Ayurveda, the oldest comprehensive healing system
evolved around 600 B.C in India. Ayurveda - in addition to treating an
ailment, stressed on its prevention. Ayur means Life, and Veda means
Knowledge. Ayurveda, as developed By the Rishis during the Vedic Age, is
about a complete lifestyle of health and well being, purity and
joyfulness for realizing one's own nature.
From the four Vedas, the Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda & Adharva Veda,
the first ever written knowledge's in the world, Adharva Veda is
considered as the mother of Ayurveda. In Adharva Veda there are
references about various medicinal plants, their Habitats, Useful parts,
preparation of medicine and indication of prepared products. This has
been handed to us by means of ancient Venerable Scripts as palm Leaf
books, Leather Leaves etc.
Ayurveda uses varied techniques in proper harmony in order to balance the various facets of the life force. This natural source of healing utilizes Herbal medicines and massaging techniques that has been proven by time to offer you the best of health.
According to Ayurveda the Universe is composed of Five Basic Elements called Pancha Mahabhoothas.
The five elements are: Space or Akasha, Air or Vayu, Fire or Tejas, Water or Apa, Earth or Prithvi. These five elements can be seen to exist in the universe in both organic and inorganic matter.
The five elements are coded into three biological forces which govern all life processes. These three forces are the Doshas (Vatha, pitha & kapha), Dhathus (seven basic Tissues) and Malas (waste materials).
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Ayurveda and Goa
Goa's equable climate, natural abundance of forests contributes towards the invaluable herbal resources and is best suited for Ayurveda's curative science.It offers two kinds of programmes - Rejuvenative and Therapeutic.
The rejuvenative programmes of Ayurveda is designed to improve your vitality, enhance immunity and increase longevity. The therapeutic programmes of Ayurveda looks at healing illnesses, ailments and diseases. Goa is the only place on earth where Ayurveda is practiced with absolute authenticity and dedication. The World Health Organization recognizes it as an alternative system of Medicine.
Prime Treatments in Ayurveda
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Pizhichil:
In this, lukewarm herbal oils are dripped all over the body by 2-4 trained technicians in a special rhythmic way for about 60-90 minutes. This is very useful for Hemiplegia, Paralysis, Rheumatic complaints, joint stiffness & nervous disorders. -
Gnavarakizhi:
It is a process by which the whole body or any specific part is made to perspire by the application of certain medicated rice puddings externally in the form of boluses tied up in a muslin bag. About 60-90 minutes Duration. This treatment is for Rheumatism, joint paints, Loss of appetite & sluggishness. -
Dhara:
- Thyla Dhara
- Thakra Dhara
- Ksheera Dhara
Some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated buttermilk are poured on the forehead in a special way for about 45 minutes. This is mainly for Insomnia, mental tension, vatha predominated diseases etc.
4. Vasthi:
o Bhramanavasthi
o Mathra vasthi
o Sneha vasthi
o Kashaya vasthi
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc, are applied through the rectum.This treatment is for Arthritis, paralysis, gastric complaints & rheumatism.
5.
Sirovasthi:
Special herbal oils are poured in a cap fitted on the head for 15-60
minutes per day. Indications are Facial paralysis, headaches,
vatha-originated diseases etc.
6.
Udvarthanam:
This is a typical massage with herbal powders for about 30 minutes. This
is mainly for Paralysis, obesity & rheumatic ailments.
7.
Snehapanam:
Medicated Ghee is given internally in a proportionality-increased
quantity for a period of 8-21 days. This is mainly for Arthritis,
Osteoarthritis, skin diseases etc.
8.
Nasyam:
This is one of the important treatments in panchakarma in which herbal
juices; medical oils are applied through nose. Mainly for Headaches,
mental disorders & skin diseases.
9.
Abhyangam:
In this treatment gentle oil massage is given according to the disease
for 45 minutes. Indications are Obesity, lack of blood circulation etc.
10.
Kizhi:
Herbal leaves, herbs, herbal powders, fleshes of animals etc are applied
to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils. Duration is 20-45
minutes. Indications are Arthritis, Spondilosis, and sports injuries,
muscular
11.
Lepam
Special medical herbs are made into paste and is applied on the body or
part of the body for 20-90 minutes. This treatment is for Skin diseases,
Muscular injury, atrophy, brain diseases, insomnia & varicosity.
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