Kerala Ayurved Chikitsalayam

AYURVEDA


SHIRODHARA A gentle massage is done with warm oil on the full body in a sitting posture. A continuous drip of oil, decoction, milk or medicated buttermilk on the forehead is Shirodhara. At the end, a light massage is done on the scalp, neck and the back followed by a warm water bath. Shirodhara is beneficial in relieving stress, it promotes good sleep, is effective for treating migraine, stress, high blood pressure, anxiety, psoriasis and in general, it stimulates the vital centers in the brain.


	ABHYANGA (BODY MESSAGE) Head to toe massage with medicated oil. Complete body mind relaxation. 1 hr. Treatment followed by steam & bath. Abhyanga prevents muscle stiffness, dry skin.Gives strength to the body & enhances immunity. In just the same way as a machine needs greasing the body should be oiled & revitalised.


CHAVETTIUZHICHIL ‘Kallari’ a martial art, and Mohini attam the exotic dance form are significant of Kerala’s rich culture. The students of ‘Kalari Payatu’ and dancers undergo ‘Chavetti’ before their performances. Following Abhyanga, ‘Chavetti Uzhichil’ is a massage done by feet. The masseur, supports his body weight by a rope tied to the ceiling and controls the pressure on his soles. Chavetti gives flexibility to the body muscles, relieving it of tensions, is good for sports and exercise.


	NASYA Medicated oil, milk, or fresh herb juice is put in the nose. This treatment removes excessive kapha from the sinuses. Thsi is a rejuvenating treatment for the eyes, hair, skin and ear. Nasya is useful in curing sinusitis, hair fall, headache, spondylitis and premature greying of hair.


NETRA-BASTI In netra-basti, medicated ghee is poured on eyes till the eyelashes are dipped. This is nourishing for the eyes. It gives clear vision, reduces dryness, redness of eyes. Netra-basti reduces dark circles below the eye.


	KIZHI It is a process by which a part or the whole body is massaged & subjected to perspiration with medicated poultice. It gives good results for orthopaedic, muscular, nervous disorders.


KATIBASTI Warm medicated oil is held on the back especially in the lower back to treat lumbar spondylitis, sciatica.


	PIZHICHIL This is an oil bath which tones the body, promotes circulation, reduces fatigue and is wonderful for the complexion.

PANCHAKARMA TREATMENTS
VAMAN - For treating chronic respiratory ailments like sinusitius, asthama, skin disorders, indigestion, psychiatric problems. Virechan - Treatment for digestive disorders, allergies, skin disorders like psoariasis, eczema, erysipelas, liver & spleen disorders. Basti - Enema by using herbal decoctions. Treatment for rheumatism, gout, paralysis, constipation.