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5) Toxicology (agadatantra)
&) Psychiatry (bhuta vidya)
7) Geriatics (rasayana)
8) Aphrodisiacs (vajikarana)
TREATMENTS
Every patient will get a treatment plan, diet and exercise regime
tailored to his individual needs. The diet is pure vegetarian, and the
exercise may be hatha-yoga, physiotherapy movements or gentle
walking. The treatment fee varies dramatically depending on the
individual medical requirements. The standard price just for
accommodation varies from US$30 a week to US$100 a week,
depending upon the facilities of the retreats.
ABHAYANGA
This is a full body and head massage with herbal oils freshly prepared
on the premises. As with most treatments this is carried out by several
trained masseuses or masseurs on a specially carved wooden table. This
is called a droni and is made from a single log of medicinal wood such
as teak, sandal, neem or devadaru.
DHARA
PIZHICHIL
At least four attendants are required in this treatment. The patient lies
on the droni, a clean cloth is then tied around their head to prevent oil
from pouring into their eyes. The attendants then dip cotton strips or
cloth into warm medicated oil and apply the oil by squeezing it from
the cloth onto the body. The patient is then massaged all over and then
bathed in special herbal infusions and pulse flours. The treatment
generally lasts for about forty minutes.
NAVARAKIZHI
SIROVASTI
PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT
Special foods are given the night before the vamana in order to
increase the mucus in the stomach. The following morning more special
food is taken and a purgative is given. When the emesis ceases the
patient is sometimes given a medicated cigarette.
A special diet is given for at least five days before a purgative herb is
administered. The patient then empties his bowels in the morning, and
no food is given until the evening.
This involves the injection of fluids into the anal, urinary or vaginal
canal. A special instrument called a vastiyantra is used. The injected
substance may be either medicated oil or a herbal decoction. Generally
both substances are used. It is painless and many Ayurvedic doctors
claim it is the most effective therapy in Ayurveda.
This system is very rarely used today. Sometimes leeches are employed
in order to suck out impure blood from varicosities.
Where to go:
The Ayurvedic retreats of Kerala and Tamil Nadu are reputed for their
lush green surroundings and friendly, spiritual atmosphere. They pride
themselves in their service-oriented mood and their highly qualified
doctors and staff. Only in South India can you find Ayurveda still being
practiced strictly according to ancient traditions in their purest form. I
visited the following retreats and would highly recommend them for
their high standards in all areas of operation. (I have listed them in
order of preference.)
Trithala
Palakkad
Kerala
South India
Phone: 91 4927 72044
It is advised that you book at least two months in advance and contact
each respective clinic for their current fees.
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