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Choorna Pinda Sweda uses heated herbal powder boluses for sudation therapy. Learn about its classical indications, preparations, procedure, and therapeutic benefits for pain and stiffness.
Dhanya Kizhi uses heated grain boluses for massage and sudation. Learn about its indications for metabolic conditions, obesity, and skin disorders in Ayurvedic Kerala tradition.
Dhara is the continuous pouring of medicated liquid over the body or specific areas. Learn about types (Shirodhara, Pizhichil, Kashaya Dhara), their indications, mechanisms, and applications.
Dinacharya is the Ayurvedic daily routine for health maintenance and disease prevention. Learn about morning practices, oil pulling, tongue scraping, yoga, and meal timing protocols.
Dosha analysis determines your Prakriti (constitution) through assessment of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha balance. Learn about the three doshas, how they are assessed, and what your Prakriti means for health.
Ela Kizhi is a Kerala Ayurvedic bolus sudation using cardamom and herbal leaves for neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. Learn about indications, procedure, and therapeutic benefits.
Gandusha and Kavala are Ayurvedic oil pulling techniques for oral health, detoxification, and systemic benefits. Learn about classical formulations, procedures, and evidence-based benefits.
Greeva Vasti pools warm medicated oil over the cervical spine to treat neck pain, spondylosis, and neurological conditions. Learn about the procedure, oils used, and clinical applications.
Jalaukavacharana is the Ayurvedic application of medicinal leeches for blood purification and skin disorders. Learn about classical indications, the procedure, and evidence-based applications.
Janu Vasti pools warm medicated oil over the knee joint to treat osteoarthritis, knee pain, and ligament conditions. Learn about the procedure, indications, oils used, and clinical outcomes.
Kapha dosha combines earth and water elements, governing structure, immunity, and lubrication. Learn about Kapha characteristics, imbalance signs, and balancing practices.
Karnapooranam fills the ear canal with warm medicated oil to treat tinnitus, hearing loss, and Vata disorders affecting the ear. Learn about classical indications, oils, and procedure.
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