Abhyangam is the application of oil on head and body followed by gentle massage of body by trained therapist. This therapy will treat the whole body physically, mentally and emotionally by balancing the doshas. Its rhythmic motion helps to relieve joints and muscles from stiffness and makes all body movements free. This stimulating treatment increases blood circulation which in turn encourages quick removal of metabolic wastes, and provides relief from anxiety, fatigue, circulatory disorders, rheumatic and arthritic problems, back ache and injuries.

Synchronized massage also beneficial in preventing wrinkles and scales, spondylosis, sleep disorders, paralysis, improving physical consistency, inducing sound sleep, increasing general sense of well being and life span The physician will decide the suitability of the patient for this treatment and also oils suitable for him/her. This treatment is done for a day or any number of days as prescribed by the physician to suit the conditions and the treatment taken along with it.

Luke warm medicated oil is poured and retained in a cap fixed over the head for 15 to 40mins per day. Sirovasthi is usually advised in paralysis, insomnia, depression etc.

Luke warm herbal oil is poured in a continuous stream onto the forehead. In this procedure medicated oils, milk, buttermilk are poured on the forehead in a special way. Oil massage given to the patient along with dhara. This therapy relieves stress and strain related problems, slows aging, improves memory and is known to have curative effect for paralysis, insomnia, depression, anxiety, hyper tension and other neurological conditions.

In Sanskrit the word Greeva refers to neck and Basti stands for a container. So the procedure, in which warm Medicated oil is allowed to stand on back of neck as shown in the figure, is called as the Greeva Basti. This procedure is very useful in maintaining normal structure and working of neck region.

A reservoir made of black gram dough is built up on the neck and lukewarm medicinal oil, which alleviates pain and strengthens the bone and joint tissues, is slowly poured into it. When the oil cools down, it is squeezed out with cotton gauze and the procedure is repeated a few times. The oil and the receptacle are kept on for about half an hour. After removing them, the affected area may be gently massaged with the same oil. The patient is then made to take rest for a short while.

Indications:

• • Pain and stiffness in neck
• • Cervical spondylitis
• • Referred pain in hands
• • Headache and giddiness
• • Shoulder pain

In this procedure the body is subjected to a continous flow of "Dhanyamla" (a warm fermented medicated water) for nearly 35-45 minutes with special vessels. Lemon, horse gram, beaten rice, rice flakes, dried ginger etc are used for making the fermented liquid. This treatment is very effective in arthritis to reduce the inflammation, pain and swelling.

In this treatment is pouring of medicated buttermilk over the forehead in continous stream, the procedure starting with oil application on head and body. This therapy calms the individual and helps to relieve insomnia, depression and other stress related problems, it prevents greying of hair, reduces headaches, increases digestive power and alleviates anorexia.

Talapothichil is the traditional treatment of Kerala which is very effective in conditions like insomnia, anxiety and stress disorders, mental retardation etc. Paste is prepared with medicinal drugs (according to the condition of patient). For mixing often medicated buttermilk is used, patient seated in a chair, oil is applied all over the body, pre pared medicine is pasted thickly over the scalp, the paste is covered with plantain leaf. Duration of the treatment shall range from 20 -40 minutes.

This is typical deep and dry massage using herbal powder. This massage stimulates hair and subcutaneous fat tissue to breakdown subcutaneous fat storage. Dry powder massage reduces blood cholesterol, obesity, skin problems, imparts mobility to the joints, strengthens muscles and refreshes the body. The most promising effect is slimming of the body.

The king among the traditional therapies and a specialty of Kerala. This therapy is a beautiful combination of two classical combination of two classical Ayurvedic treatments, Snehana and Swedana. The whole body subjected to streams of lukewarm medicated oil with simultaneous soft massage. Enormous amount of medicated oil to the volume more than three liters is used. This therapy protects the body from illnesses and builds up immunity for a healthy life and very effective in rheumatic diseases, arthritis, paralysis, sexual weakness, neurological disorders, blood pressure, nervous weakness and helps to control aging.

Kizhi means bundle. This treatment is meant to induce perspiration. Bundles are made out of herbal powder, leaves, special variety of rice etc. The session starts with oil application on head and body after being made to lie on a wooden cot. Then kizhi is heated in pan with suitable liquids or oils and applied on patient's body by therapeutic assistants standing on either side of the table and a therapist is engaged in heating the kizhi. Usually 8/4/2 kizhis are prepared as per the requirement and half of them are heated while the others are used for applying on the patient's body. It is applied in a such a way that the kizhi reaches all parts of the body except face and head.

A massage to the body with small cotton cloth boluses filled with cooked navara rice after a liberal application of medicated oil over the whole body. Rice cooked with cow's milk and herbal decoction. This procedure is highly rejuvenating, nourishing and prepares the individual to bear the stress and strain of the busy life style. It enhances physical consistency, strengthens the nervous system, improves the overall appearance of skin. Effective in rheumatism, arthritis and emaciation.

This therapy begins with the application of suitable medicated oil to the entire body. The body is then subjected to exude profusely through a massage with boluses of chopped and fried leaves of some specific medicinal herbs after dipping in particular medicated oils. This procedure is effective for various kinds of arthritis, spondylosis, back pain, sports injuries and for all soft tissue inflammations especially joint pains.

