Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital

Shashtikapindasweda or Njavarakizhi is an ayurveda treatment which uses Njavara rice as the main ingredient in its preparation. Cleaned and then boiled in a mixture of milk and herbal decoctions, the Njavara rice is then tied in a suitable cloth and made into a bolus. The bolus is then applied over the body while simultaneously immersing it in a warm mixture of milk and herbal decoction intermittently. Before Njavarakizhi is administered, oil may be applied all over the body along with gentle massages. This treatment helps strengthen the nerves, relieving arthritis, and curing neurological complaints. It nourishes the tissues, softens the skin, and enhances complexions. It is administered for certain diseases like hemiplegia, facial paralysis, muscular atrophy, etc.

Shashtikapindasweda or Njavarakizhi is an ayurveda treatment which uses Njavara rice as the main ingredient in its preparation. Cleaned and then boiled in a mixture of milk and herbal decoctions, the Njavara rice is then tied in a suitable cloth and made into a bolus. The bolus is then applied over the body while simultaneously immersing it in a warm mixture of milk and herbal decoction intermittently. Before Njavarakizhi is administered, oil may be applied all over the body along with gentle massages. This treatment helps strengthen the nerves, relieving arthritis, and curing neurological complaints. It nourishes the tissues, softens the skin, and enhances complexions. It is administered for certain diseases like hemiplegia, facial paralysis, muscular atrophy, etc.

Popularly known as powder massage, this Ayurveda treatment is very effective for obesity hemiplegia, paralysis, skin diseases, impaired circulation, and similar kapha dosha predominant diseases. In this procedure, certain special herbal powders are applied by two therapists in a specific way on the body for about 30 to 40 minutes daily, for a period of 14 to 28 days.

This is a special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the circulatory channels for 45 minutes per day, for 14 days. This Ayurveda treatment is very useful for treating loss of healthy skin texture, sleeplessness, fatigue, and other vata predominant diseases.

Popularly known as powder massage, this Ayurveda treatment is very effective for obesity hemiplegia, paralysis, skin diseases, impaired circulation, and similar kapha dosha predominant diseases. In this procedure, certain special herbal powders are applied by two therapists in a specific way on the body for about 30 to 40 minutes daily, for a period of 14 to 28 days.

This is a special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the circulatory channels for 45 minutes per day, for 14 days. This Ayurveda treatment is very useful for treating loss of healthy skin texture, sleeplessness, fatigue, and other vata predominant diseases.

This treatment involves warm herbal oil, which is prescribed by our doctors, and a clean cloth bundle. The patient undergoing pizhichil is made to lie down in a wooden container, which is of the same size as that of the average human body. The bundle of cloth is dipped into the warm oil and then squeezed slowly. An experienced masseur kneads the bundle all over the patient’s body slowly so that the oil can spread equally with the same amount of heat, and then briskly. The treatment lasts for a period of 7 to 21 days, for about 45 to 60 minutes per day. The patient adopts a certain prescribed routine for these days, to obtain maximum benefit from the pizhichil treatment. The pizhichil treatment is very useful for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis, sexual weakness, nervous weakness, and nervous disorders etc.

Sira' means head and 'Dhara' means a continues flow. This Ayurveda treatment involves the continuous flow of oil on the body of the patient. Sirodhara is a massage using herbal oils as well as some herbal concoctions like medicated buttermilk and milk, among others. Sirodhara is carried out using a pot having a yarn wick fitted into the hole at its base. This pot is hanged over a wooden stand and the patient concerned would be made to lie over a table. The liquid medication is then poured into the pot and the fluid is gradually trickled onto the patient’s head from a specific height. The treatment is carried out for about 40 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. It is very effective for people suffering with insomnia, loss of memory, headaches, migraine, mental tension, and certain skin diseases.

This treatment involves warm herbal oil, which is prescribed by our doctors, and a clean cloth bundle. The patient undergoing pizhichil is made to lie down in a wooden container, which is of the same size as that of the average human body. The bundle of cloth is dipped into the warm oil and then squeezed slowly. An experienced masseur kneads the bundle all over the patient’s body slowly so that the oil can spread equally with the same amount of heat, and then briskly. The treatment lasts for a period of 7 to 21 days, for about 45 to 60 minutes per day. The patient adopts a certain prescribed routine for these days, to obtain maximum benefit from the pizhichil treatment. The pizhichil treatment is very useful for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis, sexual weakness, nervous weakness, and nervous disorders etc.

