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Some more about panchkarma |
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a) Pizhichil
Indication: Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemeplegia,
Paralysis, Sexual and nervous weakness.
Procedure: Luke warm herbal oils are applied all
overthe body and rhythmic massage is done for 60 - 90
minutes/day for 7 to 21 days.
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b) Njavarakizhi
Indication: Rheumatism, Joint pain. Hypertension,
Hypercholestorolenia, Skin disorders
Procedure: A medicinal pudding in muslin cloth bags
is applied all over the body for 60 - 90 minutes/ day for
14 days.
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c) Kizhi
Indication: Osteo arthiritis, arthiritis,
spondilosis
Procedure: Application of luke warm medicaments and
medicinal leaves in boluses on selected body parts.
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d) Yoni Prakshalanam
Indication: Gynaecological problems.
Procedure: Vaginal application of herbal oils and
decoction. |
e) Dhara
Indication: Insomnia, mental tension, some skin
ailments
Procedure: Herb enriched oils, medicated milk,
medicated butter milk are poured in a continuous steam on
the forehead for 45 minutes every day for 7 to 21 days.
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f) Sirovasthi
Indication: Facial paralysis, Dryness of mouth,
throat, severe head ache.
Procedure: Herbal oils are retained in a cap filled
on the head for 15 to 60 minutes every day for 7 days.
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g) Thalam
Indication: ENT problems, migraine, insomnia.
Procedure: Herbal powder in oil/herbal juice is
retained on the head for 30 to 45 minutes.
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h) Lepanam
Indication: Inflammation of specific points.
Procedure: Application of herbal paste on the
affiliated part.
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i) Karnapooranam
Indication: Ear problems
Procedure: Application of herb enriched fumes to exterior
ear
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j) Tharpanam
Indication: Eye problems and strain of the optic
nerve.
Procedure: Application of herb enriched preparation
on the eye. |
k) Mukhalepam
A procedure to reduce wrinkles and improve skin tone.
The procedure involves application of herb enriched face
powders and creams.
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