PANCHAKARMA THERAPY
This five fold
purification therapy aims at correcting the imbalance of bodily humours viz. Vata,
Pitta and Kapha, In order to maintain their inherent equilibrium. This therapy
Is widely used to combat neurological ailments like Paralysis, Arthritis, Dermatological
Problems and Mental disorders. It is also used for rejuvenation.
Panchakarma
include Vamana (Emesis), Virechana (Purgation) Vasti (Enema), Nasya (Nasal
administration) and Rakthamoksha (Blood letting)
These treatments
are employed in strict adherence to the Ayurvedlc Sashtra and the traditional
Ayurvedic practices of Kerala. The
ultimate aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the healthy state of the healthy
individual and to cure if diseased.
For the former aim
treatments as Synchronised Massage, Herbal Steam bath, Sirodhara, Kayaseka, Udvarthanam,
Sastika-pinda sweda etc. are used and for the diseased depending upon the
disease treatments as Katl vasti Sirovasti, Patrapotala sweda etc. are employed.
The treatment offered in this center are:
1. Synchronised Massage [Abyangam]
This
is medicated oil massage that provides relaxation of body and mind in a healthy
individual. This alleviates fatigue, gives clear vision, promotes good sleep, improves
skin texture, colour and strength
This
is done either on a specific part or all over the body for about 30- 45 mins
followed by a warm water bath. This helps in improving the circulation and
lymphatic drainage. It reduces stiffness, spasticity and muscle spasm. This is
indicated in all vata diseases and in many neurological and Rheumatalogical disorders.
2. Herbal Steam bath
This
is done by using herbalized steam. It promotes the circulation of blood, helps in purification of the body by removing the
toxins. It relieves stress and strain and is also useful in bringing down the
body weight.
3. Shirodhara
It
is the Irrigation of scalp with Luke warm medicated oil. According to Ayurveda
the head is the root of the human body and hence this procedure imparts a
holistic effect causing relaxation of the whole body. This is indicated in
cortical neurological deficits and ideal for relieving stress and strain.
4. Kayasekam (Pizhichil}
The whole body is subjected to streams
of lukewarm medicated oil with simultaneous soft massage.
This can be done
for 30 to 45 minutes for a period of 7 to 21
days. This procedure is rejuvenating. It
prevents and cures various neurological and rheumatic disorders. It also
relieves tension provides peace of mind and checks stress and strain. This is
effective in muscular diseases, cervical spondylosis, osteoarthritis, lumbago, sciatica
and neuropathies.
5.Shastlka
plnda swedha (Navarakizhi]
It
is a fomentation therapy where hot medicated cooked special rice boluses are
bound in cloth pouches and are applied on to the body rhythmically and massaged.
This is a strengthening fomentation employed to prevent and cure neurological
and rheumatic disorders. It is done either locally or to the whole body as per
the requirements of the illness. This is highly useful in localised muscle
wasting, osteoporosis, muscular dystrophy and neuro muscular diseases as a
rejuvenating procedure.
6. Patra
potala swedham (Ela klzhi]
This
is also fomentation therapies where medicinal leaves are processed and made
into boluses are applied on to the body rhythmically and massaged. This is
indicated in paralysis, arthritis, osteoporosis etc.
7. Udvarthanam
This
is application of herbal powders mixed with oil or buttermilk or medicated
juices. Here the powders are rubbed upwards on the body. This is indicated in
obesity, skin diseases and various kapha predominant diseases.
8. Ksheera
dhoomam
The
Steam is produced by heating milk, water, and herbs and is directed by a tube
to the affected part. This is indicated in facial paralysis.
9. Vasthl
Here
the medicines are administered through the anorectal route. It is an important
treatment for vata. It is mainly of two types viz. Kashaya vasthi (Decoction
enema) and Sneha Vasthi (Oil enema). This is indicated in rheumatoid arthritis,
disc problems and infertility.
10. Nasya
It is the administration of medicines
through nose.
It can be done by
using various medicated oils or powders. It is indicated in Cervical
spondylosis, migraine and speech disorders.
