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.

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