Poomully Mana

Kottekkad, Palakkad, Kerala

Dhara is a main or supplementary treatment procedure of pouring medicated oil, buttermilk and decaution on forehead or all over the body or on a specific part of the body according to the necessity and nature of the ailment for 45 minutes. Along with this body massage is also done mainly to keep the body warm.

Nasyam is one among the panchakarma treatments in which the medicated oil is administered through the nose. This is found to be effective agaist disorders of head, neck and nervous system.

Sirodhara is a treatment procedure of pouring medicated oil, buttermilk and decaution on forehead according to the necessity and nature of the ailment for 45 minutes. Along with this body massage is also done mainly to keep the body warm.

A combination of decaution, honey, oil and other herbal medicine are applied through the anus. Vasti will be done using a special device called Vasthi yanthram. After evacuation for 2 to 3 times the patient can take bath. Thereafter the diet as pescribed by the physican will be given.

After proper administration of rejuvenation treatments the patient will be given Rasayana(medicines) in the manner and for the period as prescribed by the Physician.The medicines (rasayana) will be decided by the physician according to the condition of the patient's health.

Udwarthanam is special therapeutic deep tissue massage using Choornas( medicated powders). Sometimes medicated oils will be mixed with Choornas for application.

Cotton cloths immersed in lukewarm Medicated oil will be squezed over the body for 30 to 45 minutes or as prescribed by the physician.

Medicated Ghee as prescribed by the physician will be given under strict diet restrictions. The quantity is increased according to the digestive power of the patient. This will continue for few days as reccomended by the physician.

Chavitti Uzhichil (Kalari foot massage) 'Kalari foot-massage or Kalari chavittiuzhichil' (whole body massage using foot after applying medicated oil) which was specially designed for the martial art practitioners from the olden times. For certain types of back ache, sports injuries etc. this particular therapy is found to be very effective.

Medicated steam bath done after applying medicated oil all over the body. Normally this will be done after doing the major treatments like dhara, abhyangam etc. This is one of the detoxification treatments.

Vamana is a treatment procedure of vomiting as a result of giving special medicines for intake. This is done for the purpose of eliminating toxins. It is one among the Panchakarma treatments.

Thakradhara is a treatment procedure of pouring medicated buttermilk on forehead according to the necessity and nature of the ailment for 45 minutes. Along with this body massage is also done mainly to keep the body warm.

This is a treatment procedure in which the medicated fumes are applied to the ears for few minutes as directed by the physician. This is applied against the ailments relating to ears.

Gangoosham is a treatment procedure which involves gargling of warm medicinal decoction or liquid.

A leather cap will be fixed on the head of the patient. Lukewarm medicated oil is poured into the leather cap and keep it as a dam for a period of 30 to 60 minutes or as prescribed by the physician.

The first is the Kudipraveshikam, which is carried out in utmost diligence, with strict rules and diet, under the expert guidance of able physicians. The Kudipraveshikam is also called as Kayakalpam. The major treatments will be carried out inside a specially built hut (Kudi) surrounded by walls that shut off wind and light. A patient entering the Kudi, comes out after the prescribed course of treatment, hale and healthy. Duration: Kudipraveshikam is a 50 to 120 days treatment procedure (including indoor & outdoor). The person intending to undergo the Kudipraveshika treatments must have:A strong and positive mind free from sex, anger etc.A purpose for undergoing kudi-praveshika treatments.A disease-free body.Confidence in the scope of this treatment and the ability of the physician.Ability to afford the cost of treatments. The Kudipraveshika can be done for both male and female patients, and can be done effectively from age 25 to 70. If the person is affected by a serious disease, the Kudipraveshika treatments can start only after the disease is completely cured. The medicines (rasayana) for the kudipraveshika will be decided by the physician according to the condition of the patient's health.

The second is the Vatatapikam that is less rigorous and with less restrictions on diet while comparing with Kutipraveshika. This is prescribed for those to whom a strict diet is difficult, and for those who are still weak after some illness. The patient undergoing treatments can live in spacious room that get enough wind (vata) and light (atapa). The medicines (rasayana) for the Vatatapikam will be decided by the physician according to the condition of the patient's health.