Some more about Panchkarma

(a) Pizhichil:

Indication: Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegic, Paralysis, Sexual and nervous weakness.

Procedure: Luke warm herbal oils are applied all over the body and rhythmic massage is done for 60 - 90 minutes/day for 7 to 21 days.

(b) Njavarakizhi:

Indication: Rheumatism, Joint pain. Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Skin disorders

Procedure: A medicinal pudding in muslin cloth bags is applied all over the body for 60 - 90 minutes/ day for 14 days

(c) Kizhi:

Indication : Osteo arthritis, arthritis, spondilosis

Procedure : Application of luke warm medicaments and medicinal leaves in boluses on selected body parts.

(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.

(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.

(g) Thalam:

Indication: ENT problems, migraine, insomnia.

Procedure: Herbal powder in oil/herbal juice is retained on the head for 30 to 45 minutes.

(h) Lepanam:

Indication: Inflammation of specific points.

Procedure: Application of herbal paste on the affiliated part.

(i) Karnapooranam:

Indication: Ear problems

Procedure: Application of herb enriched fumes to exterior ear

(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.

Blood letting (Raktamochana) is a therapy advised by Ayurveda to treat heart conditions and varicose veins. Ayurveda advocates the use of leeches applied ever alternate day to reduce venomous congestion. The digestive fire is low after the 'panchakrama'. So the diet first should be liquid followed by solids.

 

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