Kerala Ayurvedic Lifestyle

CHAPTER 10

Joint Care Therapies

8 Therapies in this chapter
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Herbal Bandage — Affected Joints

Gentle abhyangam with medicated oil and localised naadi sweda/kizhi with a herbal bandage. Eases pain from sprain, injury, degeneration and swelling.

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ii.

Abhyangam with Kashaya Dhaara — Affected Joint

Massage of affected joints with medicated oil and pouring of medicated kashayam. Improves circulation, strengthens joints and reduces swelling.

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iii.

Abhyangam with Kizhi — Affected Joint

Massage of affected joints with herbal heat compression to reduce swelling and increase flexibility. Partial-body protocol.

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iv.

Abhyangam with Njavara Kizhi — Affected Joint

Ayurvedic oil massage with application of njavara rice and milk on the affected joint. Strengthens joints, muscles and nerves and rejuvenates the body.

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v.

Abhyangam-Kizhi/Kashaaya Dhaara with Herbal Bandage

Oil massage with herbal heat compression and bandage on affected joints. Reduces stiffness and improves movement. Good for knee, shoulder and ankle.

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vi.

Pichu — with Partial Abhyangam and Kizhi

Application of medicated oil over the affected area with a cotton pad, followed by abhyangam and kizhi. Reduces swelling and stiffness and improves joint mobility.

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vii.

Abhyangam with Kashaya Dhaara — Full Body

Head and full-body massage with medicated oil and pouring of medicated kashayam. Improves circulation, strengthens joints and reduces swelling.

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viii.

Abhyangam with Kizhi — Full Body

Full-body oil massage with herbal heat compression to reduce stiffness of muscles and joints and improve ease of movement.

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