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Rejuvenation/Purification Therapy
  
This is a combination of different type of KAYACHIKILSA treatments. Types of treatment vary from person to person after consultation with the physician. This is a preventive treatment and protects the body from diseases by building up stamina and vitalizes the body. It covers five catagories of treatment vamanam, (vomiting) virechana(clearing) swedam (sweat) nasyam (nasal) and raktha moksham (purification)
 
   each have various types of treatment according to the person and problems viz, dhara, kizhi, pizhchil, nasiam, vasti, swedam etc. This is decided by the Physician; also he prescribe the medicines, diet and life style during the treatment period, known as ‘pathya’
 

   PIZHICHAL

 
  Continuously pouring the lukewarm oil on body by trained masseur and masseuse in rhythm. This treatment is effective for rheumatic diseases, nervous disorders, joint pain, sexual weakness etc.
 

   NJAVARAKIZHI
 
 
This treatment is done by pressing with a cloth bag containing a mix prepared with Njavara rice , milk and other medicines, on the body This mix in cloth bag(kizhi) is applied on the body in a lukewarm condition after dipping in the medicated milk solution. This is very much effective for hyper tension, all types of rheumatic complaints, joint and hip pains, numbness, skin disease, beauty care, improve body weight and to maintain health.
 

   DHARA

 
  Continuous pouring of suitable medicated oil, milk or butter milk on the forehead in a special method. Effective for mental disorders.
 

   VASTHI
 
 
Herbal extracts and oil are applied through the rectum. This treatment is suitable for hemiplegia, gastric complaints, constipation, menstrual disorders, arthritis and paralytic complaints etc.
 

   SIROVASTHI

 
  This is done by pouring and holding a medicated oil in the head by fitting a special cap in the head. This treatment is effective for lack of sleep, facial paralysis, ear , throat and nose problems, headaches etc.
 

   NASYAM
 
 
Application of medicines through the nose by blowing. This is effective for disorders connected with head, headaches, diseases related with ear nose and throat, etc.

 

   SNEHAPANAM

 
  Oral administration of medicated ghee in proportionally increased quantity under the strict supervision of the physician. This treatment is for osteo-arthritis, psoriasis, ulcers and other stomach related diseases etc.
 

   KIZHI
 
  Herbal leaves or powders in cotton bag applied on body with light pressure after applying medicated oil. This is the treatment for injuries, arthritis complaints, body swellings, spondylosis etc.
 

   ABAYANGAM (BODY MASSAGE)

 
  This treatment is for obesity, diabetic complaints, skin diseases etc. Body is massaged with special type of medicated oils for about 45 minutes with some special strokes