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Therapeutic Programmes of Ayurveda |
| Ever amidst scientific advancements, Ayurveda has remained the final refuge for many chronic illnesses. From nagging headaches, spondilitis and rheumatism to leukemia, paraysis and insanity. |
Treatment for chornic headaches, insomina, mental tension and cases of hysteria, hallucination and insanity (Dhara) :- Herbal oils, medicated milk or butter milk and decoctions are poured on the forehead / whole body in a special manner. Variation include Oordhwanga Dhara (good for iseases of the eyes, ears, and skin), Takra Dhara ( for those suffering from memory loss, severe headache or insanity) and Sarvanga Dhara ( both head and body ). |
| Treatment to alleviate osteoarthritis, leukemia etc. (Snehapanam):- Medicated ghee is given internally in a graually increased quantity for specific periods. |
| Treatment for dryness of nostrils, mouth, and throat, serve headaches facial paralysis and burning sensation in head (Sirovasti) :- Lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a leather cap fitted on the head for specific duration as per physican's recommendation. |
| Treatment for spondilosis, rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, nervous, weakness and nervous disorders (Pizhichil) :- Lukewarm herbal oil is applied with fresh linen all oer the body by trained massures in a rhythmic manner of a period of 1 to 1 1/2 hrs daily for 7 to 21 days. |
| Treatment for diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity and certain rheumatic ailments (Udvartnanam) :- Therapeutic massage with herbal powders. |
Treatment for musculo-skeletal ailment due to trauma or accident (Marma Chikitsa):- Treatment that works on the extremely sensitive vital points of the body ( 107 marmas). |
| Treatment for nasal ailment (Nasyam):- Inhalation of medicated herbal preparationn\s, decoction oils ghee to eliminate the morbid fators from the head and neck area. |
| Treatment for ear ailments (Karnapooranam) :- Medicated oils are applied to the ear for 5 to 10 minutes daily to clean as well as treat specific ailments. |
| Preventing cataract and strengthening vision (Tharpanam):- A treatment for the eyes, effective in preventing cataract and strengthening the optive nerve. |
| Treatment for wasting of muscles, rheumation, sports injuries, pain in the joints,emication of the body or part of the body and certain kinds of skin diseases (Njavarakizhi):- The whole body is made to perspire by the external application of medicated rice packas in the form of boluses tied in muslin bags. |
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