Ayurvedic Therapies at AVN
This is a reference library of the classical Ayurvedic procedures practised at AVN Arogya — Panchakarma, Kerala therapies, localised Vasti therapies, and supportive Upakarma procedures. Your physician selects the appropriate therapies for you based on your specific condition, stage, and constitutional type. No two programmes are the same.
Panchakarma
ksheeradhara
also known as Pancha Karma
The classical five-procedure Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation system — the cornerstone of deep constitutional treatment.
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Vamanam
also known as Therapeutic Emesis
Controlled medical emesis to eliminate Kapha-dominant toxins from the upper GI tract — indicated in specific respiratory, skin, and metabolic conditions.
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Virechanam
also known as Therapeutic Purgation
Controlled therapeutic purgation for Pitta-dominant conditions — a cornerstone of Ayurvedic liver, skin, and autoimmune care.
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Vasti
also known as Medicated Enema
Medicated enema — the most versatile of the five Panchakarma procedures and the primary treatment for Vata-dominant disorders.
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Nasyam
also known as Nasal Therapy
Nasal administration of medicated oils or preparations — central to treating conditions above the clavicle.
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Matra vasti
also known as Low-Dose Daily Oil Enema
A gentle, low-dose warm oil enema providing daily nourishment, relieving backaches, and combatting chronic fatigue safely.
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Kashaya vasti
also known as Niruha Vasti / Decoction Enema
A purifying, custom-blended herbal decoction enema used to deeply cleanse the colon, remove toxic blockages, and relieve chronic joint pain.
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Sneha vasti
also known as Oil Enema Therapy
A therapeutic warm oil enema designed to lubricate the colon, alleviate chronic constipation, and pacify severe Vata disorders.
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Shamana nasyam
also known as Palliative Nasal Drops
A gentle, soothing nasal instillation of medicated oils to nourish the brain channels, relieve stress, and ease dry sinus pathways.
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Kerala Therapy
Navarakizhi
also known as Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda
Therapeutic massage with boluses of cooked medicinal rice in warm medicated milk — one of the most restorative Kerala therapies.
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Elakizhi
also known as Patra Pinda Sweda
Therapeutic massage with boluses of fresh medicinal leaves warmed in medicated oil — excellent for inflammatory-painful joint conditions.
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Takradhara
also known as Buttermilk Pouring Therapy
Continuous pouring of medicated buttermilk over the forehead or body — the signature therapy for chronic Pitta-dominant conditions.
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Jambeera Pinda Swedam / Lemon Kizhi
also known as Lemon Poultice Massage
A revitalizing lemon-and-herb poultice massage designed to relieve sharp joint pain, frozen shoulder, and localized stiffness.
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Uppu/ salt kizhi
also known as Lavana Pinda Sweda (Rock Salt Poultice)
An intense, dry heat massage utilizing roasted rock salt boluses to quickly melt away stubborn joint stiffness and localized numbness.
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Navaratheppu
also known as Shashtika Shali Lepa (Rice Paste Rub)
A direct rub massage using a warm paste of cooked medicinal Navara rice and milk to nourish weak muscles and restore energy.
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Ajavit kizhi
also known as Ajashakrut Pinda Sweda (Goat Dung Bolus Massage)
A specialized, traditional dry bolus therapy designed to relieve severe sciatic pain and deep nerve compression.
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Manal kizhi/ Valuka sweda
also known as Sand Bolus Sudation
A specialized dry sand bolus massage engineered to drain fluid retention and reduce inflammation in swollen joints.
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Tailadhara
also known as Sneha Dhara / Shiro-Kaya Tailadhara (Medicated Oil Stream)
A luxurious, highly therapeutic continuous pouring of warm medicated oils to nourish nerves, soothe anxiety, and deeply hydrate tissues.
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Kashayadhara
also known as Kwatha Dhara (Herbal Decoction Pouring)
A therapeutic, continuous stream of warm herbal decoctions over the body to cleanse the skin and soothe the nervous system.
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Kadidhara
also known as Dhanyamla Dhara (Fermented Grain Liquid Pour)
A continuous, rhythmic pouring of warm, fermented herbal grain liquid to combat deep-seated inflammation, fluid retention, and stiffness.
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Erikkila kizhi
also known as Arka Patra Pinda Sweda (Calotropis Leaf Poultice)
A targeted leaf-poultice massage leveraging the intense anti-arthritic power of Calotropis to dissolve severe heel and joint pain.
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Mutta kizhi
also known as Anda Pinda Sweda (Egg Yolk Poultice Massage)
A deeply nourishing, protein-dense poultice massage designed to revitalize wasting muscles and restore neurological strength.
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Manjal kizhi
also known as Haridra Pinda Sweda (Turmeric Poultice Therapy)
An anti-inflammatory, warming bolus massage utilizing fresh turmeric to accelerate tissue healing and minimize localized swelling.
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Podi kizhi
also known as Choorna Pinda Sweda (Herbal Powder Poultice Massage)
A vigorous, deeply warming massage using heated herbal powder boluses to alleviate joint pain, reduce inflammation, and ease muscle stiffness.
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Localised Vasti
Kati Vasti
also known as Kati Vasti
Warm medicated oil retained over the lumbar spine in a dough dam — a signature therapy for lower-back conditions.
