| Once the ailment is defined Kalari gurukkal uses various methods of ayurvedic treatment or a combination of |
| many methods. A few of them are mentioned below. |
| 1. Dhara |
| 3. Udhwarthanam |
| 2. Sirovasthi |
| Dhara is ideal for treating chronic head-aches,insomnia,mental tension and cases |
| It is an effective treatment for the prevention of cataract and strengthening of optic nerve. |
| 7. Njavarakizhi |
| In njavarakizhi the whole body is made to perspire by the external application of medicated rice packs |
| in the form of blouses tied in muslin bags.It is found to be the best treatment for rheumatism,sports injuries, pain |
| on the joints,emaciation of the partsbody and certain kinds of skin diseases. |
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| 6. Pizhichil |
| This is the ideal treatment for spondilytis, rheumatic diseases like arthritis,paralysis,hemiplegia, |
| nervous weakness and disorders.For treating such diseases lukewarm herbal oil is applied with fresh linen |
| all over the body by trained masseurs in a rhythmic manner for a period of one or more hours. |
| Treatment for nasal ailments by inhaling medicated herbal preparations, |
| decoctions and ghee to eliminate morbid factors from the head and neck area. |
| Treatment for diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity and certain rheumatic |
| diseases.The treatment is done by way of therapeutic massage with herbal powders. |
| of hysteria, hallucination and insanity.It is done by pouring herbal oils, medicated |
| milk or butter milk and decoctions on the forehead,whole body or a particular part of |
| the body in a special manner. |
| 5. Tharpanam |
| 4. Nasyam |
| Sirovasthi is found to be an ideal treatment for dryness of nostrils, mouth and |
| throat, facial paralysis and burning sensation in the head. Lukewarm herbal |
| oils are poured into a leather cap fitted on the head for specific durations |
| as per the physicians recommendations. |
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Ayurveda is the science of life(ayu). The comprehnsive definition of Ayurveda as postulated by Charaka, its proponent is "Sarirendriya satrvamsamyoga" meaning the unified state of body, cognitive organs, mind and soul. |
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