Sira' means head and 'Dhara' means a continues flow. This Ayurveda treatment involves the continuous flow of oil on the body of the patient. Sirodhara is a massage using herbal oils as well as some herbal concoctions like medicated buttermilk and milk, among others. Sirodhara is carried out using a pot having a yarn wick fitted into the hole at its base. This pot is hanged over a wooden stand and the patient concerned would be made to lie over a table. The liquid medication is then poured into the pot and the fluid is gradually trickled onto the patient’s head from a specific height. The treatment is carried out for about 40 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. It is very effective for people suffering with insomnia, loss of memory, headaches, migraine, mental tension, and certain skin diseases.

Popularly known as powder massage, this Ayurveda treatment is very effective for obesity hemiplegia, paralysis, skin diseases, impaired circulation, and similar kapha dosha predominant diseases. In this procedure, certain special herbal powders are applied by two therapists in a specific way on the body for about 30 to 40 minutes daily, for a period of 14 to 28 days.

Popularly known as powder massage, this Ayurveda treatment is very effective for obesity hemiplegia, paralysis, skin diseases, impaired circulation, and similar kapha dosha predominant diseases. In this procedure, certain special herbal powders are applied by two therapists in a specific way on the body for about 30 to 40 minutes daily, for a period of 14 to 28 days.

This treatment involves warm herbal oil, which is prescribed by our doctors, and a clean cloth bundle. The patient undergoing pizhichil is made to lie down in a wooden container, which is of the same size as that of the average human body. The bundle of cloth is dipped into the warm oil and then squeezed slowly. An experienced masseur kneads the bundle all over the patient’s body slowly so that the oil can spread equally with the same amount of heat, and then briskly. The treatment lasts for a period of 7 to 21 days, for about 45 to 60 minutes per day. The patient adopts a certain prescribed routine for these days, to obtain maximum benefit from the pizhichil treatment. The pizhichil treatment is very useful for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis, sexual weakness, nervous weakness, and nervous disorders etc.

The prescribed lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap which is fitted on the patient’s head and held in place 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, and other diseases of the head.

Sira' means head and 'Dhara' means a continues flow. This Ayurveda treatment involves the continuous flow of oil on the body of the patient. Sirodhara is a massage using herbal oils as well as some herbal concoctions like medicated buttermilk and milk, among others. Sirodhara is carried out using a pot having a yarn wick fitted into the hole at its base. This pot is hanged over a wooden stand and the patient concerned would be made to lie over a table. The liquid medication is then poured into the pot and the fluid is gradually trickled onto the patient’s head from a specific height. The treatment is carried out for about 40 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. It is very effective for people suffering with insomnia, loss of memory, headaches, migraine, mental tension, and certain skin diseases.

Dhanyamlam is a medicated liquid prepared by boiling rice, lemon, dry ginger, horse gram, and millets, and blending them in a piece of linen, which is immersed in a large water pot for 7 days continuously. The medical liquid is poured over the patient’s body continuously (dhara) for 45 minutes, with the help of two masseurs. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory conditions, muscular sprain, obesity, thyroidism, etc.

This treatment involves warm herbal oil, which is prescribed by our doctors, and a clean cloth bundle. The patient undergoing pizhichil is made to lie down in a wooden container, which is of the same size as that of the average human body. The bundle of cloth is dipped into the warm oil and then squeezed slowly. An experienced masseur kneads the bundle all over the patient’s body slowly so that the oil can spread equally with the same amount of heat, and then briskly. The treatment lasts for a period of 7 to 21 days, for about 45 to 60 minutes per day. The patient adopts a certain prescribed routine for these days, to obtain maximum benefit from the pizhichil treatment. The pizhichil treatment is very useful for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis, sexual weakness, nervous weakness, and nervous disorders etc.

The prescribed lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap which is fitted on the patient’s head and held in place 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, and other diseases of the head.

Sira' means head and 'Dhara' means a continues flow. This Ayurveda treatment involves the continuous flow of oil on the body of the patient. Sirodhara is a massage using herbal oils as well as some herbal concoctions like medicated buttermilk and milk, among others. Sirodhara is carried out using a pot having a yarn wick fitted into the hole at its base. This pot is hanged over a wooden stand and the patient concerned would be made to lie over a table. The liquid medication is then poured into the pot and the fluid is gradually trickled onto the patient’s head from a specific height. The treatment is carried out for about 40 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. It is very effective for people suffering with insomnia, loss of memory, headaches, migraine, mental tension, and certain skin diseases.

Dhanyamlam is a medicated liquid prepared by boiling rice, lemon, dry ginger, horse gram, and millets, and blending them in a piece of linen, which is immersed in a large water pot for 7 days continuously. The medical liquid is poured over the patient’s body continuously (dhara) for 45 minutes, with the help of two masseurs. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory conditions, muscular sprain, obesity, thyroidism, etc.

