| Pizhichil 
                                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
 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
 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
 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
 Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a 
                                cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per 
                                day according to the patient’s 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
 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
 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
 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
 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, 
                                leukemia etc.
 
 Kizhi
 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.
 
 Dhanyamala Dhara
 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
 Herbal oils and decoctions are applied through 
                                the vaginal route. This treatment is good for 
                                gynecological disorders. It is also a purification 
                                process for genital organs.
 
 Kativasthi
 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
 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.
 
 Ksheeradhoomam
 This is fomentation with medicated cow milk. This 
                                treatment is good for facial paralysis, Bell’s 
                                palsy, speech disorders and other nervous disorders 
                                of the face.
 
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