Shamana is a Symptomatic/Palliative treatment used in cases where there is inadequate time to administer Shodhana, or when the body is too weak to withstand the cleansing effects of Panchakarma. This is a mild form of treatment that involves alleviating symptoms of a disease and balancing the aggravation in the dosha.
45 min warm oil on cotton administration, 10 min massage, bath
Medicated oil/medicated milk is poured onto the body in continuous streams followed by gentle massage by two therapists for one hour. It acts as a free radical scavenger, toning, strengthening and deeply rejuvenating the whole body.
Benefits :
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) after exposur to a viral or bacterial infection, anti-aging & rejuvenating, alleviates the burning sensation in the body, ensures better circulation.
This is a therapy administered on the nape of the neck. Medicated Ayurvedic oil is poured into a crater bound by a circular wall constructed with urad dal paste on the back of the neck. The warm oil, is monitored for the right warmth, retained in it for 30 min and later removed. This is the therapy done on the neck for the pain or stiffness.
This is a therapy done on the back (Lumbar region), for the back pain. Medicated Ayurvedic oil is poured into a crater bound by a circular wall constructed with urad dal paste on the lumbar region. The warm oil, is monitored for the right warmth, is retained in it for 30 min and later removed. This therapy checks and prevents early degeneration of the joints.
This therapy treats arthritic knee conditions. Medicated Ayurvedic oil is poured into a crater bound by a circular wall constructed with urad dal paste on the knees. The warm oil, is monitored for the right warmth, retained in it for 30 min and later removed. This therapy done on the knee joints for the conditions like osteo arthritis, knee joints pain etc.
This therapy treats arthritic knee conditions. Medicated Ayurvedic oil is poured into a crater bound by a circular wall constructed with urad dal paste on the knees. The warm oil, is monitored for the right warmth, retained in it for 30 min and later removed. This therapy done on the knee joints for the conditions like osteo arthritis, knee joints pain etc.
45 min body scrub with medicated powder, 15 min steam, bath.
This is a specialized herbal treatment for weight reduction. An herbal paste or powder is applied all over the body and deeply massaged with specific movements by two therapists for one hour. This therapy stimulates the hair follicles assisting to break down subcutaneous fat treating obesity by mobilizing toxins.
Shastika shali pinda sweda (SSPS) - 60 mins
This treatment involves warm fomentation following gentle warm oil application using a poultice mode of navara/balamula kashaya/ksheera etc. This is helpful in treating vata disorders, paralysis, digestion, and improper blood circulation
Patra pinda sweda (Elichili)(PPS) – 60 mins
This treatment involves warm fomentation following gentle warm oil application using a poultice mode of medicated powders/herbs/medicated rice/salt/ sand etc. This treats arthritic conditions, muscular dystrophy, neck/back/shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, chronic back pain, loss of function of a part or whole limb, Joint stiffness and swellings, muscular pain, anti-aging & rejuvenating sciatica, spondylosis, sprains and cramps etc.
Kuttanda pinda sweda – 60 mins
The chicken egg yolk is consumed with therapeutic herbs to relieve pain, inflammation and stiffness. This also rejuvenates the system, strengthens the joints and soft tissue, stops the degeneration, and improves the circulation. The herbs are selected according to Rogi bala(Strength of the patient) and Roga Bala(severity of the disease).
