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Abhyanga
Snana (Full body massage with
medicated bath) |
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| Massage
treats the whole body
physically and mentally.
Massage makes the skin
soft and shining. Its
rhythmic motion helps
the relief of joints and
muscles from stiffness
and makes all body movements
free and rhythmic. The
circulation of blood increases,
which encourages quick
removal of metabolic wastes.
Massage gives relief to
diseases like anxiety,
depression fatigue, circulatory
disorders, rheumatic and
arthritic complaints,
backaches, sprains and
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oil massage is of 50 minutes
duration. Herbal steam
bath for 20 minutes after
massage would give better
results. The massage is
done with medicated oils,
prepared according to
ancient Ayurvedic texts,
by professionally trained
masseurs under the supervision
of an Ayurvedic doctor.
The oil used for the head
is different from the
one used for the body. |
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Herbal Steam Bath |
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The person
is made to perspire profusely
inside a steam chamber that
lets out medicated steam from
aromatic herbs for about 20
minutes. This will open up the
very small pores of the skin
thereby removing all wastes.
It tones up the skin and gives
it a special glow. |
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| 3. |
Shirodhara |
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In
this process lukewarm
herbal oil (Ksheerabala
oil) is poured in a special
rhythmic style on to the
forehead from a perforated
earthen pot suspended
above for 30 minutes.(15
minutes massage, 30 minutes
shirodhara).
This
can be done as a single
session or as a course
ranging from 7 to 21 days.
This treatment is done
mainly for Insomnia, mental
stress, nourishes and
rejuvenates the nerves,
increases blood |
circulation
of the head and brain.
It bestows better vision,
better hearing, clears
nasal problems and makes
one cool and relaxed.
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Podikizhi |
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In this
massage, medicated powder (Podikizhy
choornam) would be held inside
a small linen cloth bundle and
it would be soaked in warm medicated
oil (Kottamchukkadi oil) and
massaged by two masseurs in
a rhythmic motion.
Indication: Spondilosis, Osteoarthritis,
oedema, Hemiplegia.
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| 5. |
Chavutti Thirummu (
Massage with foot) |
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This
is a special art of
massage in which the
masseure does the massage
with his one foot by
holding on to a string.
(Dhanwantharam oil).
Indication : Obesity,
certain types of injuries,
back ache, Inter vertebral
disc prolapse.
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Kalari Massage |
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This is
a special massage done by the
masseure who is an expert in
kalari the martial art of Kerala.
In this massage the marma points
are stimulated.
Indication
: Good for back ache, Body pain,
removes stiffness of body.
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Udvarthanam (Powder
Massage) |
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This
is a special type of
Ayurvedic massage done
with a special herbal
powder (kolakulathadi
choornam, Vara choornam)
in a rhythmic motion
(Upward motion) by one
or two masseurs. This
massage is included
in our slimming programme.
Indication: Obesity.
(Removal of excess fat.)
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| 8. |
Pizhichil |
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In
this treatment lukewarm
medicated oil (Dhanwantharam
oil) would be poured
over the person's body
in a special rhythmic
manner (masseur soaks
the linen in oil and
squeezes it over the
clients body.) by two
masseurs for 45 -60
minutes. It can be done
as a single day course
or 7-21 days course
depending upon the health
condition of the person.
Pizhichil is also prescribed
for healthy persons
as a rejuvenate and
preventive treatment.
Indication: Spondylitis,
Arthritis, Hemiplegia,
Nervous disorders, Sexual
weakness. (Rejuvenation
of skin, nerves and
muscles) |
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Njavarakizhi |
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In this
massage boiled Njavara rice
(Boiled in Cow milk and decoction
of sida chordifolia) would be
held inside a small linen cloth
bundle and it would be soaked
inside the above said combination
and massaged over the body by
two Masseurs |
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| 10. |
Ela Kizhi (Pathra Potala
Swedam) |
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In this massage
certain herbal leaves would
be held inside a small linen
bundle and it would be soaked
inside warm oil and massaged
over the body by two masseur.
Indication : Rheumatoid
arthritis, Stiff joints,
Low back ache, Generalised
body pain, Spondilitis,
osteoarthritis.
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Muthira Kizhi (Kulatha
Swedam) |
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In this
massage horse gram is powdered,
held inside a small linen bundle,
it would be made warm and massaged
over the body by two masseures.
Indication
: Rheumatism, joint pain, inflammation
of joints, stiff joints, Any
type of pain.
