Ayurvedic procedure of application of medicated oil over body with certain amount of (very mild) pressure in specific directions.
Patient should be seated on the droni/table, with leg extended. The oil with optimum temperature should be applied to headfirst in the anterior fontanellae and then the whole scalp, then to whole body gently.
Warm Dhanyamla is poured with kernels/mugs by two attendants standing on either sides of the droni. The temperature should be around 40oC. Dhara should be poured at a medium speed.
Warm oil is poured with cotton squeeze by two attendants standing on either sides of the droni. The temperature should be around 40oC. Dhara should be poured at a medium speed.
How Does Nasya Treatment Work?
The medicaments administered through the nostrils pervade into the nervous (Brain) and venous system (Blood circulation) present in and around the nostrils. Then they evacuate the morbidity present or distributed in nearby area. Thus it relieves the blockage of the channels and the diseases are cured effectively.
Pinda sweda is done with the boluses of various choornas lemon,egg. Leaves rise according to conditions . The hot pottali should be gently applied over the body.
Medicated oil is poured over the forehead.
It helps in removal of gas that causes pain and also in removing toxins for purpose of body detoxification.
Snehapanam is an ayurvedic therapeutic procedure characterized by oral intake of medicated ghee or oil for internal purification. The procedure involves intake of medicated ghee or oil on empty stomach to remove hard-core toxins and wastes from the body.
NadiSweda is derived from Sanskrit word ‘Nadi’ means small tubes and ‘sweda’ means sweating or perspiration. It is a type of swedana, which form an integral part of panchakarma detoxification.
Kadivasthi is a Ayurvedic therapy which involves retaining warm ayurvedic oil over the affected area bordered with herbal and dough paste followed by a gentle massage
Greevavasthi is bathing the neck region with medicated oil or freshly prepared herbal decoction.The procedure does oleation and sudation around the neck simultaneously.
Udwarthanam is a special therapeutic deep tissue massage in upward direction using herbal powders.Udwarthana pacifies kaphadosha,liquefies the fat,stabilizes the body parts,best to improve the complexion of the skin.
Shirovasthi is a special technique to administer medicated oil on the head.using an elongated cap or bandage for a prescribed period of time.
Thalapothichil is a special special procedure of application of medicated paste on the head.It is a important treatment for many major and minor diseases that afflict the head.