Kerala, the ayurveda hub, throws open its doors to those who want to experience the empyreal feeling of nirvana. The Panchakarma Chikitsa forms the vital pillars of the time tested virtues of ayurveda. The tridoshas are purged from our bodies, leading to sound health and a sublime soul.
This traditional healing practice comprises a detailed process composed of five different stages. They are vaman, virechan, basti, nasya and rakta moksha. The vaman healing involves forced regurgitation. People suffering from bronchitis, asthma, diabetes, digestion problems can undergo this treatment. Madhuka, margosa, madan, salt, cardamom are some of the elements that forms the fodder for the vaman therapy. The virechan procedure should serve the purpose of those who want to discard the superfluous pitta or bile that causes jaundice, nausea and a host of other diseases. Purgatives like castor oil, senna, prune, bran, triphala are administered to the patients. Basti involves curing vata related diseases. Constipation, gout, arthritis, sciatica, reproductive organs related disorders and a large number of diseases caused by a dysfunctional colon. Oil extracted from sesame seeds are utilized to cure colon related problems by pouring it into the rectum. Anuvasana, Niruha-Ashthapana, Uttara, Matra, Karma, Kala, Yoga, Bruhana are different kinds of basti treatment. Nasya chikitsa involves pranic healing that is cures amnesia, migraine, eye and ear complications. Pradhamana, Bruhana, Shaman, Navana, Marshya and Prati are the various kinds of nasya treatment. Brahmi, ginger, onion, garlic, rose jasmine, black pepper and mylanchi are the various ingredients that are utilized in nasya chikitsa. Rakta Moksha entails the refinement of the blood in the human body. Poisonous substances coalesce with the blood stream that causes leukoderma, eczema and a host of other skin ailments. The Rakta Moksha healing process renders these diseases curable. The treatment of blood letting is a part of the rakta moksha therapy that helps in getting rid of the toxins.
Kerala is dotted with health resorts and credited wellness destinations that are popular haunts of the tourists. Most of them offer ayurvedic healing programs. Those interested in availing these exotic packages and rediscover a rejuvenated self, can visit Alappuzha, Idukki, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Kollam and Palakkad. Make sure you plan your trip to the backwaters between June and August to enjoy the benefits of ayurveda.
Ayurveda is a holistic healing mechanism that helps you to dispose your old skin and don a new coat all together. So, feel the pleasure of a renewed self on a trip to the backwaters of god’s own country.
Last Updated on 26 May 2011
