Dharma's specialised treatment
procedures
Andaja kizhi - Eggs [54nos:] and powders of medicinal herbs are prepared and tied in cotton bags and gently heated in medicated oil. This is then applied over the body in rhythmic massage and is done continuously for 45mts to Ihr. It's very effective in muscle wasting paralysis & rheumatic complaints.
Karpasa kizhi - Boluses prepared with the seed of karpasam
and coconut is applied to the whole body after warming in hot medicated oil.
This treatment lasts for 40 mts to one hour. Effective in arthritis, spinal
disorders, muscle wasting etc.
Kanakizhi – Pure cleaned kanam is tied in cotton bags & gently
heated in medicated oil. This is applied over the whole body or locally with
rhythmic massage & continued for 35 mts to 50 mts. This treatment is useful
for numbness, pain, etc.
Avagaham – Body is anointed with medicated oil and plunge bath
given in a tub filled with either the decoction of vatahara leaves or milk or
medicated oils.
Patra podala swedam - Leaves & powders of medicinal herbs
are fried in medicated oil and applied over the body in rhythmic massage. Useful
in arthritis, spondylitis, inflammatory conditions etc.
Pizhichil – It's a highly rejuvenative treatment useful in
nervous break down and as a treatment for paralytic, rheumatic, diabetic patients
etc and as a rejuvenative course.
Njavarakizhi - Massage combined with the application of extracts
of a glutinous rice (Njavarai) or broken wheat and milk. Used in muscle wasting
and weakness of body.
Dhara - A steady stream of decoctions or oil is allowed to
flow on the forehead. This treatment is especially useful for mental disorders,
neurasthenia and for toning up debilitated persons.
Pichu - Sponging the body with cotton sponges dipped in medicated
oils. Useful for paralysis, rheumatism, nervous breakdown etc