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Greeva Vasti
also known as Greeva Vasti
Warm medicated oil retained over the cervical spine — a signature therapy for neck pain and cervical spondylosis.
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Janu Vasti
also known as Knee Oil Pooling
Warm medicated oil retained over the knee joint — targeted therapy for chronic knee osteoarthritis and related conditions.
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Urovasti
also known as Hrid Vasti (Chest Oil Retention Therapy)
A focused treatment involving a reservoir of warm medicated oil placed over the chest to support cardiac health and respiratory comfort.
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Adjunctive
Avagaham
also known as Avagaha Sweda / Medicated Sitz Bath
A warm medicated sitz bath to relieve pelvic pain, lower back ache, urinary discomfort, and ano-rectal spasms.
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Yoni pichu
also known as Vaginal Tampon Therapy
Application of a sterile, oil-soaked cotton tampon within the vagina to soothe dryness, relieve menstrual pain, and tone pelvic muscles.
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Yoni kshalanam
also known as Vaginal Douching / Cleansing
A sterile, soothing internal rinse of the vaginal canal using warm herbal decoctions to treat infections and soothe irritation.
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Kabalam
also known as Medicated Gargling / Churning
Vigorous gargling and swirling of warm herbal liquids to cleanse the throat, combat bad breath, and improve taste.
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Gandoosham
also known as Medicated Mouth Holding (Oil Pulling Static)
Full-capacity holding of warm medicated oils in the mouth to strengthen teeth, gums, and jaw alignment.
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Dhoomapanam
also known as Medicated Herbal Inhalation
Inhalation of therapeutic herbal smoke to dry out sinus passages, clear congestion, and relieve head heaviness.
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Karna dhoopanam
also known as Ear Fumigation
A targeted ear treatment using therapeutic herbal smoke to disinfect the ear canal and dry out persistent fluid.
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Karna pooranam
also known as Ear Oil Instillation
A highly relaxing procedure where the ears are filled with warm medicated oil to address ringing ears, jaw tension, and vertigo.
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Netra dhara
also known as Netra Seka (Therapeutic Eye Wash)
A cooling and purifying continuous stream wash of the eyes using filtered herbal decoctions to soothe allergies and burning.
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Netra putapakam
also known as Purified Herbal Juice Eye Bath
An advanced ocular therapy utilizing specialized baked-herbal juice extracts to cleanse and deeply tone the eyes.
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Akshi tarpanam
also known as Netra Vasti (Eye Rejuvenation Therapy)
A soothing treatment where eyes are bathed in warm medicated ghee to treat dry eyes, blurred vision, and screen fatigue.
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Upanaham
also known as Upanaha Sweda (Warm Herbal Poultice Wrap)
A deeply penetrative hot herbal poultice application bound overnight to melt away chronic joint stiffness and deep pain.
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Bandhanam
also known as Upanaha Bandhana (Medicated Splinting/Bandaging)
A therapeutic herbal immobilization wrap used to stabilize weak or injured joints and accelerate deep ligament healing.
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Lepanam
also known as Lipi / Alepa (Medicated Paste Application)
An application of a thick, targeted herbal paste over specific body areas to quickly draw out inflammation, pain, or skin impurities.
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Purvakarma
Abhyangam
also known as Medicated Oil Massage
Classical full-body medicated oil massage — the foundation of almost every Ayurvedic therapeutic programme.
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Mashaadi Kizhi
also known as Masha Pinda Sweda (Black Gram Poultice Massage)
A warm black gram poultice therapy specifically formulated to nourish degenerated nerves, rebuild wasted muscle tissue, and relieve paralysis.
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Snehapana
also known as Internal Oleation Therapy
Graduated oral consumption of warm medicated ghee on an empty stomach to lubricate tissues and prepare the body for deep detoxification.
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Swedanam
also known as Sudation / Herbal Steam Bath
A full-body herbal steam bath designed to eliminate toxins, relieve body stiffness, and boost circulation.
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Samana Therapies
Udwarthanam
also known as Herbal Powder Massage
Vigorous upward massage with dry or semi-dry herbal powders — the premier Kapha-reducing therapy for metabolic and obesity conditions.
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Uttaravasti
also known as Medicated Intra-Uterine Therapy
Classical Ayurvedic intra-uterine therapy for specific gynaecological and fertility conditions.
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Scalp related
Shirodhara
also known as Oil Pouring on Forehead
Continuous stream of warm medicated oil poured on the forehead — AVN's signature therapy for stress, sleep, and neurological conditions.
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Thalapothichil
also known as Herbal Scalp Pack
Medicated herbal paste applied to the scalp — a cooling therapy for chronic mind-and-scalp conditions.
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Pichu
also known as Medicated Oil Pad
Sustained application of warm medicated oil via a cotton pad over a specific area — often over the spine, scalp, or joints.
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Talam
also known as Shirotalam / Vertex Paste Application
A localized herbal paste application on the crown of the head to cool the nervous system and lower stress levels.
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Shirovasti
also known as Shirovasti (Head Oil Retention Therapy)
A specialized treatment where warm medicated oil is retained over the scalp using a secure leather cap to treat advanced neurological conditions.
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