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| 12. |
Dhanya Kizhi |
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Wheat,
certain pulse sand cereals are
mixed together tied in a linen
cloth and made into a bundle
and heated. This bundle is massaged
over the body by two masseures.
Indication : Joint pain, inflammation
of joints, stiff joints.
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| 13. |
Mutta Kizhi |
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A special
preparation of egg is made and
that is tied in linen cloth
and made into a bundle, it is
heated and massaged over the
body or the affected part by
two masseurs.
Indication
: Muscular atrophy, muscular
weakness, stiff joints and joint
pain.
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Naranga Kizhi. |
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A special
preparation of lemon is made
and that is tied in the linen
cloth and made into a bundle,
it is heated and massaged over
the body by two masseurs.
Indication
: stiff joints, joint pain,
inflammation of joints, rheumatoid
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| 15. |
Ksheera Dhara |
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Medicated
milk would be poured over the
body or head (Any herb which
has cooling action eg vetever
would be boiled with the milk.
Herbs used are according to
the ailment.)
Indication : Insomnia,
mental tension, Head aches of
Vata, pitta, predominance, rejuvenative,
nourishes the skin.
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Kashayadhara |
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Decoction
would be poured over
the whole body by two
masseurs. (The decoction
is made according to
the body ailment.)
Indication : Insomnia,
mental tension, Head
aches of
Vata, pitta, predominance,
good for root of hair,
nourishes the scalp.
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ThakraDhara |
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Just
like shirodhara, instead
of oil, medicated butter
milk is poured over
the fore head. (medicated
butter milk will be
having medicines according
to the ailment.)
Indication : Good for
hair and scalp, head
ache, general health,
psoriasis.
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| 18. |
Kadi Dhara |
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Specially
made warm kadi (Rice washed
water with other herbs) is poured
over the whole body by two masseurs.
Indication
: Hemiplegia, all types of vata
disorders.
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| 19. |
Kativasthi |
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Specially
prepared warm medicated oil
(Dhanwantharam) is poured over
the lower back and retained
inside a herbal paste boundary
for 30 minutes.
Indication:
Back pain and Spinal disorders.
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Urovasthi |
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Like kativasthi
specially prepared medicated
oil (oil used is according to
the ailment) is poured over
the chest and retained inside
a herbal paste boundary for
45 minutes.
Indication
: It is good for Asthma, heart
disease
and muscular chest pain. Gives
strength to the thoracic part.
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Shirovasthi |
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Luke warm
herbal oil (Ksheerabala oil)
is poured into a cap fitted
on the head for 15 - 60 minutes
per day according to the patients
condition for a period of seven
days
Indication
: Facial paralysis, Insomnia,
Migraine, good for the scalp
and for the head, cools the
head.
Each session takes 30 –
45 minutes |
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Nasyam (nasal infusion) |
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Medicated
oil, herbal extracts,
(Anu thailam, Cephagraine
nasal drops) would be
instilled into the nostrils
after Oleation and fomentation
of face, throat and thoracic
part.
Indication:
Sinusitis, Headaches,
Facial paralysis.
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Herbal Facial |
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After
massaging the face with
oil (Special massage oil),
certain herbal preparation
and creams are applied
over the face.
Indication : Gives colour
and tones up the skin.
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| 24. |
Pichu |
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Pieces
of cloth soaked in medicated
oil (Dhanwantharam, Kottamchukkadi,
Karpooradi, Murivenna.) would
be put on joints or other areas
according to the physicians
advice.
Indication : Body pain, joint
pain, arthritis, Old age disorders
Spondilosis. (Gives lubrication
to the joints. Good to be put
over the vertebrae and joints)
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Thalam |
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Herbal
powder made into a paste
by mixing with medicated
oils are applied on the
scalp for a fixed time.
Indication : Head ache,
Myofascitis, Sleeplessness.
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| 26. |
Thala pothichil |
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Herbs according
to the ailment is made into
a paste and pasted over the
head in half inch thickness.
Indication : Mental retardation,
psychic disorders, migraine,
sleeplessness.
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Netra tharpana |
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In this
treatment medicated oil, ghee
or other medicines are poured
into the eye and retained inside
a herbal paste boundary.
Indication : Good treatment
for all types of eye disorders.
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Netra Sekam |
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A special
decoction with several herbs
(Thriphala choornam) are made
and with it the eyes are washed.
( It should be sieved and used)
Indication : Gives
good vision, protects the eyes
from cataract and other eye
disorders.
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| 29. |
Lepam |
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Selected
herbs( kottamchukkadi - arthritis,
Curcuma aromatica, Red sandal-
skin disorders)are made into
a paste and externally applied
for a fixed time.
