Ayurvedic Treatment basic
Dhanya Kizhi Dhanya kizhi is a kind of therapeutic sweating. It is a dry type of fomentation. In this treatment, body is fomented with linen bundles containing drugs like cereals, horse gram, black gram, cotton seed etc, in semi powdered form. Indication. Effective in reducing pain and inflammation in the joints, neck and lower back. 45 to 60 minutes session. Gala Vasthi A circular receptacle made out of black gram dough is fixed on the back of neck (cervical area). Lukewarm medicated oil is slowly poured in to it. The oil in the receptacle is kept warm by transferring the oil gently heated in a water bath through out the procedure for 45 to 60 minutes. Indication -For pain, stiffness, degenerative changes (osteoarthritis),spondylosis and cervical spine injuries. Ela Kizhi Minced herbal leaves, coconut gratings and lemon,are warmed in medicated oil and bundled into boluses in cotton cloth.These bundles are steamed and the fomentation i