Ayurveda Museum

June 26, 2014

Tharpanam

Tharpanam is the treatment in which medicated decoction or ghee is retained around the eyes within a border made of medicated herbal dough.  It strengthens the […]
June 26, 2014

Virechana

  Virechana is the purgative treatment procedure to remove excess vitiated pitta in the body that causes bilary vomiting, nausea, jaundice, fever and skin inflammations etc. […]
June 26, 2014

Shirolepam (Thalam)

Shirolepam (Thalam) is a treatment process in which herbal paste is applied over the scalp, and retain for 45 minutes.  It is a simple, effective in […]
June 26, 2014

Pichu

Pichu is a specialized Ayurvedic treatment procedure applicable especially for localized ailments or conducted as post treatment procedure for sirodhara, sirovasthi etc.  Pichu is effective for […]
June 26, 2014

Nethradhara

  Pouring of herbal decoction in a weak steam through the inner corners of the eyes is the core of this treatment.  It is the excellent […]
June 26, 2014

Dhoomapana

(Medicated inhalation) In this procedure, herbal powders or pastes applied in a cloth that is burnt and tthe emitted smoke will be inhaled through each nostril […]
June 26, 2014

Bidalakam

Bidalakam is the procedure, where herbal paste is applied over the eyelids by avoiding the lashes with special care.  This is very effective for chalazion and […]
June 26, 2014

Avagahaswedam

  The immersing of the body in a tub containing medicated medium, is a special treamtnet in traditional ayurveda for diseases such as neurological disorders, rheumatism […]
May 27, 2014

Do you know how pulse diagnosis began?

  This information is transcribed from the Museum of Ayurveda in Kerala. Did you know that pulse diagnosis has been used in Ayruveda for less than […]