Treatments
After a proper diagnosis, equally important aspect is proper treatment use of pure oils and medicinal extracts plays a major role in curing the diseases so also in complete relaxation.
At Oorja we have our own classical preparations and well experienced therapist to give a complete healing experience to our patients.
All the treatments are done strictly adhering to the fundamentals of Ayurveda. Complete Panchakarma is an experience to be taken at Oorja wellness center. It is our effort to give a very good experience to the guests in the most relaxed and hygienic condition.
Abhyangam
The word ‘Abhayanga’ indicates massage. Therefore, this popular medicated oil massage therapy is aimed at improved body circulation, rejuvenation, improved muscle and tissue strength, trimming down cellulite and weight loss, relieves stress, improved skin tones, eliminates toxins, reduces aches and pains, induces better sleep and promotes better energy..
At Oorja wellness centre our experts keeping a keen watch on the patients and take help of their diagnosis while recommending the specific type of oil (medicated) for every patient
Shirodhara/Takradhara
The basic aim of this procedure is to help relax and revitalize our mind and nervous system. In addition, this therapy is excellent to treat insomnia, hair loss, some psychological ailments like depression and anxiety, memory loss and some skin complaints.
In Shirodhara, after a good head massage, medicated warm oil that is infused with herbs is poured slowly, steadily and in an uninterrupted flow from a vessel placed above the head and is aimed directly at the forehead and scalp. Sometimes depending on the need of the patient, instead of oil, sometimes medicated buttermilk is recommended by doctors.
BASTI
(Greeva, Hridaya, Janu, Kati, Thyroid)
This is nothing but another method of retaining medicated oil on the head, the patient is kept in sitting position. The oil is changed every now and then to maintain a warm temperature.
Use: parasthesia, facial palsy, atrophic rhinitis, headaches, psychological disorders, etc.
Duration: 30-60 minutes.
PICHU
This is a treatment where a medicated piece of cotton or gauze is placed on the BRAHMARANDHRA of a patient . This cotton is filled with a medicated oil or ghee, which is changed from time to time to keep it warm.
Use: hair loss, graying of hairs, wounds, bleeding from the nose, epilepsy etc.
Duration: 30 minutes.
NETRATARPAN
This is a treatment for eye disorders. The herbal medicines are poured and retained around eyeball with the help of special flour to help decrease the eye disorders.
Use: Eye disorders, glaucoma, red eye, squint, etc.
Duration: 30 seconds – 10 minutes.
NASYAM
This is instilling drops of medicated oil or ghee in the nose.
Use: allergy, headaches, as a preventive treatment for nasal diseases, migraines,
Duration: 15- 30minutes.
KARNAPURANAM
Filling of ears with medicated oil is called as karnapuranam.
Use: dental pain, earache, pain in neck, mandible pain.
Duration: 5- 10 minutes
THALAM
Thalam is a therapy in which the individual’s centre of head will be covered with mixture of herbal paste and medicated oil.
Indications: insomnia, weak sight, migraine, eyes and other neurological problems etc.
AGNIKARMA
Agni Karma involves the controlled application of heat to specific points on the body for therapeutic purposes with the help of Shalaka (metallic instrument made out of different metals).
the heat which is transferred to skin acts by removing the obstruction in the Srotas(minute channels in body) and increases the blood circulation to the affected site.
Indications: sprains, heel pain, sciatica, other painful conditions of bones and joints etc.
KIZHI/ MUTTAKIZHI/ ELAKIZHI:
These are different preparations of the medicines along with lemon, eggs, flesh, mustard, and sesame. The bags from these medicines are made and with help of medicated oil are applied on body with specific movements.
Uses: this is used in different vata disorders, to alleviate the pain. Spondylosis,
Duration: 60 to90 minutes.
NETRA NJAVARKIZHI
Netra Njavara is used to treat various ailments of eyes. It is a procedure in which a small pottali is prepared by using Njavara rice along with medicated milk and gentle massage is done by using this pottali to the eyes.
Indicated for: Dry eyes, eye strain, cataract, glaucoma, stiffness and roughness of the eye.
PIZHICHIL
Thai is also called as parisheka. A medicated oil is poured on the body of the patent, the oil is constantly made warm and poured on the body with the help of a clean and medicated cloth. The cloth is filled with oil and then by pressing the oil is slowly spread on the patient body.
Uses: to maintain health, to increase the strength of body, to increase strength of the senses, to prevent aging, increases digestive power, arthritis.
