Ayurveda is a science of life. Life according to Ayurveda is a combination of senses, mind, body and soul. So it is clear from this definition of life that Ayurveda is not only limited to body or physical symptoms but also gives a comprehensive knowledge about spiritual, mental and social health.
Ayurveda, the health care system indigenous to India, has an impressive evolutionary history that spans a period of many thousands of years. With the advent of biomedicine, Ayurveda was relegated to the background and there was a time when it looked as though the final word had been said about it. Recently, Ayurveda is getting worldwide attention albeit the nature of the role it can play in contemporary health care scenario is not well defined.
We at Emarald provide ayurvedic treatments to numerous ailments with the help of the venerable Arya Vaidya Pharmacy.
Synchorised Massage
This is subjecting the body with comfortable strokes along with the application of medicated oils. This therapy comforts the person, improves blood circulation, prevents absorption of inflammatory exudations, removes obesity and pain in the body, relieves fatigue and promotes development of muscles.
Njavarakizhi
By this procedure, the whole body or a particular part there of is made to sweat by the gentle massage with medical puddings as boluses tied up in Muslin bag. This is applied for two or four masseurs for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. Indicated for neurological diseases, rheumatism, arthritis, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and certain kinds of skin diseases.
Pizhichil
It is a suedation therapy done by pouring warm medicated oil over the body from a particular height with a regular speed of flow for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 07 to 21 days. This is effective in paralysis, hemiplegia, arthritis, stiffness of limbs, Sexual weakness, nervous weakness, spastic conditions. It is also a rejuvenation therapy.
Sirodhara
It is a process by which medicated oil, milk etc. are poured in a continuous stream in the forehead. Indicated for neurological diseases, insomnia, depression, chronic head aches, sleeplessness and burning sensation in the head.
Udwarthanam
It is deep dry massage using herbal powders for about 30 to 45 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. . This reduces obesity, imparts mobility to joints, strengthens muscles and refreshes the body.
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