Kalari Marma chikitsa. It is very helpful in improving the general strength, tonicity of muscles, stamina, flexibility, weight reduction etc. It is good remedy for low back pain related disc problems (applicable only in certain conditions) and all other aches and pain.

NJAVARA THEPPU

Njavra is a special rice. Njavara rice processed with medicated milk or decoction and making it in paste form, which is to be applied on the body for a particular period. This is good to treat muscular dystrophy, skin problems, improve muscle tone and skin complexion.