NASYAM
NASYAM
From the shoulders up the patient’s body is massaged causing it to perspire. The medicine in exact dose is measured and poured into the nostrils, as the patient inhales. During the process the area around the nose, neck, shoulders, palms & feet are rubbed. This is very effective in ailments such as sinusitis, migraine, chronic cold and chest congestion.
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NASYAM
NASYAM
From the shoulders up the patient’s body is massaged causing it to perspire. The medicine in exact dose is measured and poured into the nostrils, as the patient inhales. During the process the area around the nose, neck, shoulders, palms & feet are rubbed. This is very effective in ailments such as sinusitis, migraine, chronic cold and chest congestion.
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ABHYANGAM (SPECIAL HERBAL MASSAGE
ABHYANGAM (SPECIAL HERBAL MASSAGE
The person undergoing massage is seated on the Droni (a wooden plank specially made for the massage). Two masseurs stand on either side of the person, applying herbal oil on the head and massaging gently. The massage is continued on the neck, ears, shoulders, chest and back. The person then turns on their back and the massage is continued from shoulder to toe. During the course of the massage the person lies on his right side, left side, stomach, and again on his back, and finally in the sitting position. General Massage (Abhyangam) has been found very effective for improving eyesight, longevity, sound sleep, rheumatism, vitality and creates glowing skin. These massages are also a preventive medicine; in short it rejuvenates the body and maintains the physique. This massage also improves appetite, reduces stress levels and builds the body’s immunity
Effective For : Low back – ache, Body pain, Loss of sleep, For Healthy body, Complexion of skin, Muscular toning, Body shaping, Fatigue and Sports injuries
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ELAKIZHI
ELAKIZHI
Herbal poultices (bundles) are prepared with various herbs and medicated powders. These poultices are warmed in medicated oils and used to massage the entire body, neck, shoulders, hands and back, shifting the person from side to side. This massage can promote better circulation within the affected area thereby promoting increased perspiration, which helps the skin to eliminate wastes. It also helps to tone the skin and can be superbly relaxing.
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Shirodhara
DHARA
The patient lies on a wooden bed in a comfortable position and is covered with a liberal application of the medicated oil (herbal concoction of milk or other materials) on the head and body. A specially designed apparatus is filled with the medicated oil and placed at a specific height. The masseur then swings the apparatus back and forth so that the oil flows continuously and gently across the forehead. The head is then dried with a towel and again oil is applied to the head. This treatment can also be done for a specific part or the whole body, depending on the ailment. It promotes rejuvenation and revitalization of the human mind and body, diminishing the effect of ageing. It is a special massage therapy for stress & strain
Effective For : Insomnia (loss of sleep), Eye diseases, Unmada (mental diseases) Stress, Hair Loss, Cervical Spondylosis, Stiffness of Neck, Cluster headache (migraine), Neurological Problems
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Podikizhi
NAVARAKIZHI
The body is massaged with small linen bags (bundles) filled with cooked Navara rice, which is cooked in cow’s milk and a specific herbal mixture These bags are dipped in the same mixture and applied over the whole body of the patient. The bags are not too hot or too cold. After wiping the body with a dry towel, the medicated oil is again applied. The course is 14 days or 21 days. It is one of the most excellent forms of treatments to impart luster to the skin and nourishment for the body through the skin. It also cures various ailments
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