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| Thalapothichil |
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| This form of treatment is indicated for
stress relief, isnomania and certain mental ailments. A paste made
of emblica officianalis and other herbs along with butter milk, is
applied liberally over the head. |
| Tharpanam |
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| This is a treatment that strengthens the
optical nerves, prevents cataract and gives a cooling effect to the
eyes. Medicated decotion * ghee are retained around the eyes within
a boarder made of medicated herbal dough. Duration 20 - 30 minutes. |
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Karnapoornam |
| This is a treatment that
cleans the ears and prevents hearing loss and associated disorders.
Medicated fumes and herbal oils are applied to the ear in this treatment
process. Duration: 20 30 minutes. |
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Udvarthanam |
| Used in the treatments of
diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity and rheumatoid ailments.
Udvarthanam is a massage treatment using herbal powders, with each
session lasting about 75 minutes. The entire course will stretch from
14 to 28 days depending on the patients condition. |
| Nasyam |
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| This is a treatment for certain types of
paralysis, headaches, mental disorders etc., in which herbal juices,
and medicated oils are administered through the nostrils for a period
of seven to 14 days. |
| Virechana |
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| This is a purgative treatment to rid the
body of excess bile secretion accumulated in the liver, gall bladder
and small intestines that causes bilary vomiting, nausea, jaundice,
fever and skin inflammations. |
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