Panchakarma Therapy

SIRO VASTHI

This is a treatment process for patients suffering from facial palsy, migraine, dryness of mouth, throat and nostrils, insomnia, spondylitis etc. In this treatment lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head. The oil is retained until the patient develops discharge from the nose and mouth or for a maximum 45 minutes. Oil is then removed from the head by bending the head slightly and making a small opening in the bandage.
SHIRO DHARA
A therapy that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead. A thin, uninterrupted stream of medicated herbal oils, milk, or buttermilk is made to fall on the forehead, especially for about 45 minutes a day for 7 to 14 days. Shirodhara has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including eye diseases, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, greying of hair, neurological disorders, memory loss, insomnia, hearing impairment, tinnitus, vertigo, Ménière’s disease, and certain types of skin diseases like psoriasis. There are specialized forms of shirodhara called thyladhara, ksheeradhara, thakradhara and jaladhara.
KATI VASTHI
A specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the lower back and retained inside on the herbal paste boundary. The healing properties of herbal oils used for this treatment deeply cleanse and enrich the blood, build and maintain strong muscle and connective tissues, and lubricate the joints, keeping them flexible and pain-free. Recommended for spinal disorders, Relieves pain in sciatica and Inter Vertebral Disc Prolapse (I V D P), Relieves back pain, Stimulates and nourishes nerves, and relieves pain and numbness. Effective for Lumbar spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Disc prolapse. Ankylosing spondylitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sacroiliitis, and Lumbosacral strain.
KSHEERA DHARA
It is a process by which the body is made to perspire by pouring warm medicated milk into a particular vessel from a certain height in a rhythmic manner. It is rubbed into the body in seven postures for 7 to 21 days. This method strengthens the tissues, nourishes the skin, promotes longevity, and rejuvenates the body. This is done primarily for sleeplessness, anxiety, nervousness, and some neurological disorders.
NASYA

This is a treatment for certain types of paralysis, headaches, mental disorders etc., in which herbal juices, and medicated oils are administered through the nostrils for a period of seven to 14 days. Nasya not only helps in removing toxins from the head, neck, brain, eyes, ear, nose and throat region, but it also helps in snehan (unction), shaman (pacifying the toxins without removing them), bhringan, tarpan (nourishment) and gives immunity to these parts. The procedure of nasaya helps in the elimination of spasm in the nose. It also dilates the constricted bronchial tubes and bronchioles, thereby helping in the treatment of dyspnoea and asthma.

UDVARTHANAM

Udvarthanam is an ayurvedic massage using herbal powders. The herbal powders are mixed with oil, milk, or medicated juice and rubbed upwards onto the body. It is done for 30-45 minutes daily for fourteen to twenty–eight days. The treatment improves blood circulation and reduces body weight and skin diseases. It also helps in curing hemiplegia and paralysis.

KARNAPOORANA

In this treatment, warm medicated oil and fumes are applied to the ears for 5 to 10 minutes followed by massage around the ears and jaw area. This helps in loosening wax and relieving jaw and neck tension, itching, earaches and headaches. This treatment is very effective for deafness, and humming of the ear etc.

NETRA TARPANA

This gentle eye treatment is soothing, relaxing, and particularly beneficial for anyone suffering from the effects of computers or pollution or whose eyes feel strained. In our busy modern lives, full of visual stimuli, our eyes are often strained and tired, adversely affecting our vision and brain activity. Netra Tarpana nourishes the eyes and relaxes the eyes and surrounding tissues, removing impurities from the looks. It is used for eye problems – dryness, irritation, burning, eyestrain. It removes ama and clears the eyes. The eyes are a pitta organ, the secondary seat of the pitta, and should never get hot. Netra Tarpana cools not only the eyes but also the brain.