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‘Ayurveda’ is a combination of two words – ‘Ayus’ and ‘Veda’. Ayus means Life and Veda means the Shastra or the Knowledge. Hence Ayurveda in simple terms can be explained as ‘The Knowledge Of Life’. It teaches us about how to maintain the good health of those who are healthy so that they are well protected from any disorder or illness and how to treat the illness of those who are ill, thereby giving longevity.
Ayurveda is an ancient health system that looks at al aspects of your life, health status and nutrition to discover ways to promote balance, inner radiance and outward beauty. As the age advances all the different cells and tissues of the body undergoes different changes. In these conditions it’s necessary to maintain and rejuvenate the body systems for a better harmony of the Body, Mind and Soul and also improve your immunity.
Our daily routines, activities, food habits, climatic changes etc., can cause the accumulation of the toxins inside the body which vitiates the Doshas and leads to its imbalance thereby resulting in ailments.
Ayurveda explains that health is a balance of the three Doshas or the forces namely ‘Vata, Pitta and Kapha’ of every individual. When there is an imbalance in these three diseases are said to occur in any form or combination. Therefore the aim of Ayurveda is to identify the causes of the imbalance and restore the balance of the Doshas, for which the treatment is achieved in the following ways: |
- Shamana ( Palliative Therapy)
This treatment is done by medicating the ill with suitable drugs based on the condition of the individual. This is done for every type of ailments and conditions. This helps in soothing and alleviating the vitiated Doshas.
- Samshodhana ( Purification)
Our daily routines, activities, food habits, climatic changes etc., can cause the accumulation of the toxins inside the body which vitiates the Doshas and leads to its imbalance thereby resulting in ailments. In deep rooted, old and chronic ailments the toxin formation in the body is very deep within the tissues for medication alone to cure it. In these conditions purification of the body is done to completely eliminate the vitiated Doshas and toxins from the system. This treatment consists of five purificatory therapies and is hence called as ‘Panchakarma’. This consists of Vamana (emesis/vomiting), Virechana (purgation), Basti (medicated enema with oil or decoction), Nasya (nasal drops) and Raktamokshana (bloodletting). Each of these treatments is used for the elimination of specific vitiated Dosha. But this therapy should be taken after the intensive preparation of the body which is done through oleation, fomentation proper diet and mental ease.
Some of the common ailments in which Ayurvedic therapies are helpful are, Arthritis, Anxiety, Asthma, Low back ache, Eye disorders, Disc prolapse, Hemiplegia, Impotence, Infertility, Psoriasis, Obesity, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Neuropathies, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondilytis, Insomnia, Depression, Diabetes, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Facial Palsy, Hair loss, Alopecia, Epilepsy, Muscular sprains and spasms, Frozen shoulder, Muscular weakness, Muscular Dystrophy, Ligament tears, Dislocation, etc.. |
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| Ayurvedic Therapies In India: |
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| ABHYANGAM |
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It’s a gentle but firm full body massage which is done with warm medicated oils which is selected on the basis of the ailment and condition of the individual and the constitution of the individual. It helps in improving the circulation, stimulates the pores, strengthens the muscles and joints, provides good sleep, improves skin texture and nourishes the nerves. This therapy can be taken by even the healthy for general rejuvenation. |
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| ELAKIZHI |
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A poultice is prepared with a variety of medicated leaves and this is heated and rubbed on the body. It helps in stimulating the nerves and is very helpful in reducing pain in joints. This therapy is useful in arthritis, paralysis, rheumatism, neuropathy, spondylosis, etc.. |
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| NAVARAKIZHI |
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In this the poultice is prepared with a specific variety of rice called as Navara by mixing it with milk and herbal decoction. This is then dipped in warm milk and rubbed on the body of the individual. This is very helpful in nervous disorders, pain, weakness, emaciation, sciatica, muscular dystrophy etc.. |
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| PODIKIZHI |
| The poultice prepared in this is filled with a medicated powder which is warmed and rubbed on the body. This is very useful in swellings, inflammatory conditions, paralysis, pain etc.. |
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| UDWARTHANA |
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This is a powder massage in which the medicated powder is mixed with some decoction, oil or buttermilk and rubbed in the reverse direction. In this the massage is done with the powder from bottom to up instead of up to bottom. This is very helpful in obesity. |
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| THALAPOTHICHIL |
| In this therapy a paste is prepared with Amalaki and buttermilk or any other decoction based on the ailment and is applied on the head and is covered with a banana leaf. This is very helpful in cerebral palsy, anxiety, stress, sinusitis, headaches, sleep disorders, hair loss etc.. |
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| PIZHICHIL |
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In this therapy the medicated oil is poured all over the body using a special pot like vessel and then gently massaged without any pressure. It is very helpful in paralysis, joint pains and many other disorders. |
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| DHANYAMLADHARA |
| Here also the special pot like vessel is used to pour the warm medicated acidic fluid (Dhanyamlam) all over the body. It is useful in arthritis, inflammatory conditions, pain rheumatism etc.. |
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| SHIRODHARA |
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In this a single stream of medicated fluid either oil, buttermilk or milk is poured on the forehead continuously. Each of these fluids has a different effect on the body and is selected based on the condition of the individual. In general shirodhara is very useful for cases like insomnia, stress, anxiety etc.. But the different fluids have specific uses for example, usage of medicated oil is useful in nervous disorders, usage of medicated buttermilk is helpful in insanity and skin ailments and usage of medicated milk is very helpful in cases disturbed sleep, etc.. |
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| SHIROVASTHI |
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In this therapy a leather sheet is fixed around the head of the individual and medicated oil is filed in it and is held there for a duration based on the ailment and patient’s condition. This is very effective in insomnia, hair loss, epilepsy, paralysis, migraines and headaches etc.. |
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| SNEHAPANAM |
