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In Ayurveda, physician (Bhishak), drug (Dravya), attendant (Upasthata) and patient (Rogi) are mentioned as the four pillars of treatment (Chatushpada). This quadruple, if endowed with qualities, leads to alleviation of disorder. This quadruple, comprising 16 qualities (four of each) is the basis of success of treatment. Yet, the physician who is excellent in theoretical knowledge, has extensive practical experience, dexterity and cleanliness, beholds supreme position. Besides these, learning (Vidya), rationality (Vitarka), clear-cut knowledge (Vijnana), memory (Smruti), swift in action (Tatparta) and treating patient appropriately (Kriya) also are the qualities of a physician (Vaidya).
Every patient is gently guided and supported through each aspect of the treatment and is encouraged to conform to a disciplined adherence and the prescribed lifestyle thereafter. This ensures a permanent state of healthy living. Delving deeply into Vedic healing scripture to ascertain the individual’s true nature and presiding dosha imbalance, allowing them to form a lasting approach to wellbeing.
These treatments offered by Madhavam Ayurveda adhere to the strict tenets of the old school of Ayurveda. A patient is made to understand the complete procedure of the treatment and they are expected to follow through strictly to for the best results from the treatment. Madhavam Ayurveda closely practice the traditional Ayurvedic approach which involves a holistic approach to physical and mental wellbeing.Every patient is gently guided and supported through each aspect of the treatment and is encouraged to conform to a disciplined adherence and the prescribed lifestyle thereafter. This ensures a permanent state of healthy living.
Shirodhara is part of Bahiparimarjan chikitsa (external/non-invasive therapy) which is very effective in reducing stress, helps in good sleep, normalizes functions of the pituitary gland and improves blood flow in the brain. Relaxing Chikitsa.
The bundle of cloth would be dipped into the heated oil and then squeezed slowly or using Dhara pots. This Pizhichil treatment is useful for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis , sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders etc
A regular abhyanga retards aging, removes tiredness, reduces vata aggravation, clarifies eye sight, gives good quality sleep, improves health and improves the stability and strength of the body.
Abhyangam is a part of daily practices known as dincharya, which is intended to open up the minor srotas (channels), remove ama (toxins), melt the fat secretions blocking the srotas, cleanse and moisturisation the Skin to maintain good health and well-being.
The herbal and organic components in a customized Ayurveda Mukhalepam contain the perfect mixture of nutrients that add radiance to your skin.It slows the signs of aging, dodges fine lines and wrinkles and provides a good skin tone.It prevents pigmentation and discoloration of facial skin and is valuable in the treatment of conditions associated with sunburn.The recipe of the lepam is chosen after analyzing the skin type of the patient and the precise requirements he or she needs.Therapy enhances the skin keeping it fresh, alive and glow.
Rehydrate dull skin and re-energize tired muscles with this invigorating therapy. Medicated rice (Njavara rice) is highly rejuvenating, nourishing and enhances physical consistency, strengthens the nervous system and improves the overall appearance of the skin. Treatment is largely employed in the treatment of neurological disorders, chronic rheumatism, arthritis, degenerative diseases, malnutrition of limbs and recovery from broken bones, effective in polio and paralysis.
Enjoy this restorative foot massage to ease away fatigue and boost performance. This special oil massage therapy helps restore and maintain the proper functioning of all parts of the body, including internal organs. Using method, specific points on the patients, feet, legs, and knees (reflex points) are massaged and compressed to release pain and tiredness from the body.
Release stress from the body and improve circulation with this therapy. The word “takra” means buttermilk and “dhara” means to pour, takra dhara is the procedure of pouring medicated takra either as shirodhara (pouring the medicated buttermilk over the head) or as sarvanga dhara (over the entire body). This therapy is considered to be one of the most effective Ayurveda procedures for hypertension, stress, insomnia and skin ailments.
Find the ultimate sense of relief for your dry, strained eyes with this comforting therapy. This therapy helps improve eye vision, reduce eye dryness and strain, promote sleep, and strengthen eye muscles, nerves and circulation.
Ease swelling and pain in the body with this soothing, anti-inflammatory therapy. This therapy can also benefit those suffering from heel pain, bursitis, and certain swellings in joints associated with pain and restricted movements.
Cleanse your throat cavity during the morning with this naturally purifying Yogic kriya. In this technique, lukewarm saline water is used to gargle early in the morning. This technique helps with fever, thyroid disorder, sore throat and tonsil issues.
