Seetharama Ayurvedic Hospital & Pancha Karma Centre Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

Ayurvedic healing treatments offered by us. Shiro dhara : popularly known as third eye treatment of lord shiva, a therapeutic marma head masage with herbal oils is done and herbal oil, medicated milk, buttermilk or herbal decoction is poured in gently and steadily over the forehead in a continuous stream using a special rhythmic swaying movement. This results in a fantastic sense of deep relaxation and inner peace nasya : the nose is the doorway to the brain and is also the doorway to consciousness. The nasal administration of medication is called nasya. An excess of bodily humors accumulated in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas is eliminated by means of the nearest possible opening - the nose. abhyanga : abhyangam is an ayurveda way of oil massage with marma therapy. Marma are vital points of the body which contain prana energy. Gentle pressure on marma while doing massage provides prana energy to the body and mind which gives ultimate healing. pizhichil or sarvangdhara : in pizhichil/ sarvangdhara, pieces of linen, dipped in comfortably warm medicated oils, are squeezed on to the body of the person, who lies on a specially made wooden plank. Pizhichil is an effective remedy for optimum relaxation. shiro vasthi : this is a procedure in which a belt is fastened around the head covering the portion of the forehead so a well like formation takes place over the head. This well is then filled with oil and kept for some time. This is also beneficial in diseases of the head especially in difficulties arising due to injuries to the head. netra tarpana :this treatment aims to provide optimum rejuvenation to eyes. Dough of urad (black gram) is put around the eye ball in such a way that a dam like appearance is seen. Then herbal healing ghee (clarified butter oil) is put in this groove to lubricate eye and surrounding areas which will be kept warm for 30 – 35 minutes. This provides improved vision with beautiful eyes and strengthening of eye tissues. It also helps in under eye circles if done regularly for few days. khizi : kizhi treatment is a therapy wherein heated herbs and medicinal oils are tied in cloth bags; and placed on the area to be treated. This is followed by specific massages, done using the fingers, heel of the hand or palm. The pressure application varies according to the nature of ailment and the spot. pinda svedanam : pinda swedanam is a process by which the whole body (or any specific part) is made to perspire. This is done by external application of medicinal boluses, which are tied in a cloth bag (potali). udvarthanam : the whole body is gently massaged with medicated powders prepared with various herbs. This helps to reduce fat patches from the body known as cellulites, toning of the muscles, improves blood circulation and eases joint pains. Regular udvartanam is good for not only cellulites but it helps to lose weight by increasing the basal metabolic rate. vashpa swedanam (medicated steam bath) : this is a unique treatment and under this treatment leaves of medicinal plants are boiled and resulting steam is passed to the whole body. This treatment is helpful in to eliminate impurities from the body, reducing fat and also helpful in fighting with some skin diseases. This is also indicated as purvakarma for panchakarma procedures. beauty care : herbal cream is applied on face and neck through constant massage movements for 30 minutes. Later, gentle herbal steam is given and different herbal face pack dissolved in rose water is gently applied on the area. This treatment is very good for the toning of face muscles, to induce relaxation and helps getting relief from acne problem. urobasthi (hridyabasti) :warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes. This is an effective treatment for asthma, other respiratory problems, and muscular chest pain basti : ayurvedic basti involves the introduction into the rectum of herbal concoctions of sesame oil, and certain herbal preparations in a liquid medium. Basti, is the most effective treatment of vata disorders, although many enemas over a prescribed period of time are usually required. It relieves constipation, distention, chronic fever, cold, sexual disorders, kidney stones, heart pain, backache, sciatica and other pains in the joints. nadi swedanam : nadi swedanam is usually done for localized conditions like osteoarthritis, sprain, or to relieve some localized pain as in cervical spondylitis. Here fomentation is done with the vapors generated out of medicated decoction that is then applied to the affected area with the help of a rubber tube. Proper oleation of the affected part is done prior to nadi sweda.