Upakarmas
Snehan (Abhyanga)
It is a
massage of the body with large amounts
of warm
oil. The oil is often pre-medicated with
herbs for specific conditions. Abhyanga
can
be done as part of the steps of
panchakarma therapy, especially in the
first stage:
Purva Karma (pre-treatment), or as its
own therapy . Many times abhyanga is
performed by two or more massage
therapists working in sync but it can
also be done
by oneself. Oils used can vary depending
on the season and the individuals
constitution (prakruti ), disease
condition (dosha)
Medicated Grit (cow gee) also can be
used in pittapradhan diseases
Benefits :-
- Vatapradhan diseases
- To delay old age (anti aging treatment)
- To release fatigue. (shramhar)
- Relieves Pain in body
- Increases the capacity of eyes (vision)
- Promotes all tissues-i.e. increases body strength.(bal)
- Aayushyakaranam
- Brings normal sleep
- Strengthens Skin
- Protects skin from infection.
- Increases Immunity.
- Beneficial to skin colour
- After delivery to normalise the vata dosha (sutika paricharya)
- Soothens & enables the nerves & pulse to function properly
- Varicose veins
- reduces swelling
Swedan
Swedan
The word Sweda is derived from Sanskrit
swid, meaning ‘to sweat or to perspire’.
it
is the process of inducing sweat with
the help of steam, generated from
medicated
herbal decoctions. It is the
pre-operative procedure in various
panchakarma. where
the objective is to dilate the channels
of the body to detach the toxins from
the
tissues. Swedan is usually given after
snehan.
Types :-
Bashpa Sweda:
The fomentation is
done by making the
person to sit in the
chamber where steam
emanates from
boiling herbal
decoction.
Naadi Sweda:
Naadi sweda is penetrating heat. It is a more penetrating type of wet heat than Bashpa Sweda. This is given to whole body, using a tube; importance is given to thick and complex structures of joints. It is also given to one part of body e.g. joint
Benefits :-
- Balances Vata and Kapha dosha in the body
- Detaches toxins; expels them through the tiny pores of the skin along with sweat
- Increases circulation; reduces inflammation
- Revitalizes and rejuvenates the skin
- Improves digestion
- Removes stupor
- Acts on fat tissues
- Relieves stress
- Eases sore muscles
- Reduces numbness, stiffness, rigidity, heaviness; improves mobility Vataj vyadhi
- Hemiplegia
- Arthritis
- Parkinsonism
- Motor Neuron Disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Low back ache
- Sciatica
- Asthma and cough
- Sinusitis
- Chronic constipation
Pindasweda
Patra Pind
Sweda is a type of swedana performed by
specially prepared bolus of medicinal
leaves. In this process leaves of
vataghna
herbs are cut into pieces and fried with
rock salt and suitable vataghna oil.
This
hot mixture is tied in cotton as boluses
for application over the body.
Benefits :-
- Neuro muscular disorders
- Rheumatological conditions
- Hemiplegia
- Sciatica
- Osteoarthritis
- Whole body joints pain
- Cervical pain
Shirodhara
It Is gently
pouring medicated liquids over the
forehead. The name comes from the
Sanskrit words shiro (head) and dhara
(flow). The
liquids used in shirodhara depend on
what is being treated, but can include
medicated oil, milk,
buttermilk.
Benefits :-
- Mental stress
- Hair fall (khalitya)
- Eye diseases
- Greying of hair(palitya)
- Neurological disorders
- Memory loss
- Insomnia,(nidranash)
- Hearingimpairment
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo
- Psoriasis.(shirogat kushta)
- Relaxing therapy's
Types :-
1. Taildhara[3] , 2. Takradhara[3] , 3. Ksheerdhara
Dhara
Specially
medicated liquids are poured over the
body in
a rhythmical pattern. When applied over
the body, it may be over a specific area
or
the entire body.
Benefits :-
- It has an extremely soothing and relaxing effect.
- In painful neuro-muscular conditions(vataj), arthritis, skin rashes, swelling , fracture , trauma
Basti / Tarpan
Medicated
oil or ghee is heated to a comfortable
temperature and retained over a specific
body part by a wall of thick, herbal
paste(mash ) The temperature is
maintained throughout the procedure to
facilitate
absorption of the oil's medicinal
properties into the body part. It is
generally
used over the lumbar area, knee joints,
abdomen and back for musculo-skeletal
disorders.
It is very effective at reducing pain
and increasing mobility.
Types :-
- 1. Shiro basti - medicated oil kept on the head
- 2. Manya basti - medicated oil kept on the neck
- 3. Hridaya basti - medicated oil kept over the chest
- 4. Kati basti - medicated oil kept on the lower back
- 5. Kati Prushta basti - medicated oil kept on the back
- 6. Janu basti - medicated oil kept on the knee
- 7. Akshi tarpana - medicated oil kept on the eyes
- 8. Karna purana - medicated oil kept in the ears
Uttarbasti
Uttarbasti
is an Ayurvedic procedure in which
specially
prepared Ayurvedic sterile Oil or Ghrut
administered transvaginally with a
syringe .