The word thakra means buttermilk, and dhara (continuous flow) with medicated buttermilk is called as thakradhara. This ayurveda treatment method involves the continuous flow of medicated buttermilk to the centre of the forehead continuously for up to an hour. It is used to treat diseases like psoriasis, mental worries, insomnia, chronic headaches, migraines, etc.

This is a treatment in which lukewarm medicated milk is made to flow slowly and consistently over the patient’s forehead for a particular duration, mostly over the glabella region or the whole body with a simultaneous soft massage. The benefits of Ksheeradhara are for proper blood circulation of the body and relaxation of the mind, as well as lubricating the joints, relieving pain, spasms, and stiffness of the muscles and joints.

Pathrapotalasweda or Elakizhi is a treatment involving sudation using herbal leaves. Effective for treating diseases related to bones, joints, and the nervous system, it improves blood circulation, relieves stiffness and pain, improves muscle strength, and improves skin complexion. It is usually prescribed for individuals with arthritis, myalgia, spondylosis, neurological, sports injuries, or neurological disorders.

Done as a rooksha kriya, it is administered on the whole body or locally, on a specific part. It relieves pain and inflammation. It is recorded in the Sandigatavatham and Amavatham etc.

One of the most popular Ayurveda treatments, Panchakarma is administered for detoxification and rejuvenation. The five-fold treatment aims at balancing the doshas, improving immunity, and restoring well-being. Highly personalised, the treatment has a general outline of sub-treatments which vary depending on the patient's constitution. The five cleansing methods are Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Rakta Moksha.

The word thakra means buttermilk, and dhara (continuous flow) with medicated buttermilk is called as thakradhara. This ayurveda treatment method involves the continuous flow of medicated buttermilk to the centre of the forehead continuously for up to an hour. It is used to treat diseases like psoriasis, mental worries, insomnia, chronic headaches, migraines, etc.

This is a treatment in which lukewarm medicated milk is made to flow slowly and consistently over the patient’s forehead for a particular duration, mostly over the glabella region or the whole body with a simultaneous soft massage. The benefits of Ksheeradhara are for proper blood circulation of the body and relaxation of the mind, as well as lubricating the joints, relieving pain, spasms, and stiffness of the muscles and joints.

Pathrapotalasweda or Elakizhi is a treatment involving sudation using herbal leaves. Effective for treating diseases related to bones, joints, and the nervous system, it improves blood circulation, relieves stiffness and pain, improves muscle strength, and improves skin complexion. It is usually prescribed for individuals with arthritis, myalgia, spondylosis, neurological, sports injuries, or neurological disorders.

Done as a rooksha kriya, it is administered on the whole body or locally, on a specific part. It relieves pain and inflammation. It is recorded in the Sandigatavatham and Amavatham etc.

One of the most popular Ayurveda treatments, Panchakarma is administered for detoxification and rejuvenation. The five-fold treatment aims at balancing the doshas, improving immunity, and restoring well-being. Highly personalised, the treatment has a general outline of sub-treatments which vary depending on the patient's constitution. The five cleansing methods are Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Rakta Moksha.

Choornapinda is a bolus/potali with a specific dry medicated powder. Sudation using this bolus is called choornapindasweda. This bolus is applied for 45 to 60 minutes with the help of two masseurs. The medicinal powders usually used are kottamchukkaathi choornam and kolakulathyadi choornam, among others. It is used to treat stroke victims, osteoarthritis, muscular aches and pains.

Kadeevasthi is an Ayurveda treatment in which specially prepared warm medicated oil is held for about 45 minutes within a boundary made of herbal paste over the lower back. This is a unique herbal treatment for spinal disorders, back pain, lumbar spondylosis, degenerative inter vertebral disc prolapse, sciatica, etc.

Choornapinda is a bolus/potali with a specific dry medicated powder. Sudation using this bolus is called choornapindasweda. This bolus is applied for 45 to 60 minutes with the help of two masseurs. The medicinal powders usually used are kottamchukkaathi choornam and kolakulathyadi choornam, among others. It is used to treat stroke victims, osteoarthritis, muscular aches and pains.

Kadeevasthi is an Ayurveda treatment in which specially prepared warm medicated oil is held for about 45 minutes within a boundary made of herbal paste over the lower back. This is a unique herbal treatment for spinal disorders, back pain, lumbar spondylosis, degenerative inter vertebral disc prolapse, sciatica, etc.