UPKARMAS
Karnapuran
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Karanapuran is the process in which warm oil (Sesame Oil) or medicated liquid (steam distilled lavender) are poured into the ears.
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The ears are a main site of Vata, a place we are more vulnerable to the effects of excess Vata in our environment.
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Especially performed during Vata season, a time of regular exposure to cold and wind during autumn, winter and early spring.
PROCEDURE
Abhyanga around the ears performed, then massaging of anterior, posterior & pinna of ear is performed. Swedana by touching, waving & pressing around the ear is performed. Warm medicated Oil is filled in the ear & is kept for one and half minutes undisturbed. Then it is removed.
How it works
Medicated oil is warming & grounding to the nervous system; thus, eases excess Vata dosha in the body. It is highly nourishing & moisturizing, strong anti-microbial properties.
BENEFICIAL EFFECTS
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Beneficial in hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus and other disease related to the ears.
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Prevents diseases of the vitiated Vata Dosha in the ears.
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Cures pain & stiffness of the sides of the neck.
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Relieves pain & stiffness of the mandible.
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Relieves headache, ear ache, dry ear.
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Protects ear from damage and hence Person does not develop deafness even happens to hear loud noise.
AGNIKARMA (THERMAL MICROCAUTERY)
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According to Ayurveda, Agnikarma is a superior para surgical procedure.
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This procedure aims at management of various afflictions by inflicting burns on the tissue surface directly by using different materials known as ‘Dahanopakaranas’(tools of cauterization).
स्नेहोपनाहग्निकर्मबन्धनोन्मर्दनानि च |
स्नायुसन्धिसिराप्राप्ते कुर्यात् वाते विचक्षणः ||
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When Vata is affecting the snayu (ligaments), sandhi (joints), and sira (veins), it should be treated with Snehana (oleation), agnikarma (thermal Microcautery), bandhana (bandaging) and unmardana (hard massaging, squeezing or trampling on the body part).
Description
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In all diseases and during all seasons, the AgniKarma can be done after feeding the patient with pichhila diet.
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Agnikarma procedure involves thermal micro-cauterization using a specialized Agni karma Unit (Thermal Microcautery Unit) or a metallic instrument called Agni karma Shalaka. First, depending on the patient’s constitution, the diagnosis and severity of the disease, specific points are identified on the affected body area. Then, the heated tip of the Thermal microcautery Unit or of the Agni karma Shalaka is applied precisely to the affected area followed by application of Holistic Burn Cool cream for instant cooling relief.
How it Works
Here the heat, which is transferred to skin acts by removing the obstruction in minute channel and increases the blood circulation to the affected site. The rate of any metabolic activity is increased by a rise in temperature. From the therapeutic point of view with an appropriate rise in temperature, all cell activity increases, including dilatation of vessels, cell motility, synthesis and release of chemical mediators. More blood circulation flushes away the inflammation and patient get relief from the symptoms. Afferent nerves stimulated by heat is having an analgesic effect by acting on the gate control mechanism.
Benefits in Ailments
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Migraine, Headache.
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Knee pain (osteoarthritis of knee), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout.
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Lower Back pain, Slipped Disc (prolapsed disc), Sciatica.
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Heel pain (Plantar fasciitis, calcaneal spur)
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Lumbar Spondylosis, Cervical Spondylosis.
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Tennis Elbow, Frozen shoulder, Synovitis, Tendonitis.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
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Myofascial pain, Trigger Finger.
Patrapottali
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Patrapottali is type of Swedana (sweat inducing) therapy in which leaves of different type of medicinal plants are used in Pottali to give Swedana to specific area of the body.
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Swedana is intended to remove excessive Vata and Kapha dosha.
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This is one of the aggressive treatments for pain management in Ayurveda.
Description
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Patra-leaf & Sweda - perspiration or sweat. The person is massaged with packs of medicated herbs drenched in herbal oil until he is made to perspire profusely.
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Eranda patra (Ricinus commuinis), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Nirgundi patra (Vitex nigando), Arka Patra (Madar calatropis), Amlika (Tamarind), Saindhav (rock salt) are used to prepare Pottali. Ingredients and time of procedure may vary according to Rugna bala and intensity of disease.
How it works
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It cleans and purify the micro channels in the body carrying sweat out of the body so that one of the important Shrotas or circulatory channels in the body called Sweda Vaha can be cleared of toxic substances.
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It is specifically used in Aamavata to reduce pain and swelling on the body parts or joints.
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This treatment is very much effective in early stages of joint diseases and sprains.
Benefits in Ailments
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Loss of function of a part or whole limb.
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Joint stiffness and swellings.
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Muscular pain, Myalgia, Chronic back pain.
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Anti-aging & rejuvenating.
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Sciatica, Neuralgia.
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Sprains and cramps.
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Arthritis – Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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Spondylitis, Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis.
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Post-traumatic dysfunctions.
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Sports injuries.
Pinda Sweda
The Pinda (ball) is made using rice cooked in herbal infusions and milk & combination of a massage and a sweat therapy.
Description
Pinda Sweda is a very traditional treatment in which rice is cooked with nourishing herbs and milk till it is all a soft mush. This is then scooped into mounds and wrapped up in cotton cloth to make boluses. The boluses are then steeped in warm oil. Boluses are used to massage your body in a soothing, gentle manner with the effect of deep healing powers.
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How it works
The body and its’ aching joints and muscles are massaged vigorously with warm herbal bags, draining toxins and giving relief to pain and tension in the affected areas. Especially effective among people with Vata imbalance.
Benefits in Ailments
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Musculoskeletal problems like rheumatoid arthritis.
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Reduces pain, fatigue, and anxiety.
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Revitalization of muscle tissue and joints.
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Neurological pains.
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Profound healing and renewal potential.
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Effective especially in pain in shoulders, neck, back, lower back, thighs and lower legs.