Ayurvedic Treatments

Avagaham, also known as Avagaha Sweda, is a specialised form of sudation therapy categorised under Drava Sweda in Ayurvedic treatment. The term “avagaha” literally means to immerse, indicating the therapeutic method in which the patient is seated or made to lie in a tub filled with warm medicated liquid preparations. This process induces controlled sweating […]

Elakizhi treatment in Ayurveda also known as Patra Pottali Sweda, holds a significant place in Keraleeya Ayurvedic panchakarma therapy as a classical form of sudation therapy. It is traditionally used to balance aggravated Vata and Kapha doshas, the key bio-energies responsible for stiffness, swelling, and pain in the body. The therapy employs medicated leaves rich

Podikizhi is a classical Keraleeya Panchakarma fomentation (Ooshma Sweda) that uses herbal powders (Choorna) to provide dry heat therapy for Vata- and Kapha-dominant conditions, especially musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders, and obesity. An important part of Panchakarma and Kayachikitsa, it helps relieve stiffness, heaviness, swelling, and restricted mobility. Unlike Elakizhi (Patra Pinda Sweda), which employs herbal

Ayurvedic treatment for ligament tear uses a focused, stepwise approach combining Vata-pacifying therapies (local abhyanga and warm fomentation), internal anti-inflammatory and tissue-nourishing herbs (rasayanas and anti-vata formulations), and rehabilitative strengthening to reduce pain and swelling, accelerate connective tissue repair, and restore joint stability. For Grade 1–2 (partial) tears, this protocol supports healing and functional recovery;