Ayurveda is the medical system that mentioned the importance of the mind in the development of illness. The decisive factor is the balance between body, mind and soul.
समदोषः समाग्निश्च समधातुमल क्रियः।
प्रसन्नात्मेन्द्रियमनाः स्वस्थ इत्यभिधीयते।
“A person in whom the doha is in balance has a healthy agni (digestive fire), normal functions of dhatus (basic substances of the body) and malas (excretions) and a clear state of atma (soul), which is swastha (healthy individual ). «Sushrutha samhita: see below: 15/41 Sushrutha samhita:su:15/41
The two basic treatments in Ayurveda are Samana and Sodhana. If the body is slightly exposed to toxic substances, the patient is given medicine - this treatment is called samana. However, if the body is heavily burdened with toxic substances, an attempt is made to eliminate these substances through all body orifices by means of a special cleansing process called Panchakarma.
Medical Ayurveda is effective in treating:
Rheumatoid arthritis, Poly arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Inter vertebral disc prolapse, Back pain, Sciatica, Cervical spondylosis, Fibromyalgia, Muscular atrophy, etc.
Metabolic dissorders, Mal absorption, Ulcerative colitis, Indigestion, Constipation, Lactose intolerance, Irritable bowel syndrome, etc.
Acne, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Leukoderma, etc.
Depression, Schizophrenia, Personality disorders, Sleep disorder, Nervousness etc
Menstruation problems, Infertility, Post menopausal syndrome, etc.
Neuralgia, Motor neuron diseases, Multiple sclerosis, Migraine, Tension head ache, Sinusitis, Hemiplegia, etc
A whole body massage with specific herbal oils to nourish and revitalize the body tissues (Dhatus) and to allow the toxins to be removed from the cells. Abhyanga has much deeper and more far reaching effects than an ordinary massage using oils and lotions. Abhyanga achieves deepest healing effects by naturally harmonizing Body - Mind & Spirit.It is usually followed by a herbal steam bath (Sweda).It Increases tissue strength, Improves blood circulation, Rejuvenates the whole body, Beautifies the skin, Promotes vitality, Pacifies Vata imbalance, Reduces stress and Removes toxins.
A continuous stream of medicated warm oil/herbal decoctions is poured onto the forehead for 20 to 40 minutes. This procedure often induces a mental state similar to a trance, which creates profound relaxation of the mind and body. It is deeply relaxing and revitalizes the central nervous system. Shirodhara gives the best results when taken after an Abhyanga. It gives relaxation to central nervous system, strengthens the sensory organs, helps to get deep sleep, and relieves stress of all kind.
Medicated oil is poured onto the body in continuous streams while being gently massaged for 45 minutes to one hour. It is extremely soothing and relaxing. It acts as a free radical scavenger, toning, strengthening and deeply rejuvenating the whole body. Good for body fatigue, increases Ojus & Body Immunity, anti-aging & rejuvenating, ensures better circulation..etc.
A rejuvenating treatment in which fresh plants are boiled with the addition of special herbs and put into tied cloth bags. These filled cloth bags are repeatedly dipped in warm medicated oil and used to massage the body. This treatment relieves stiffness of the joints, muscle tension, sprains, cramps and also has rejuvenating properties.
It helps in anti-aging & rejuvenating, strengthens tissues, body ache, emaciation..etc.
By using special herbs herbal steam bath is administered which opens the pores and flushes and cleanses the system through the skin. Its effect is enhanced when taken after Abhyanga.It reduces pain in the body, eliminates toxins, promotes lightness, reduces stiffness, beautifies the skin, and removes the Cellulite.
This is a specialized herbal treatment for weight reduction. An herbal paste or powder is applied all over the body and deeply massaged with specific movements for one hour. It helps in toning the skin & muscle after childbirth or weight loss, removes cellulite and obesity, helps in weight reduction, and removes Kapha toxins from the body.
A special technique aimed at providing relief to the lower back using warm medicated oils or herbal decoctions when bathing the lower back for 20 to 30 minutes. Very good for back muscles, stiff back, relieves the stress and strain from the lower back and spine.
Consultation, internal preparation, Panchakarma treatments and Rasayana treatments constitutes the complete Ayurvedic treatments.
First consultation consists of detailed examination of disease, its condition and individuals body characters according to Ayurvedic and modern method of examination, which last for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Ayurvedic medicine diagnosis is made according to the 18 diagnosis methods, some of them are pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis, eye diagnosis, etc. This helps to diagnose the physical and mental state of the patient. Keeping the causative factors away and breaking the process of pathogenesis are the basic concept of Ayurvedic medicine treatment. Advice is given to maintain proper diet and activities in detail during the consultation.
First consultation consists of detailed examination of disease, its condition and individuals body characters according to Ayurvedic and modern method of examination, which last for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Ayurvedic medicine diagnosis is made according to the 18 diagnosis methods, some of them are pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis, eye diagnosis, etc. This helps to diagnose the physical and mental state of the patient. Keeping the causative factors away and breaking the process of pathogenesis are the basic concept of Ayurvedic medicine treatment. Advice is given to maintain proper diet and activities in detail during the consultation.
Panchakarma is the method of purifying the body and there by correcting the physiological and anatomical functions of the body. This is a long course of treatments and need more days. One has to take rest totally during these days and should follow strict diet and activities. It consists of two processes 1.Poorvakarma 2.Panchakarma
Poorvakarma is the various external treatments done in Ayurvedic medicine to extract the toxins or debris trapped deep in the tissues which causes the block in the channels. The block causes the pathological or anatomical malfunction in the body parts or organs. This treatments are done till the micro-substances ooze into the stomach or intestine, which takes 10 to 21 days of rigorous treatments. Once these substances enter fully into the above said region purification treatment - Panchakarma is done.
It is the five treatment procedure which helps to remove the toxic micro-substances (Dosha) from the body through the natural orifices after a successful Poorvakarma. Purgation (virechana), Oil enema (anuvasana vasti) & Decoction enema (asthapana vasti), Nasal treatment (nasya), blood letting (rakta moksha) and vomiting (vamana) with various combinations of herbs are the Panchakarma treatments. The purification treatment is selected according to the disease and condition of the disease and the individual’s body.
This is the special treatment which improves the immune power of an individual after a long standing disease or for individuals with less immune strength. It helps to prevent the return of cured illness when administered after the intake of internal preparations or after the Panchakarma. This consists of mostly internal herbal preparation with immunomodulatory and immunoregulatory herbs. Rasayana treatment is also beneficial in tackling the geriatric problems and to maintain the health of an individual after successful Panchakarma treatments. Rasayana treatments are also done to maintain a good immune power for the healthy individuals.
Dr. Phil Syal Kumar
BAMS MD HP PhD
Institut für Naturheilkunde, Traditionelle Chinesische und Indische Medizin
Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte
Knappschafts-Krankenhaus
Erich Rothenfußer-Haus
Am Deimelsberg 34a
45276 Essen, Germany