Other Therapeutic Procedures
1. Sthanika Basti
Sthanika Basti is a procedure in which comfortably warm medicated oil is kept over a specific region of the body for a certain period of time with the help of a cap-like structure made up of black gram flour dough. Ayurvidhi Clinic, Best Ayurvedic Clinic in Porwal Road is providing treatment for all types of Therapeutic Procedures.
Some examples of Sthanik Basti are Kati Basti over the lumbosacral region, Janhu-Basti over the knee, Manya-Basti over the neck region, and Shiro-Basti overhead region.
Indication: To pacify the Vaata dosha, it helps to relieve joint pain, and strengthen ligaments & tendons.
2. Shirodhara
Shirodhara is a therapeutic procedure in which medicated oil or decoction is poured on the forehead from a specific distance for a specific period of time.
Indication: Helps to improve concentration, memory, hair quality, calms the mind, relieves stress, etc.
3. Samvahana
Samvahana is a type of Snehana and external Oleation therapy in which oil is applied to the body with moderate pressure in a specific manner to attain benefits.
Importance: improves blood circulation, skin quality, bone health, and muscle growth. Relieves muscle fatigue.
4. Udvartana
Udvartana is a therapeutic procedure in which dry powder of herbs is rubbed gently over the body.
Importance: Removes dead skin, and excess subcutaneous body fat; improves blood supply to the skin, promotes skin health & improves skin texture.
5. Pottali
Pottali massage is a type of Swedana Chikitsa. Pottali is a bolus formation prepared by using medicated cooked rice or using medicinal herbal leaves. Prepared Pottali is dipped in warm oil or decoction and then rubbed over the affected area of the body.
Importance: Pacify Vaata dosha, reduces inflammation, pain, and stiffness; relieves muscle tension, improves blood circulation in muscle, etc.
6. Netra Tarpan
Netra tarpan is one of the Laghu karma procedures in which comfortably warm clear medicated ghee is kept over the eyes for a specific period of time.
Indication: Dry eyes, improves eyesight, relives eye stress, strengthens muscle and tendon of eyes.