(Kayakalpa Chikitsa) - An immunisaton treatment programme

  Body immunization / longevity treatment   

 This is the prime treatment in Ayurveda for reducing the ageing process, arresting the degeneration of body cells and immunization of the system. Giving rasayana (a very special Ayurvedic Medicine) internally is the main part of this programme based on Panchakarma and Swetakarma treatment. The 28 day or 21 days package process includes Body Massage, Snehapanam, Virechanam, Nasyam, Snehavasti, Kashaya Vasti, Pizhichal, Njavarakizhi,Tharpanam, Sirovasti Karnapooranam, Medicated Steam Bath, Yoga and Meditation. This treatment is best effective if taken before the age of 60, for either sex.   

Rejuvenation Therapy (Rasayana Chikitsa) 

  This treatment includes body massage, including hands and feet, with medicated oil, head-massage with oil and cream. It also includes internal rejuvenated medicines and medicated steam baths. This therapy lasts 90 to 120 minutes per day for 7 to 14 days. It rejuvenates the mind, body and soul, tones up the skin, strengthens all systems so as to achieve ideal health and longevity. 

Body purification therapy (Shodan Chikitsa)  

 It is a process of purifying the whole body to attain proper balance of vata, pitta, and kapha, based on Panchakarma and Swetakarma treatments. This 15 days package process includes body massage, Snehapanam, Nasyam, Verechanam, Sneha vasti, Pizhichil, Tharpanam, Sirovasts Steam bath, Herbal drinks and Herbal bath with medicated water. Medicated steam baths eliminate impurities from the body, improve the tone and complexion of the skin, reduce fat and are recommended for certain rheumatic diseases, particularly for pain. Hand massage with herbal oils or herbal powder improves blood circulation and tones up the muscles. 

  Treatment for nasal ailments - Nasyam   

 Inhalation of medicated herbal preparations, decoction oils, ghee etc to eliminate the morbid factors from the head and neck area.   

 Treatment for ear ailments - Karnapooranam    Medicated oils are applied to the ear for 5 to 10 minutes daily to clean as well as treat specific ailments 

  Treatment for wasting of muscles, rheumatism, sports injuries, pain in the joints, emaciation of the body or the parts of the body and certain kinds of skin diseases -

Njavarakizhi    The whole body is made to perspire by the external application of medicated rice packs in the form of boluses tied in muslin bags.    Treatment for dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, facial paralysis and burning sensation in the head - Sirovasti    Lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a leather cap fitted on the head for specific durations as per physician’s recommendation. 

  Tharpanam   It is a cleaning process of the eyes which gives cooling effect, prevents cataract and strengthens the optic nerve. 

   Vasthi Matra Vasthi - Kashya Vasthi   Certain Herbal oils, herbal extract etc. are applied through the rectum daily for a period of 5 - 25 days. This treatment is for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints associated with rheumatism and constant constipation.  

 Sirovasthi    Specially prepared herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15-60 minutes per day, according to the condition of the patient for a period of 7 days. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis; dryness of the mouth, nostrils and throat, severe headaches, burning sensation of the head and other vata oriented diseases.  

Kizhi  Herbal leaves, herbs or herbal powders are applied to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days. This treatment is effective for all types of arthritis, spondylitis, sports injuries, etc.