Ayurveda and Its various Treatment methods


Ayurveda, which literally translates as 'the knowledge for long life', is a form of alternatives medicine which originated in India over 5000 years ago and is a time-tested health-care science. The Sushtruta Samhita and charaka samhita are considered as the encyclopedias of medicines and are regarded as the foundation works of Ayurveda. Over the centuries , practitioners of  Ayurveda developed a number of medicinal preparations and surgical procedures for the treatment of various aliments. Kerala, the southern state of India, is popular worldwide for its booming Ayurvedic treatment centers. In Kerala, Ayurveda is not treated as alternatives But more as a mainstream treatment process.

 Ayurveda emphasizes in restoring the balance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha in the body through diet, lifestyle, exercise and body cleansing, and thereby enhancing the health of the mind, body and spirit. it is now very popular in treating problems such as obesity,  skin and body purification, stress management, spondylitis, arthritis, proriasis, insomnia, contipation, Parkinson's disease, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and so on. Some of the Popular Ayurvedic Treatment methods are listed below.
  • Abhyangam: Abhyangam is a special type of oil massage and is very useful in treating obesity and diabetic gangrene (a condition developed due to lack of blood circulation in certain parts of the body). The massage is done with a combination of specially prepared Ayurvedic herbal oils and applied all over the body stimulating the vital points. This treatment is good for the general health of skin and prevents early aging and relieves muscular aches and pain.
  • Dhara: In the dhara treatment process, herbal oils, medicated milk, butter milk, and so on are allowed to flow on the forehead in a special rhythmic method for about 45 minutes in a day for 7 to 21 days. This Treatment is ideal for insomnia, mental disorders, neurasthenia, memory loss and certain skin diseases.



In Thakra Dhara, after giving head massage, medicated butter milk is poured in an uninterrupted flow from hanging vessel to the forehead and scalp. This is good in treating scalp problems such as dandruff, Psoriasis, hypertension, diabetes, hair loss and other skin complaints. In siro Dhara, after giving a good head massage, herbal oil is poured in an uninterrupted flow from hanging vessel to the forehead and scalp. This is considered good in reliving stress and strain and generates sleep.
  • Sirovashty: In Sirovasthy, a cap is fitted on the patient's head and then medicated lukewarm oil is poured into it for about half an hour. It effectively treats insomnia, facial paralysis and numbness in the head, dryness of nostrils, throat and headaches.
  • Pizhichil:   In Pizhichil, warm herbal oil is applied to the entire body in a rhythmic style for about an hour. The vigorous sweating in the process treats problems like arthritis, paraplegia, paralysis, sexual dysfunction and many nerve-related problems.
  • Virechanam: Virechanam is the method of cleaning and evacuation of the bowels through the use of purgative medicines. It eliminates excess bile toxins from the intestines. People with digestion-related problems resort to this form the intestines. When the digestive tract is clean and toxic-free, it benefits the entire body system. It help increase appetite and proper assimilation of the food.