Treatment catalogue
These traditional therapies form part of a wider care plan. The physician determines what is suitable, how each treatment is prepared, and the appropriate duration after consultation.
The collection
Suitability is established through consultation, not by choosing from the catalogue.
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A traditional Kerala foot-massage practice rooted in Kalari.
Chavitty Uzhichil is a traditional Kerala martial-arts massage performed with the feet using controlled, rhythmic pressure. The practice is intended to support flexibility, circulation, muscular recovery, and general vitality, and has long been associated with Kalari training and injury care.
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A steady, gentle stream of liquid is directed over the forehead.
Shirodhara is a classical Ayurvedic therapy in which a continuous stream of warm medicated oil or another prescribed liquid is directed over the forehead. It is traditionally used as part of care for restlessness, disrupted sleep, stress-related concerns, and nervous-system support.
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Warm medicated oil and gentle massage are applied in rhythm.
During Pizhichil, lukewarm medicated oil is poured over the body in a continuous, rhythmic manner while gentle massage is performed. The course and duration are selected by the physician and may be used in traditional care for stiffness, inflammation, weakness, and rheumatic concerns.
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An invigorating massage using prescribed herbal powders.
Udwarthanam is an Ayurvedic massage using a prescribed blend of medicated powders, sometimes combined with oil. Its firm upward strokes are traditionally used to encourage circulation and support care plans for metabolic, skin, muscular, and lifestyle-related concerns.
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Warm herbal bundles are applied to the body with measured pressure.
Kizhi means “bundle” in Malayalam. Warm cloth bundles filled with prescribed herbal powders or leaves are applied to the body with varying pressure, with attention to specific areas and marma points. It is traditionally used for stiffness, swelling, muscular discomfort, and back concerns.
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Medicinal Navara rice is cooked with milk and herbs for warm bundles.
Navara Kizhi uses a medicinal variety of rice cooked with milk and herbs, tied into cloth bundles, and applied warm during massage. The nourishing therapy is traditionally included in care for joints, muscles, ligaments, weakness, and recovery from mobility-related concerns.
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A physician-directed therapeutic enema using an herbal decoction.
Kashaya Vasthi is commonly prescribed after a course of Sneha Vasthi. A preparation of honey, oil, herbal paste, and decoction is administered according to the guest’s condition. In Ayurveda, it forms part of cleansing care for Vata-related concerns, digestion, joints, and the lower back.
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Prescribed herbal oils are administered gently through the nostrils.
Nasyam is a Panchakarma therapy in which prescribed herbal oils or liquid medicines are administered through the nostrils. It is traditionally used to support the head, neck, nose, and throat and may be included in care for congestion, voice, headache, and related concerns.
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Processed herbal buttermilk is poured in a steady stream.
Takradhara is a form of Dhara performed with buttermilk processed with selected herbs, usually directed over the forehead. It is traditionally prescribed for certain Pitta- and Kapha-related concerns, skin conditions, sleep disturbance, and emotional restlessness.
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Medicated oil is retained over the head using a fitted vessel.
Shirovasthi is an intensive oil application in which warm medicated oil is retained over the head for a prescribed period using a fitted vessel. The physician determines the course, traditionally for head and neck concerns, sleep, facial or shoulder stiffness, and nervous-system support.
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A Kalari-influenced warm-bundle therapy for physical recovery.
Manja Kizhi draws on Kerala’s Kalari traditions and their approach to injury care. Prescribed medicines are prepared in warm bundles and applied as part of physician-led care for traumatic discomfort, inflammation, sports injuries, and concerns involving muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons.
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