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Experience the Healing Power of Authentic Ayurvedic Treatments
VKM Ayurveda, an authentic Ayurveda hospital in Trivandrum, Kerala follows a holistic approach to bring the best of natural healing power using the traditional Ayurvedic treatments combined with modern therapeutic techniques.
Panchakarma
This is a five-fold purification therapy, which consists of virechanam, vamanam, nasyam, kashaya vasti and sneha vasti. This treatment is specified for the healthy as well as for the diseased in order to eliminate toxins from the body. The best and affordable panchakarma treatment in kerala is provided by VKM Ayurveda Hospital.
The procedures we follow in VKM Ayurveda are:
- Poorvakarma which preparing the body for Panchakarma: those are Podikizhi (that is herbal powder bundle massage) Abhyangam (Massage), Steambath and Elakizhi (that is herbal leaves bundle massage).
- Pradhanakarma which means exact cleaning process that includes Vireethana (Purgation) Vamana (Therapeutic vomiting), Nasyam (Nesal Treatment), Sneha Vasthy (that is oil enema) and Kashaya Vasthy (that is decoctions enema )
- Paschat Karma (Rejuvenation Therapy)
- Njavara Kizhi (Rice bag Massage) and Pizhichil (oil bath).
Vamanan
(Medically induced vomiting)
Focus area – Respiratory system and upper gastro intestinal tract
An extremely beneficial therapy for those with respiratory and sinus problems, Vamanam is a technique of inducing vomiting in a person using natural products and herbs to clear out the toxins in the respiratory system and the sinuses. If you’ve read our previous article on Doshas, you will know that the Kapha is one of the three doshas or elements in your body – when there is an excess of kapha in the body, it can lead to a number of digestive and respiratory issues. Vamananam regulates the kapha dosha, thus restoring balance in the body.
Virechanam
(Medically induced purgation)
Focus area – Digestive system, Spleen, Liver, Spleen
Our digestive system goes through a lot every day, as it digests, processes, and expels the food and drink we have on a daily basis. Over time, toxins get built up and deposited, hindering the body’s ability to effectively absorb nutrients. The secretions meant to process the various nutrients in the body like bile, and pancreatic juices can also get lodged in the body, and not get expelled properly. Which is why it is important to do a reset of the digestive tract every once in a while to cleanse it deeply, and give it the time and the ability to rejuvenate.
Snehavasthy (Enema)
Focus area – Overall digestive system
Our body’s small and large intestine have the monumental task of processing the foods that we have, in addition to the stomach, and eventually prepare it for release from the body through defecation. Gradually, due to constant wear and tear and stress these organs, accumulating waste resulting in ineffective functioning of the intestines diminishes.
Snehavasthy is an enema process where medicated oil is used to cleanse the intestines, expelling waste and toxins, and literally oil the intestines to keep them functioning well!
Nasyam
(Nasally administered treatments)
Focus area – The nose, vital organs above the neck
As the head of the human body is considered equal to the root of the tree in Ayurveda, it is essential that the organs in the region stay clear and balanced. A great way to clear out any blockages and diseases of the neck, head, nose, scalp and hair, Nasyam is a method by which medicated oil droplets are gently introduced in the nose, which is absorbed by the body’s circulatory system, nourishing all organs above the neck. A prior preparation is necessary, where the person’s face and neck are made receptive to the medicine by steaming. The specially medicated mix irritates the mucus lining of the sinuses, leading to the secretion of the collected doshas. This is a procedure that required expert supervision, as is done by the highly experienced professionals at VKM Ayurveda.
Kashayavasthy (Herbal enema)
Focus area – Lower digestive tract/intestines
While Snehavasthy is an enema process done exclusively after a meal, Kashavasthy is a therapy in which enema is conducted before a meal. The two therapies always go hand in hand to maximize the benefits to the receiver.
The process to prepare the herbal mix is an extremely strict one, with specific sequence of introduction of ingredients. It is important for the person to be prepared for the procedure by conducting Snehakarma and Swedanakarma, to make them fully receptive to this therapy.
Treatment Packages
Stress Management
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Post natal ayur care
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Hijama
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