Ayurvedic treatment is broadly of two types, Pancha Karmam and Shamanam Panchakarmam, or Shodhanam, is a five-step purification treatment for the body through Vamanam (emesis), Virechanam (purgation), Basti (enema), Nasyam (nasal medication) and Raktha Moksha (blood letting). Shamanam is a treatment that purges the disease and it's symptoms through Kshut (fasting), Trit Nigraham (restriction of fluids), Vyayamam (exercise), Atapaseva (sun rays), Maruta Seva (breeze of air), along with herbal medicines.

Pancha Karmam

• Vamanam
• Purification of the lungs and stomach through medical emesis.
• Virechanam
  Purification of the entire body through oral medicine.
• Basthi
  A good solution for Paralysis and Arthritis. Basthi administers medicine through the rectum.
• Nasyam
  Drops of medicated oil are administered in each nostril of the patient. This treatment clears the head and neck and is useful in curing headaches, migraine, cervical spondylosis and Facial Palsy.
• Raktha Moksham
  This treatment drains the body's impure blood. It cures all skin ailments and psoriasis.

Special Treatments

• Shiro Dhara ( Duration - 7 to 21 days )
  Medicated oil is poured slowly over the forehead. Shiro Dhara is highly beneficial in treating headaches, mental tension, Insomnia, Stress and disorders of the central nervous system. Medicated oil is also poured onto the body, which is beneficial in curing neuromuscular disorders, rheumatism and general debility.
• Pizhichil (Duration - 7 to 21 days)
  A piece of cotton is soaked in medicated oil, squeezed and poured over the body. This is highly beneficial in curing spondylitis, hemiplegia, and arthritis. It is immensely rejuvenative.
• Navarakkizhi (Duration - 7 to 21 days)
  This is a massage treatment using a bundle of cooked rice. It is a great revitaliser particularly useful in emaciated conditions like muscular degeneration associated with neuromuscular disorders, rheumatism, burning sensation of the body etc.
• Shirovasti (Duration - 7 days)
  Medicated oil is poured into a tall leather cap that retains the oil on the head. This cures headaches, hairfall, and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
• Kizhi (Duration - 7 to 21 days)
  A cloth bundle containing medicinal leaves and powders is used to massage the body. It is useful in muscular - skeletal disorders, other degenerative disorders and neurological problems. It boosts blood circulation and infuses brightness and vigor.

This ancient and time - tested system of healing is on a path of revival with that of medication and yoga. The inherent beauty of these various process are that it is not imposed up on anybody but a resource to be drawn upon freely and to used according to the unique needs of the individual in his or her particular environment. Our task is to work continuously towards completeness. Completeness of body mind and spirit. Let it be through Ayurveda..