Originating from the ancient healing system of Ayurveda, which translates to “knowledge of life,” Shirodhara is a Sanskrit term composed of two words: “shiro” meaning head, and “dhara” meaning flow. Together, they describe the continuous pouring of warm herbal oil or other liquids onto the forehead in a rhythmic and steady manner. The Process: Shirodhara
Navarkizhi is a form of sweat inducing massage treatment. It is called “Shashtika shali pinda sweda” in Sanskrit and “Njanavarkizhi” in Kerala Ayurveda practice. This “sweda” or fomentation is done using milk and rice. It is processed with medicinal plants (herbs) root and a special type of rice that is navar rice which is harvested
Aragwadhadi kashayam is a decoction made up of herbs mentioned in ancient Ayurveda text Astang Hrudaya. The formulation pacifies Kapha and Pitta doshas in the body. This Kashayam is best blood purifier and hence it is mainly used in all types of skin disorders with severe itching, wounds, ulcers, pruiritus, urticaria, scabies and diabetic foot
To maintain the health of a healthy person Ayurveda provides guidelines an Ideal Daily Routine called “Dincharya” and Seasonal routine called “Rutucharya”. The uniqueness of these routines is that it is in Harmony with nature’s daily and yearly cycle, respectively. DINCHARYA (IDEAL DAILY ROUTINE)What is Dinacharya? Dinacharya (दिनचर्या) refers to the ayurvedic daily routine recommendations that
Aim of Ayurveda –“Swasthasya Swasthya RakshanamAturasya Vikar Prashamanam cha!” The main aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of the healthy person and to cure the disease(s) of the sick person. Thus, Ayurveda focuses on maintaining one’s health and not just freedom from physical diseases. Ayurveda’s definition of health –Sama dosha sama agnischa sama
What is AMA in Ayurveda? AMA is a distinctive and peculiar concept in Ayurveda. “AMA” in Sanskrit literally means undigested, raw, unripe or unbaked food substance. In Ayurvedic Classics it is the product of metabolic defect. It is formed due to improperly metabolized by-product of undigested food due to slow or low Agni (Digestive fire).
“You are what you Digest” and not just “what you eat”!What is Digestive Fire or Agni according to Ayurveda? Agni is a Sanskrit word which means digestive fire. It represents enzymes responsible for digestion and metabolism. Agni (digestive fire) plays a vital role in metabolism and proper functioning of the body. In essence, it is
Eladi Thailam is an ayurvedic medicated oil prepared with herbal paste, water and sesame oil as base. In the similar way Eladi Kera/coconut Thailam is prepared using coconut oil as base. Properties of both Thailams/oils are different due to change in base oil. Eladi Thailam pacifies Vata Dosha and Kapha Dosha. Eladi Kera Thailam also pacifies Pitta Dosha, thus
Triphala has been described in the ancient Ayurvedic text as a Rasayana dravya(Rejuvenating herb) and in Virecan Gana (purgative herb). As the name itself indicates “Triphala” being a combination of three herbs like Haritaki(Terminalia Chebula) + Bibhitaki (Terminalia Bellerica) + Amala (Embilica Officinialis). It is usually equal proportion or by mixing one part of Haritaki, two parts of Bibhitaki and four parts of Amalaki. It is also known by these names Vara, phalatrikam and sreshthatamam.
