Ayurveda which is understood as the ‘Science of Life’ is the ever earliest scientific system of medicine, known to the mankind since time immemorial. The vedic texts namely Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda which are dated 5000 B.C. form the basis of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a science as well as philosophy which has been eternal, natural, holistic and rational in its approach.
In this therapy, the entire body is massaged with medicated oils by several masseurs in a synchronized manner.
Kati Basti is a procedure in which comfortably warm medicated oil is kept over the lumbosacral area or any adjacent part for a certain period of time with the help of a specially formed frame ring prepared from black gram powder
It is a procedure where in medicine is administered through the nasal route.
It is a procedure of slowly and steadily dipping medicated oil or other liquids on the forehead.
Shiro basti is the treatment for Vata-related problems. In this procedure, a leather sleeve placed on the head of the patient, and it is fixed in place with kneaded dough, and oil is poured continuously into it.
Patra pinda sweda is treatment for different types of Vata disorders. In this treatment, the leaves of medicinal plants having analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties and other properties are heated or fried in herbal oils to tolerable temperature and tied in a bolus. The bolus is heated in a pan or dipped in herbal oils. The heated bolus is continuously rubbed over the pain afflicted areas.
It is an eye rejuvenation therapy. Akshi Tarpana is an unique procedure where herbal infused ghrita (ghee) is placed over the eyes for a specific period of time.
