Pizhichil : 14 Days
In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by
two to four trained masseurs in a special rhythmic way for about 60 to 90
minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is very useful
for Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia,
paralysis-agitanus, sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders
etc.
Njavarakizhi : 14 Days
It is a process by which the whole body or any specific part thereof is
made to perspire by the application of certain medical puddings externally
in the form of boluses tied up in a muslin bag. This is applied by two to
four masseurs for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days.
This treatment is for all types rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation
of limbs, blood pressure, cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.
Dhara : 14 Days
In this process, some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk
etc., are poured on the forehead in a special method for about 45 minutes in
a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is mainly for insomnia,
vatha predominated diseases, mental tension and certain skin diseases.
Vasthi : 14 Days
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc., are applied through the rectum
daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is for arthritis,
paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints associated with
rheumatism and constant constipation.
Sirovasthi : 14 Days
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for
15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patients conditions for a
period of 7 days. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis,
dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, burning sensation
of head and other vatha originated diseases.
Udvarthanam : 14 Days

This is a typical massage with herbal powders for about 30 minutes daily for
a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment is for the diseases like
hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity (excess fat) and certain rheumatic ailments.
Abhyangam : 14 Days
Special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the
diseases for 45 minutes per day for 14 days. This treatment is very useful
for obesity, especially for diabetic Gangrene (a condition due to lack of
blood circulation in the extremes of the body) etc.
Nasyam : 14 Days
Herbal juices, medicated oils etc., are applied through nose for 7 to 14
days. This treatment is highly effective for certain kinds of headaches,
paralysis, mental disorders, certain types of skin diseases etc.
Snehapanam : 14 Days
Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally increased quantity
for a period of 8 to 12 days. This treatment is for osteo arthritis,
sporaris, leukaemia etc.
Kizhi : 14 Days
Herbal leaves and 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 for osteo arthritis, arthritis with swelling,
spondilosis, sports injuries etc.
Dhanyamla Dhara : 14 Days
Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in a rhythmic way through a
special vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily. This treatment is very
effective for hemiplegia, paralysis, rheumatic complaints etc.
Yoni Prakshalanam : 7 Days
Herbal oils and decoctions are applied through the vaginal route. This
treatment is good for gynaecological disorders. It is also a purification
process for genital organs.
Kativasthi : 1 Time
In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the
lower back with herbal paste boundary. This treatment lasts for 45 minutes
to 1 hour and it is good for any type of back pain and spinal disorders.
Urovasthi : 1 Time

Warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes. This is an
effective treatment for asthma, other respiratory problems, heart diseases
and muscular chest pain.
Kshreeradhoomam : 1 Time
This is fomentation with medicated cow milk. This treatment is good for
facial paralysis, Bells palsy, speech disorders and other nervous
disorders of the face.
Thalam : 1 Time
Special powder mixed with medicated oil applying on the top of the head for
20 to 45 minutes. This treatment is helpful for ENT problems, insomnia,
migraine etc.
Lepanam : 1 Time
This is a process by which medicated herbal paste is applied on the
affected part. This is useful for various types of inflammatory conditions.