Duration: 60-90minutes
VARNAKARMAM (wound healing):
There are a lot of sufferers from non-healing wounds. This procedure is specifically done to treat these ulcers. With the help of various bandages, and herbal medicines the healing capacity of the body is increased.
Uses: diabetic ulcers, venous, arterial ulcers, other nonhealing ulcers.
Duration: 15-30 minutes.
JALAUKA AVACHARANA
Jalaukaavacharana is one of the bloodletting therapies in ayurveda. The process of bloodletting in which leeches are been used. It is a type of purificatory therapy.
Indications: Acne, varicose veins, cellulitis, non-healing wounds, skin pigmentation etc.
DHOOMAPANA:
This is inhalation of medicated cigarrete. This treatment is used in diseases of upper respiratory tract. It is preceded by snehana swedana i.e. massage.
Duration: 20 minutes.
VALUKASWEDA (VALUKA POTTALI):
The medicated sand is used to give sudation. The sand is heated and wrapped in a piece of cloth. It is placed on affected part or moved into circular movements on the body. In some diseases other dried up medicines are used.
Uses: rheumatism, spondylisis, altered sensations, glands, etc.
Duration: 15-30 minutes.
UPANAHA SWEDA (SALWANA SWEDA):
This is nothing but application of hot paste of medicines on the painful part of the body, the medicated paste is applied on the part and then covered with a piece of medicated cloth.
Use: contractures, stiffness of parts, pain.
Duration: 30 minutes.
NADISWEDANA:
The medicated steam is sprayed on the affected parts of body. This is done with the help of a particular instrument similar to pressure cooker.
Uses: sprain, arthritis, sciatica, etc.
Duration: 30-60 minutes.
NAVARIKIZHI (SHASTIKSHALI PINDASWEDA):
This is a very useful sudation. The rice is boiled with decoction of specific medicines. This is macerated to make paste. This is tied in small piece of cloth. Then these bags are rubbed very scientifically on the body of the patient. They are kept warm so that the medicines enters the body of the patient.
Uses: asthma, paralysis, frozen joints, emaciation, etc.
Duration: 60-90 minutes
KSHEERADHUMAM:
The milk is processed with medicines and steam is given to the patient of the milk.
Uses: to increased the lusture, strength, of the body; facial paralysis, tongue defects.
Duration: 25-30 minutes.
SNEHAVAGAHANA (TAILADRONI):
In this treatment the person sits in the droni (tub) full of medicated oil or ghee. This is very useful for various vata diseases like paralysis, parasthesia, myopathies, muscular disorders, gives strength to body.
Duration : 45-60 minutes.
ABHYANTAR SNEHAPANAM:
In this the medicated ghee or oil is given to a patient to drink. The dose is decided on prakriti, kostha of the patient.
Use: heart diseases, peptic ulcers, vata disorders, pitta disorders, i.b.s. anemia, skin diseases, digestive abnormalities due to vata.
Duration: depends on the diseases.
EKANGADHARA:
This is similar to pizhichil but only difference is that this therapy is performed on a single part of the body.
Duration 30minutes.
Uses: increase blood circulation, to decrease the pain and swelling,
KATIBASTI/ GREEVABASTI/HRIDBASTI:
These treatments consist of massages and oil treatments for the diseases of heart , low backache, neck pains.
Duration: 30-45 minutes.
SHIROVIREKA:
This is nothing but administration of nasal medication in the form of powders.
Uses: migraine, sinusitis, coma, psychological disorders, frozen shoulder.
Duration: 20-30 minutes.
TAKRADHARA:
This is nothing but use of continuous stream of medicines prepared from takra i.e. buttermilk, musta, amalaki, etc. on the forehead of a patient. The patient lies in a supine position.
Use: headache, ojakshaya(debilities), urinary disorders, heart diseases, eye disorders, convulsions etc.
Duration: 45-90 minutes,
TAKRADHARA:
This is nothing but use of continuous stream of medicines prepared from takra i.e. buttermilk, musta, amalaki, etc. on the forehead of a patient. The patient lies in a supine position.
Use: headache, ojakshaya(debilities), urinary disorders, heart diseases, eye disorders, convulsions etc.
Duration: 45-90 minutes,
MAASTISHKYA (PODICHCHILA):
This treatment is application of medicated oil or ghee with other medicines on the head.
Uses: diseases of head by vata, pitta. Numbness of head,
Duration: 60-90 minutes.
NASYA:
It is installation of the nasal drops which are herbal oils. It is preceded by herbal massage and herbal steam bath, only in the region of head and neck.
Uses: sinusitis, respiratory tract infection, hair loss, etc.
Duration: 30 minutes.
