Definition –It is a Procedure generally preceded by Panchkarma (Purificatorymethods). Medicinal lipids are to be given orally. There are 4 types of medicinallipids – Ghritam, Tailam (oil), Vasa, and Majja. Practically…
Abhyanga is a treatment which includes knead before shower or shower. It isfrequently a piece of different treatment and aides in bringing out the body toacknowledge the drugs and herbs…
Definition –Virechanam or virechana karma is a purification therapy to detoxify the body,and is one among the five sacred, healing therapies of the Panchkarma. ThePanchkarma encompasses five treatment that can prevent…
Definition – the procedure in which medication is administered through nasalroute is called ‘Nasyam’.Nasyam is a Therapeutic Procedure among 5 Panchkarmas for Purification ofbody.Nasyam is mainly for the purification of body parts…
Definition – Shirovasthi is ancient Ayurvedic treatment that involves warm herbaloils being placed on the head for a specific period of time. The Name comes fromSanskrit words shiro (Head) and Basti…
Definition – Takradhara is a words made up of 2 Sanskrit words. Takra andDhara.Takra means buttermilkDhara means pouring in streamTakradhara is traditional ayurvedic procedure wherein a stream ofMedicinal buttermilk is poured…
Definition – Liquid medicines poured over Forehead in Pendular movement iscalled as Shirodhara. The Name comes from Sanskrit words shiro (Head) andDhara (Flow). It is a Bahya karma (External therapy) mentioned…
Definition – Thalapothichil is a special procedure of application of medicatedpaste on the head. Thalapothichil is also called as shirolepa [An ointment tohead /head pack]. Thalapothichil word is from Malayalam where…
Definition– This is a procedure in which the medicine (liquid medicine) is appliedas a stream to eyes. Method – TREATMENT PROCEDURE The treatment procedure is divided in to three parts…Purva karma…
Definition – the eye is a site contraindicated for sudation or fomentation, thenalso if required, mild Fomentation can be given. The word ‘Kizhi-Swedanam’means mild fomentation given by a bundle of cloth…
Definition – It is a Purificatory Procedure in which impure blood is taken out withthe help of Leech. Basically it is a type of Raktamokshanam – 5 types ofPanchkarma mentioned in…
Definition – Pindi is a procedure in which paste of medicated herbs covered andenfolded by bandage should be kept over eyes for one Muhurta (approx. 45-50minutes).It gives complete rest to eyes.…