| This therapy is a preparation of the body for panchakarma. In this medicated Ghee is administered internally to an individual and its dosage is increased gradually every day. During this course diet and regimen is very strictly followed. It helps in rejuvenating the body and is very effective in psoriasis, asthma, digestive ailments, mental illnesses, etc.. |
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| KATIVASTI |
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This is a local therapy for the back and spine in which a boundary is made using green gram flour (generally used) and then warm medicated oil based on the ailment is poured in it and kept still. This is usually done on the lower back. Same when done on the upper back or chest is called as Greevavasti and Urovasti respectively. This therapy is very effective in all back pains and spinal disorders. |
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| THALAM |
| Medicated oils or medicated herbal paste is applied in the middle of the scalp/head and is kept for an hour time. This is very useful for cases of insomnia, hypertension, etc.. |
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| LEPAM |
| Medicated pastes are applied to the local affected parts. It is used generally in localized ailments like some skin disease, pain, swelling, inflammatory conditions etc.. |
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| PICHU |
| This is also a local therapy. In this a piece of cotton cloth or cotton itself is soaked in warm medicated oil and is kept on the affected part. Warmth is maintained by pouring warn oil every now and then. This is very effective in pains, swellings, muscular cramps, dislocations, etc.. |
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| AVAGAHAM |
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This is a kind of fomentation therapy in which the patient is made to sit comfortably in a tub of warm medicated decoction. This treatment is very useful in gynaecological ailments, spinal disorders, piles, etc.. |
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| UPANAHAM |
| This is also a kind of fomentation therapy in which a concoction of medicated pastes and medicated decoctions are applied on affected parts and then covered with leaves like Eranda, etc., and over this a bandage is tied with cotton cloth. This is kept for at least 12 hours. This helps in stiffness of joints, pains, swellings, inflammation, improves mobility, etc.. |
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| NETRA TARPANAM |
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A boundary is prepared around the eyes with green gram flour paste and then melted medicated ghee is poured on the eyes. Then the patient is asked to open and close the eyes. This is very helpful in eye disorders like refractive errors, retinitis pigmentosa etc.. |
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| PUTAPAKAM |
| It is a similar therapy like netra tarpanam except that instead of ghee, medicated fluid is poured on the eyes. This helps in giving strength to the eyes and clears vision and treats many eye ailments. |
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| NETRADHARA |
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Medicated decoction is poured over the inner canthus of the eye in a single stream. It improves and clears the vision. Its effective in infections, inflammations, etc. , of the eye. |
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| ASCHYOTANAM |
| This is the eye drops. Medicated fluids are dropped on the inner canthus of the eyes. It is useful in lots of eye diseases like cataracts, infections, inflammation, etc.. |
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| MUKHALEPAM |
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Medicated powder is made into a paste using fluids like milk, rose water, water, buttermilk, etc., based on the ailment. This is then applied to the face of the patient as face pack and washed after an hour. This helps in improving the skin tone and texture giving a glow to the face and is also effective in conditions like acne, black marks, wrinkles, etc.. |
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| KSHEERADHOOMAM |
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This is also a fomentation therapy in which steam is given to the face, neck and other regions of the patient using medicated milk. This is very useful in facial paralysis, sensory organ disorders, dry skin, etc.. |
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| KARNAPOORANA |
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In this therapy medicated oil is instilled in the ears after a gentle head, neck and face massage and steam. This therapy is very useful in ear disorders. It reduces tinnitus, itching, improves hearing sense, etc.. |
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| PANCHAKARMA CHIKITSA |
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| A. VAMANAM |
In this therapy vomiting/emesis is induced by administering medicines internally. This therapy is done usually for the cleansing of the upper respiratory and upper digestive tracts. It’s very useful in the diseases caused by Kapha Dosha and is also very effective in mental illness, skin disorders, etc.. |
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| B. VIRECHANA |
Here purgation is induced by administering medicines for the cleansing of the lower gastrointestinal tract of the toxins. This is generally given in the Pitta Dosha predominant conditions and is also the simplest way to cleanse the body of the wastes. It is also effective in many skin ailments, rheumatic disorders, etc.. |
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| C. NASYAM |
In this therapy medicines are administered through the nose either in the form of drops or powders. Most commonly Anu Thailam is used as drops for nasyam. It’s very useful in most of the disorders above the shoulder region. It also helps in conditions like migraine, hair fall, multiple sclerosis, etc.. |
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| D. VASTI |
SNEHA VASTI: This is a medicated enema in which unctuous materials like oil etc which are medicated are mixed with medicated pastes and salt and is administered through the anal route. In this there is another variant which is called as Matra Vasti in which a minor dose of the oil is administered and which is also the preparatory therapy for the main Vasti. The quantity of the oil in Sneha Vasti is determined based on the strength of the patient and his condition. This treatment is very useful in diseases caused by Vata Dosha like nervous disorders, joint pains, etc.. |
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KASHAYA VASTI: This is also an enema in which a decoction is prepared with a combination of medicated pastes, honey, salt, oils, etc.. This is also administered in the same way as the Sneha Vasti after having undergone Matra Vasti. This is also very effective in Vata Dosha disorders and also in gynaecological ailments, nervous disorders, etc.. |
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| E. RAKTAMOKSHANA |
This therapy is used generally in severe conditions. In this treatment the impure blood from the body is eliminated either by venesection or by using leeches to suck the blood out. It is very useful in the diseases caused by vitiated blood and Pitta Dosha. It is highly effective in skin diseases, rheumatism, inflammatory conditions, alopecia, etc.. |
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