Urovasthi
Like Kativasthi, medicated oil is prepared according to ancient texts as per the needs of the patient and disease. A boundary of herbal paste is made on the chest of the patient and the warm medicated oil is poured which is retained inside the herbal boundary for 45 minutes. It is good for asthma, heart disease, and muscular chest pain.
Shirovasthi
Tepid herbal oil, Ksheerabala Thailam is poured into a cap, which is fitted on the head and retained for 15 - 60 minutes per day for a period of seven days. It is recommended for getting relief from insomnia, migraine, and facial paralysis. It is good for the scalp and head due to the cooling property of the oil.
Nasyam (Nasal Infusion)
This treatment is prescribed for sinusitis, headaches, and facial paralysis. Medicated oil, anu thailam and herbal extracts, cephagraine nasal drops are instilled into the nostrils after olfaction and fomentation of face, throat, and thoracic part.
Herbal Facial
After massaging the face with specially prepared massage oil, herbal face packs and creams are applied. It tones as well as makes the skin fairer.
Pichu
Pieces of cloth are soaked in medicated oil like Dhanwantharam, Kottamchukkadi, Karpooradi or Murivenna. Then it is placed on the joints or areas suffering from pain according to the physician’s advice. It is helpful for easing body pain, joint pain, arthritis, spondilosis, and old age related disorders.
Thalam
A thick paste is prepared by mixing medicated oils in herbal powder and applied on the scalp for a fixed time. It is effective for headache, myofascitis, and sleeplessness.
Thala Pothichil
This is a time-tested treatment for psychic disorders, migraine, sleeplessness, and mental disorders. Herbs are made into a paste and applied all over the head in half-inch thickness.
Netra Tharpana
This treatment is prescribed for treating all types of eye disorders. A boundary of herbal paste is made and medicated oil, ghee or other medicines are poured on the eye and retained.
Netrasekam
A special decoction of special herbs is mixed with Thriphala Choornam. The eyes are washed with it to give good vision and to protect the eyes from cataract and other disorders.
Lepam
This is a paste of selected herbs, Kottamchukkadi, and curcuma aromatica, red sandal which are mixed for externally application. It is applied for a fixed time to cure inflamed joints.
Gandoosham / Kabalam
To strengthen the teeth and to treat mouth disorders a potion of medicated oil and juices of various plants is taken into the mouth, kept for some time and then spit.
Karnapoorana
To get rid of the pain in the ear, wax, and infection medicated oil is instilled.
Anjana
A special medicine prepared out of various herbs is applied in the eyes to ret relief from lachrymation. It cleanses the eyes and enhances the vision.
Dhoomapanam
This treatment involves the inhalation of smoke from different types of herbs, which are rolled like cigars. It is a remedy for sinusitis, headache, rhinitis, and heaviness of head.
Vetever Scrub Bath
This is a pure herbal beauty treatment for the entire body. First, cream or oil is used to massage and then the body is scrubbed with the vetever scrub and bath powder. It exfoliates the dead skin and makes it fair. |