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Nasya is the Ayurvedic administration of medicated oils or powders through the nostrils to treat supra-clavicular conditions. Learn about types, classical indications, procedure, and safety.
Netra Sekam irrigates the eyes with medicated decoctions to treat conjunctivitis, burning eyes, and inflammatory eye conditions. Learn about preparations, procedure, and indications.
Netra Tarpana bathes the eyes in warm medicated ghee for dry eye syndrome, retinal conditions, and vision improvement. Learn about classical indications, procedure, and evidence-based applications.
Njavarakizhi massages the body with boluses of Navara rice cooked in herbal milk to nourish nerves and muscles. Learn about classical indications, preparation, and evidence for neuromuscular conditions.
Pada Abhyanga is warm oil foot massage that calms the nervous system, improves sleep, and supports eye health. Learn about classical indications, oils, technique, and daily practice benefits.
Panchakarma is the pinnacle of Ayurvedic detoxification using five therapeutic procedures. Learn about Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshana with evidence-based applications.
Patra Pinda Sweda uses medicinal leaf boluses heated in oil for sudation therapy in joint pain and neurological disorders. Learn about leaf selection, procedure, and therapeutic applications.
Pichu applies medicated oil-soaked cloth pads to specific body regions for sustained oil contact. Learn about spinal, head, and joint applications, classical indications, and technique.
Pitta dosha combines fire and water elements, governing digestion, metabolism, intelligence, and transformation. Learn about Pitta characteristics, imbalance signs, and balancing practices.
Pizhichil pours warm medicated oil continuously over the body to treat paralysis, neuromuscular disorders, and Vata conditions. Learn about this Kerala royal therapy, its procedure, and indications.
Podikizhi uses heated herbal powder boluses for treating Kapha-Vata musculoskeletal conditions, pain, and stiffness. Learn about classical powder formulations, procedure, and indications.
Prakriti analysis identifies your unique Ayurvedic body constitution to guide personalized health, diet, and treatment decisions. Learn how Prakriti is assessed and what it means for your health.
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