Ease your mind and body and give yourself the relief you’ve been seeking for painful headaches and sleepless nights. This therapy helps with longstanding migraines, stress and insomnia.
Relieve your stiff neck with this restorative therapy. This therapy can help ease cervical spondylitis and neck problems such as stiffness, pain, and vertigo.
Ease pain and tension in your back with this restorative back therapy. This therapy can help mitigate lower back pain, back stiffness, all lower spinal disorders, and sciatica.
Strengthen tired, overworked knees with this pain-reducing therapy. This therapy helps reduce knee joint pain, osteoarthritis, arthralgia, and strengthens the knee joint.
Januvasti provides a healthy and cost-effective alternative to standard treatments for knee injuries. It is the therapy most recommended in Ayurveda for knee injuries and allied conditions pertaining to the area. It is a wholesome treatment which ensures minimal chances of relapse.
Pichu is one of the pre treatment therapies that are known as purvakarma. This is a palliative therapy for conditions of the head, spine, and cranial nerves that arise from vata disorder.
The treatment helps to remove foreign bodies, itching and burning sensation in the eyes. Anjanam helps in relaxing and soothing the optic nerves thus bringing beauty and lustre to the eyes and reliefto the mind.Conditions that might benefit are cataract, conjunctivitis, macular degeneration and blurred vision.
Nasyam therapy takes place in three phases- pre purificatory measures or Poorvakarma, the actual procedure known as Pradhanakarma, and post therapeutic measures or Paschatkarma.
Nasyam is an Ayurvedic treatment to cure headache or ENT related disorders such as sinusitis, migraine, ear, nose or throat.
Patrapotala swedam (Elakizhi) is an innovative classical massage with medicated leaves. The benefits of
Patrapotala swedam (Elakizhi) are relieving spasm and stiffness of muscles, lubricating joints, strengthening the spinal muscles and relieving joint pain, especially back ache. It enchases peripheral blood circulation, cleanses the channels of circulation and expels toxins through the sweat and refreshing the body.
Podikizhi treatment is done with or without oil, depending on the conditions of the individual or as advised by the physician. This treatment seems effective for Arthritis, rheumatic fever etc.
The main benefits of Choorna Swedam (Podikizhi) covers reducing inflammations of spinal muscles and found to effective in certain low back aches, cervical spondylites and frozen shoulder, Arthritis, rheumatic fever, relieving spasms and stiffness of muscles.
Kabalam besides being a therapy is also one of the harmless morning routines that can be carried out by anyone. Bestowing hygiene, the treatment has multiple advantages.
Therapy for jaw diseases, chewing muscle pain, respiratory diseases, indigestion, allergies, diabetes, constipation, hypertension and heart disease. Kabalam is beneficial for ear,nose andthroat treatment, It also clears your vocal cord thus making the voice perfect, gives a glow to your face, removes wrinkles and strengthens jaws, gums and teeth.
Medicated oil or powder mixed with oil or medicated ghee is applied on the head mainly on and around the bregma region and sustained for a particular period of time. This therapy is useful for relieving from anxiety, disorders related to eyes nose and throat. It is found beneficial in insomnia, mental disorders, migraine. It brings about a feeling of wellness. It is even found effective in alleviating hyper tension. It improves memory and concentration.
The therapy is very effective in kapha-vata predominant conditions. It helps in compacting obesity, reducing inflammations, and muscular pain and activates nerves. It is a remedy for hemiplegia paralysis, rheumatic complaints also.In Kerala, Dhanyamla is also known as ‘veppukkadi’. Dhanyamla Dhara is a special type of treatment and derived from the word cereals (dhanya) and vinegar (amla).
Fomentation with incorporated with medicated cow’s milk and medicinal herbs. Effective for Facial Paralysis , Bell’s Palsy , Speech Disorders and other Nervous Disorders of the face.
Swedana Ayurvedic steam bath is an ancient practice used by many diverse societies to detoxify, relax and rejuvenate the body through sweating. The term swedana is used in ayurveda to describe treatments which involve sweating. In Ayurveda, swedana ayurvedic steam bath is used to relieve excess doshas from the body, establishing a state of balance which promotes general health.
Procedure of washing external genitals as well as inner tract with specific sterilized apparatus using medicated kashaya as required for the diseased state. Very effective in ailment of leucorrhoea, Genito urinary infections, infertility.
Madhava Pharmacy now has grown in reputation as one of the pioneers in the field of Kerala traditional ayurveda which started over decades in Shoranur.