Uttarbasti is a non invasive procedure
with minimal or no pain, so anesthesia
is not
required. Procedure is carried out by an
expert, under all aseptic precautions
and
sterilized medicine is used, so there
are no chances of introducing any kind
of
infection. In case of female infertility
the procedure is done before the period
of
ovulation i.e. 5, 6, 7th day of menses,
in each cycle, for 3 to 6 consecutive
cycles.
Indications of Uttarbasti :-
- 1. Granthi - Uterine Fibroids
- 2. P.C.O.D or P.C.O.S.
- 3. An-ovulatory Cycles.
- 4. Endometriosis.
- 5. Aniyamit Rajapravrutti - Irregular Menses.
- 6. Avarodha - Fallopian Tubal Block.
- 7. Cervical Polyp.
Kaval-Gandush
Sufficient
amount of medicated fluid inside mouth
such
that the mouth cannot be moved is called
Gandush. When a lesser amount of fluid
is
taken in mouth such that the mouth can
be moved easily, it is called
Kaval.
Benefits :-
- Strengthens the jawbones.
- Makes the tone sweet and sharp.
- Nourishes the face.
- Enhances interest in food and enriches the sense of taste.
- Prevents dryness of throat and cracking of lips.
- Strengthens the teeth
Kawal useful in :-
- Headaches
- Ear conditions
- Eye diseases
- Sinusitis
- Thirst
- Drowsiness or fatigue
- Anorexia
- Excessive salivation
- Throat problems
Gandush improves :-
- Jaw and chin strength
- Strength of face
- Appetite
- Sense of taste
- Voice and speech
- Cure Dry lips
- Strength of gums and teeth
Agnikarma
Agnikarm is
a Anushastra karma (para surgical
procedure)
i.e. management of various afflictions
by inflicting burns on the tissue
surface
directly by using different materials
known as ‘Dahanopakaranas’(tools of
cauterization) like Dahan Shalaka -
Suvarna, Tamra, Loha, Kansya or
Panchadhatu
Shalaka. Also Medicinal Dahankarma by
use of Pippali (Piper longum), Aja
Shakrit
(feces of Goat), Godanta (Teeth of Cow),
Shara (Arrow), Suryakanta (Variety of
stone) etc. In deeper and strong tissues
like bones, ligaments, tendons, vessels
etc., Madhu (Honey), Guda (Jaggery),
Vasa(Fat), Ghrita(Ghee), Taila(Oil),
Madhucchishta(Beewax ) are used.
Now a days an electric thermal cautery
machine are substituted in the place of
shalaka in many conditions.
Mukhalepa
It is a
application of medicated fine paste of
natural
herbs on face.
Benefits :-
- Gently cleanses and tones delicate skin.
- Enhanses the texture of the skin,
- Useful in insomnia
- Relieves stress
Shirolepa
Paste of
various herbs and medicinal powders are
mixed
with medicated Oils or Ghee and applied
on the scalp.
The scalp is then covered and tied with medicinal leaves.
The scalp is then covered and tied with medicinal leaves.
Benefits :-
- To reduce headaches
- Heaviness of head
- Stress
- Graying and falling hair
- Diseases of scalp
- Cure headache
- Relieve tension and fatigue
- Improves memory
- Reduces mental stress
- Prevents graying of hair
- Prevents hair fall
- Improves vision
- Useful for skin diseases
- Control dandruff
- Refreshes mind and body
Talam
Thalam is
the Malayalam name for Shiro Vasti
(Shiro
Basti). Medicated powders mixed with
water or decoction to from a Flat Round
and
added oil in central part and put on the
forehead.
Benefits :-
- Insomnia
- Stress
- Tension and different kind of mental conditions
- Prevent mental abnormalities.
Pizhinchil
Treatment in
Ayurveda, is a combination of oil Dhara
and
Mild Massage.
In this Procedure - a gentle,
synchronized massage of up and down is
carried out on
all parts of the body other than the
head. Two to four doctors or trained
para-medical Staff perform the massage.
It is administered in seven standard
positions, so that no area of the body
is left uncovered.
Benefits :-
- Highly rejuvenating treatment that enhances muscular tone and retunes the entire nervous system.
- Sarvanga Vata, Vata dosha types, muscular aches and pains, osteo arthritis, insomnia, depression, sexual problems.
- It tones and rejuvenates the skin, promotes relaxation, blood circulation, nourishes muscles, nerves tissues, inner balance.
Udvartan
Application
or Massage of Medicated powders for
whole
Body or Specific Organ is called
Udwartan.
The Ayurvedic powder massages are used in three ways : Utsadana, Udgharshana and Udvartana.
The Ayurvedic powder massages are used in three ways : Utsadana, Udgharshana and Udvartana.