Indication
: Inflamed joints, trauma
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| 30. |
Gandoosham / Kabalam |
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Medicated
oil, decoction, juice of plants
are taken into the mouth, kept
for some time and then spit.
Indication : Strengthens the
teeth, Mouth disorders.
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Karnapoorana |
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Medicated oil is instilled into
the ear. Indication : Pain
in the ear, wax, infection of
the ear.
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Anjana |
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A Special
medicine is applied in the eyes
for lachrymation of the eyes.
It keeps the vision clear.
Indication : Clears
the eyes, gives better vision.
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Dhoomapanam |
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For inhalation
different types of medicated
cigars are used. The smoke is
usually inhaled through the
nose.
Indication : heaviness
of head, Sinusitis, head ache,
rhinitis.
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Vetever Scrub Bath |
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In this
treatment first the body is
massaged with cream or oil then
the body is scrubbed with the
vetever scrub and also with
the bath powder.
Indication
: Exfoliation of skin, gives
colour to the skin.
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| S.No. |
Treatments |
Description
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1 |
Abhyangam |
General Massage
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Abhyangam + Steam Bath |
General Massage
+ Steam Bath |
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Rejuvenation Massage |
Intense full
body massage |
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Shirodhara |
Special relaxation
treatment (Insomnia, Brain
Rejuvenation) |
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Massage with Foot |
Masseur steps
on the client, does the
massage with feet |
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Kalari Massage |
Martial art
(marma) massage with hand
and foot. |
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Ojuskara massage |
Special kerala
traditional royal massage
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Podikizhi |
Herbal Powder
Bolus Massage (Arthritis,
Joint stiffness) |
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Varnyakara (Beauty care
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Combination
of powder scrub , medicated
milk bath and herbal facial
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Sandhibalakara care |
Special massage
and bolus treatments focused
on joint problems |
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Nidrapradana tratments |
Treatments
to help better sleep and
relaxation |
12 |
Muthirakizhi |
Horse gram
bolus massage |
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Herbal Facial |
Facial with
fruit juices and herbal
face pack. |
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Elakizhi |
Leaf Bolus
Massage ( Arthritis) |
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Muttakizhi |
Egg bolus
massage |
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Narangakizhi |
Lemon bolus
massage |
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Thailadhara |
Oil Bath |
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Ksheeradhara |
Medicated
milk bath |
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Kashayadhara |
Decoction
bath |
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Thakradhara |
Medicated
butter milk bath (Head) |
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Kadidhara |
Medicated
Herbal soup bath |
22 |
Powder scrub ( Udwarthanam) |
Herbal Powder
massage for skin care. |
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Kativasthi |
Oil retained
on lower back inside a herbal
paste boundary |
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Urovasthi |
Oil retained
on the chest inside a herbal
paste boundary. |
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Shirovasthi |
Oil retained
inside a cap over the head. |
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Nasyam |
Nasal Infusion
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Dhanyakizhi |
Cereal bolus
massage |
28 |
Head Massage |
Oil massage
of the head. |
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Head Neck Shoulder Massage |
Oil massage
of the head neck and shoulder |
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Face massage |
Massage of
face with oil |
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Punnagadi Kizhi |
Bolus massage
with special herbs |
32 |
Pizhichil |
Oil Bath (Rejuvenation,
Arthritis, Paralysis, Joint
stiffness) |
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Njavarakizhi |
Rice Bolus
Massage (Rejuvenation, Muscular
atrophy) |
34 |
Massage with kizhi |
Massage with
bolus |
35 |
Pichu |
Cloth dipped
in oil put on the affected
area |
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Thalam |
Medicated
paste applied on the bregma
area |
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Thalapothichil |
Herbal paste
applied over the head |
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NetraSekam |
Eye cleaning
(For good eye sight) |
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Lepam |
Herbal paste
applied over the affected
area.(Arthritis, Skin) |
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Gandoosham/ Kabalam |
Mouth Wash
(Tooth and gum disorders)
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Karnapooranam |
Application
of medicine into the ears
(Ear ache) |
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Karnadhoopanam |
Fumigation
of ears (Ear ache) |
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Anjana |
Application
of medicine (Eye disorders)
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Dhoomapanam |
Medicated
smoking (Sinusitis) |
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Vetever Scrub Bath |
Massage with
scrub bath (Beauty treatment)
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Head Neck Shoulder Massage |
Oil massage
of the head neck and shoulder
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