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KERALIYA PANCHKARMA

A simplified form ofPanchkarma therapy has been practices by a sound tradition

in Kerala. These practices, which are very much different than classical Panchkarma, are

popularly known as Keraliya Panchkarma. It has got a comprehensive system of

purificatory cum physiotherapeutic method of treatment.

The five major components ofKeraliya Panchkarma are as mentioned below -

1.Dhara Krama 2. Kaya Seka

3. Pinda Sweda 4.Anna Lepa

5. Siro Lepa

Dhara Krama (Sirodhara) -

Pouring a stream of medicated herbal oil, decoction etc. on the fore head from a

specific height and for a specific period in a systematic manner is known as Sirodhara.

In this procedure the DharaDravya is selected in consideration of the nature of illness

and the constitution and strength of the patient. Dhara Krama is beneficial to improve

memory and I.Q., voice become melodious, insomnia, aging is reduced, relieves

headache, prevents premature graying of hair, and improves digestive power.

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AtArogyaArogyaArogyaArogya,we found that theDhara Krama is very effective in patients of -

l. Chronic daily headache. 2. Insomnia.

3. Senile dementia. 4. MND.

5. Residual schizophrenia. 6. Anxiety disorder.

7. Depressive illness. 8. Parkinsons disease.

9. Psychosomatic disorders. 10. Loss of memory.

11. Mental diseases. 12. Diseases of eye.

13. Diseases of ear. 14. Diseases of nose.

15. Diseases of throat. 16. Facial palsy.

17. Generalized cerebral atrophy.

2. Kaya Seka -

It is also called as TTaaiillddhhaarraa oorr PPiizziicchhiill.. Kaya Seka is a specialized Keraliya

Panchkarma procedure where massage and Fomentation (Snehan and Swedan) are

performed simultaneously. Pouring of lukewarm medicated oil on the whole body in a

specific menner is known as Kaya Seka or Pizichil. It is proved that Kaya Seka delays

the process of aging, improves skin texture, restores vitality and enthusiasm, disease

palliative, improves luster of skin, strengthen muscle and tissue, provides

psycho/physical soothing and promotes circulation.

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AtArogyaArogyaArogyaArogya,it is found that theDhara Krama is very effective in diseases like -

1. Hemiplagia/paresis. 2. Para paresis.

3. Sciatica. 4. MND.

5. Multiple Sclerosis. 6. Facial paralysis.

7. Parkinsonism. 8. Ankylosing spondylitis.

3.Pinda Sweda -

Inducing local or generalized perspiration by means of medicated pudding made

byNavarya Dhanya or Sastika Sali Dhanya is known as Pinda Sweda. Pinda Sweda is

the most important among all the five procedures. This therapy is given daily or on

alternate days, depending upon the nature of disease the therapy is continued for 7 days,

11 days, 14 days, 21 days or 28 days.

This Pinda Sweda relieves tiredness, depression, drowsiness and insomnia. It

delays the process of aging, improves skin texture, restores vitality and enthusiasm,

disease palliative, improves luster of skin, strengthen muscle and tissue, provides

Psycho/Physical soothing, and promotes circulation. At ArogyaArogyaArogyaArogya, Pinda Sweda is

effectively used in following diseases -

1. Ankylosing spondilitis. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis.

3. MND. 4. Pseudo muscular dystrophy.

5. Residual hemiplasia. 6. Paraparesis.

4.Anna Lepa -

The ancient Ayurvedists have described the use of Pradeha, Pralepe, Upanaha

etc. for the treatment of different diseases. With similar intention Anna Lepa therapy is

developed for the care of early aging,Dhatu Ksaya, Kshina andDourbalya.Anna Lepa is

usually advocated for patients where Pinda Sweda is contraindicated or is ineffective. In

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this procedure luke warm Paste (lepa) of different herbs is applied all over the body for 1

to 1.5 hrs. At Arogya,Arogya,Arogya,Arogya,Chikitasalaya, Pinda Sweda is effectively used in following

diseases -

1. Ankylosing spondilitis. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis.

3. Pseudo muscular dystrophy. 4. Residual hemiplasia.

5. Paraparesis.

5. Siro Lepa -

Siro Lepa therapy is used in the treatment of diseases of head and neck. In this

procedure herbal paste is applied to the head. It is effective in diseases of head like

migraine, facial paralysis, falling of hair, baldness etc.

6. Siro Vasti -

Keeping the medicated oil on the head for a specific period with help of a cap is

known as SSiirroovvaassttii. In this procedure different types of medicated oil or ghee are used

according to different diseases.

AtArogyaArogyaArogyaArogya,Siro Vasti is found effective in different diseases as -

1. Facial paralysis. 2. Headaches.

3. Parkinsonism. 4. Eye disorders.

5. Insomnia. 6. Loss of sensation.

7. Hemiplegia. 8. Generalized cerebral atrophy.