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Ayurveda, the science af life, has been an intrinsic part of Kerala for
thousands of years. It claims to being amongst the oldest and most
comprehensive holistic healing methods of the world. Fundamentally
Ayurveda as a system, is based up on the theory of perfect harmony of the
'Thridoshas' or three factors viz. 'Vatha' 'Pitha' and 'Kapha'. Ayurveda
aims at restoring and maintaining the natural equillibrium through a
judicial application of natural herbals, massages, special diets, body
therapies etc.
PANCHAKARMA (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 categories 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’.
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