The body subjected to exude profusely after a thorough massage with warm boulses of herbal powders tied up in cotton cloth. This helps in curing kapha vata predominant conditions of arthritis, back pain, paralysis, muscular pains etc.

This therapy requires the retention, movement and gargling of medicated oil or decoction in the mouth. This process is highly beneficial for ear, nose, throat disorders and improving the voice while bringing a glow to the face.

This therapy involves the retention of medicated oil or decoction in the mouth for several minutes. The benefits of this therapy will bring a glow to the face, improve lines and wrinkles, tone the skin and assist with any kind of mouth, voice or teeth disorders while cleansing the ear, nose and throat pathways.

Specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the lower back and retained inside the black gram paste boundary for the required duration. The healing properties of herbal oils used for this therapy deeply cleans and enriches the blood, builds and maintains strong muscle and connective tissues and lubricates the joints keeping them flexible and pain free. Kativasthi alleviates lower back conditions like Lumber Spondylosis, Inter vertebral disc prolapses, Lumbago (low back ache), and Sciatica.

This therapy begins with the application of suitable medicated oil on the face, neck and chest. The face and neck are then subjected to exude profusely through steam generated from a combination of cow's milk and herbal decoctions. This therapy is effective for facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, pimples and other skin problems.

This is the application of herbal paste externally over the affected area. The herbal powder and the medium to make the paste are selected as per the condition. This therapy is having a wide range of usage from cosmetic purpose to severe skin conditions. Very effective in Psoriasis, Pimples, Marks on skin, pigmentation, Arthritis with swelling & pain, injuries and skin infections.

This is administration of Medicated Ghee and mainly done as preparation for Panchakarma. The selected ghee is given according to the digestive power of the patient. The quantity is increased daily up to 300ml, in maximum 7 days to make the total system oleated internally. Snehapanam can be used as a curative method and nourishing treatment also through rearranging the dosage and timing.

Medicated ghee is retained in a reservoir made over the eyes with black gram paste. This therapy will have a cooling effect on irritated and stressed eyes. This relieves eyestrain, improves eyesight and other eye related problems.

This therapy is one among Panchakarma which eleminates excess Pitta from the body. Virechana is performed by administering VirechakAushdhi (purgative medicine) in milk or warm water preparation after proper preparation of the individual through Poorvakarmas. This therapy is extremely beneficial in Pitta disorders such as dermatitis, chronic fever, heartburn, jaundice, etc

One among the five classical detoxification programme (Panchakarma) and indicated in Vata disorders. The main seat of the Vatadosha is Pakwashaya (large intestine); therefore Vasti, the medicated oil enema, is the main therapy for all Vata disorders such as constipation, neurological ailments, paralysis, flatulence, lower backache, gout and rheumatism. The results nourish and rebuild the Dhatus (body tissues), strengthen their activities, restore and strengthen the body's immunity. This is very nutritive while removing accumulated Malas (toxins) from the colon.

This therapy is normally done after a course of SnehaVasti. This is a cleansing enema where a combination of honey, oil, herbal paste, herbal decoction, etc. is administered as per the patient's requirement and condition. This therapy eliminates Vata and helps to treat disorders such as arthritis, constipation, neurological ailments, paralysis, flatulence, lower backache, gout and rheumatism.

A therapeutic treatment for the nose, throat, sinuses and head. The face, shoulders and chest are massaged with specific herbal oil and made to perspire. The Herbal extracts/herbal oil in exact doze is measured and instilled into the nostrils, while inhaling. After this process, the area around the nose, chest, palms and foot are massaged vigorously. This Ayurvedic therapy can provide a miraculous remedy for congestion, allergies, sinusitis, headaches, migraine, rhinitis and other nasal infections. This therapy will cleanse, purify and strengthen the nasal passages allowing you to breathe fully and easily again. This treatment is highly effective for headaches,sinusitis, migraine

A thick layer of cotton wool soaked with warm medicated oil is applied over the affected area. The oil is recycled periodically to make it warm. This therapy is very effective for degenerative and painful problems like Back pain, Osteo-arthritis, Spondylitis, injuries, etc.

Special powder is mixed with medicated oil applied on the top of the head.This improves sleep , strengthen eye sight,good for insomnia conditions, migraine etc.

Ears are filled with herbal oil which lubricate the delicate filaments of the ear canal dislodging impurities and sharpens hearing

The simple smearing of the herbal paste on the skin surface of the eye lids

Application of medications into the eye in the form of drops

Rejuvenation Therapy of neck & above by administration of Herbal extract to the eye. Application of Herbal extract with Honey or Rosewater inside the eyes helps to remove foreign bodies, removes itiching and burning sensation in the eyes due to exposure to allergens

This method of treatment involves inhaling and exhaling of medicinal smoke. It is a fine treatment for various sinus and respiratory diseases. Acute sinusitis, asthma, sneezing, infections of the lower respiratory tract, cough etc. are treated using Dhoomapanam. The removal of mucous toxins also rejuvenates the person's mental status and provides him with ample freshness. The smoke helps to dry the excessive mucous, and also lowers pain-causing inflammations of the sinus cavities and respiratory tract. The herbs and spices used here have special properties to act against these mucous wastes.