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Yoni Prakshalanam – Ayurvedic Therapy for Healthy Female Sexual Organ

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:48:34 +0000

Yoni Prakshalanam is a method of Ayurvedic cleaning of vaginal area with medicated oils. Yoni means female genital and Prakshalanam or prakshalan means washing or bathing. This procedure is prescribed for gynecological disorders and a general cleansing measure of genital organs to avoid fungal or yeast infections.

Takra Dhara Ayurvedic Treatment Methods

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:47:31 +0000

Takra dhara is a form of shirodhara, an Ayurvedic treatment method which involves continuous flow of medicated butter milk to the centre of forehead continuously for up to an hour a day. The process can last from 7 to 21 days.

It is a cure for vata predominant diseases, relieves tension and cures certain types of skin diseases.

Taila Dhara or Thaila Dhara Ayurvedic Treatment Methods

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:46:35 +0000

Taila dhara is an Ayurvedic treatment method, which includes the continuous pouring of medicated oil over head for up to 45 minutes. It is prescribed as a cure to insomnia, schizophrenia, epilepsy, migraine, and problems caused to ear, ears, nose, throat, and head. Taila dhara soothes the nervous system.

Sirodhara – Ayurvedic Oil Therapy

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:45:48 +0000

Sirodhara is a special form of oil therapy in Ayurveda, characterized by the steady pouring of Ayurvedic medicated oil over the forehead. This makes the person feel relaxed. It is also the treatment for persons with mental tribulations. The medicated oil is chosen based on the exact requirement of the therapy Â– it can be mental relief, increased blood circulation in the brain, better hair growth, etc. The oil can also change with the body type (dosha) of the person.

Sirodhara (shirodhara, sirothara, shirothara, siro dhara, shiro dhara) is effective in alleviating vata related disorders Â– mental disorders due to stress and tension. Sirodhara is also good for improving memory. Other effects of shirodhara are sound sleep and a soothing effect on mind and body. The medicinal herbs used in the medicines will determine the effectiveness of the therapy.

Shirodhara and other forms of Ayurvedic oil therapy is well developed in Kerala. There is a variety of medicinal combinations used in different Ayurvedic oils used in oil therapy. A medicated oil is called Â‘thailamÂ’ in Malayalam. There are hundreds of thailams used in Ayurvedic oil therapy.

Shirodhara is the trademark symbol of most Ayurvedic health spas and the practice of this unique therapy form is gaining acceptance in almost all parts of the world, mainly because of its luxurious nature of the therapy and many gains like immediate relaxation, long term effects on memory, and positive influence on hair growth. The selection of medicinal herbs is the main factor that determines the effect of sirodhara therapy or medicated oil massage for head.

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:44:59 +0000

Pada dhara is an Ayurvedic oil therapy given to the feet of a person to cure strengthlessness of feet joints, swollen joints and legs, pain, numbness, etc…Â Pada or padam means a foot and dhara means a relentless flow (of something like water). Here the dhara is medicated oil or medicinal decoction at a mild temperature. The dhara is supplemented by an occasional massage, usually 20 minutes apart. The total procedure can last from 45 minutes up to one hour. Application of massage oils below the feet is beneficial for the eyes also.

Kati Vasti — Ayurvedic Back Care

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:43:46 +0000

Kativasti (or Kati basti) is an Ayurvedic procedure of retaining warm medicated oil over the lower back bordered with a herbal paste. The therapy can last for 45 to 60 minutes. It is a general cure for almost all types of spinal problems and back pains.

The person is let lay on his/her stomach on a massage table. A herbal paste is made into a cup with the skin of lower center back forming the bottom of the cup and the herbal paste its borders or walls. Medicated oil is poured into the cup and retained there. Back pain related to disc problems is cured this way.

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:42:55 +0000

Kashaya vasti or decoction basti is an Ayurvedic therapeutic method, which includes cleansing of colon with the administration of honey, medicated oil and an appropriate decoction (kashaya, kashayam). It aims are removing malas (accumulated digestive wastes) and nourishes and strengthens the dhatus. It also strengthens the body tissues and enhances the immune system of human body.

Diseases caused due to the action of vata are treated this way. A physician chooses the oils and medicines according to the stage of the disease and according to the physical conditions of the person.

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:42:03 +0000

Basti or Ayurvedic enema therapy is often regarded as the key procedure of panchakarma. Basti means introduction of medicines or nutrients through the anus, or openings in sexual organs. This is a method of mobilizing and removing toxins (ama) accumulated in the lower part of the body. The medicated oil given as enema, cleanses the colon. It also improved the muscle tone.

There are eight types of Basti, they are:

1.Â Anuvasana (oil basti) is a method of removing excess vata. It cures pure vata disorders. Excess hunger or dryness are usually vata disorders.

2.Â Niruha Â– Ashtapana is used to cure nervous conditions, gout, certain urinary problems, pain, and heart diseases.

3.Â Uttara Basti Â– or top basti is enema given to urethral opening for men and vagina for women. Cures disorders associated with respiratory tissues.

4.Â Matra basti or dose basti Â– is daily oil basti or daily oil enema for people who exert too much or have too much sex. It is also for persons with chronic vata problems.

5.Â Karma Basti is a schedule of 30 Bastis

6.Â Kala Basti is a schedule of 15 bastis, 10 among them are oil bastis and 5 are decoction bastis.

7.Â Yoga Basti is a schedule of 8 bastis, five oil and three decoction bastis.

8.Â Bruhana Basti also called nutritional basti or nutritional enema is the application of warm milk, herbal ghees etc for specific conditions.

Persons suffering from conditions like diarrhea, bleeding at rectum, chronic indigestion, diabetes, anemia, tuberculosis, children below seven years etc are not fit to receive this treatment. This list however is not exhaustive. The physician will determine if basti is good for the person after considering several factors including his or her physical capabilities.