Treatments

Treatments

Ayurvedic basic principles advocate treatment modalities that help in bringing back the harmony of the body. The treatment procedures like Panchakarma, the five cleansing procedures like the Vamana, Virechana, Nasya, Sneha Basti and Kashaya basti, and other treatment procedures like the abhyangam, Patrapotala swedam, Navara Kizhi etc are explained in detail, here. The effect of the treatments, their indications and their contra indications are also explained, in order to better understand the treatment you are undergoing.

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    • Aksi Seka is a gentle Ayurvedic eye therapy where lukewarm herbal decoctions or medicated ghee are poured over the closed eyes in a soothing stream. This helps cool, cleanse, and relax your eyes.

      Benefits:
      ✅ Relieves dryness, redness & burning sensation
      ✅ Reduces computer/screen-related eye strain
      ✅ Nourishes & refreshes tired eyes
      ✅ Supports overall eye health

      Best For:

      • Long hours on computers or mobiles
      • Eye fatigue & mild irritation
      • Dry eye symptoms

      At Keva Ayurveda, we prepare fresh herbal decoctions like Triphala for every session, ensuring safety and natural healing.

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  • Abhyangam is a traditional Ayurvedic full-body massage using warm medicated herbal oils, performed in a synchronized manner by skilled therapists. This therapy stimulates the entire body, improves blood circulation, nourishes the skin, and relaxes the mind.

    Swedana is a gentle herbal steam therapy done after Abhyangam, which opens the pores, promotes sweating, and helps flush out toxins from the body.


    Benefits of Abhyangam & Swedana

    • Improves blood circulation and oxygen supply

    • Reduces muscle stiffness & joint pain

    • Enhances flexibility & mobility

    • Supports detoxification by removing Ama (toxins)

    • Boosts strength, stamina & immunity

    • Relieves stress, anxiety & fatigue


    Ideal For:

    • Stress relief & relaxation

    • Body stiffness & muscular tension

    • Post-exercise recovery

    • Seasonal detox & rejuvenation

    • Maintaining overall wellness


    At Keva Ayurveda, we use authentic herbal oils selected according to your body type (Dosha) and health condition, ensuring a deeply therapeutic and rejuvenating experience.

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  • Application of medicinal paste in the eye lid by using a special instrument called salaka.

Indications:

  • Opacities of cornea and lens, growth in cornea, Epilepsy, watery eyes, computer vision syndrome, Refractive errors etc.

Contraindications:

  • Indigestion, Fever, Head ache, after vamana or virechana, just after meals or head bath, fear, sadness, anger etc

Swedana done by applying warm paste of anna/shashtika rice

Indications:

  • Motor neuron disease, degenerative disease, cerebral palsy, parkinsons, emaciation, paralysis, general debility, RA, Nourishing body.

Contraindications:

  • Inflammatory conditions

Vasti is the procedure in which medicine is introduced through the anal route. Anuvasana literally means to remain inside the body for some time causing no adverse effects, it is given after food.

Dosage:Snehavasti- ¼ quantity of niruha-300ml

Anuvasanavasti- ½ quantity of sheha vasti-150 ml

Matra vasti-75ml

Contraindications:

Acute fever, Anemia, Diabetic, piles, rhinitis, Anorexia, Spleenomegaly, Filariasis, Sapsticity of thigh, Obstruction in throat, worm infestation.

Patient is made to sit in / lie in a tub containing medicated liquid to produce fomentation to the body

Indications:

  • LBA, Sciatica, piles, anal fissure, ano-rectal fistula, urinary retention, Ibs, Arthritis etc

Contraindications:

  • Burns, Poisoned, Alcoholic, Dehydrated/thirsty
  • Insomnia, Vomiting, Bleeding disorders, Cardiac disorders

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  • Basti is one of the most effective Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments for chronic spine and joint conditions. Widely appreciated worldwide for its remarkable results, Basti therapy involves the application or administration of warm medicated oils or herbal decoctions to nourish, strengthen, and restore the health of the spine, joints, and surrounding muscles.

    At Keva Ayurveda, our Spine & Joint Care Package combines traditional Ayurvedic therapies, personalized herbal medicines, and lifestyle guidance to address pain, stiffness, and inflammation naturally.


    Benefits of Basti Therapy for Spine & Joint Health

    • Relieves back pain, neck pain & stiffness

    • Reduces joint inflammation and swelling

    • Improves mobility & flexibility

    • Strengthens muscles, ligaments, and bones

    • Prevents degeneration of joints & spine

    • Detoxifies the body and balances Vata Dosha


    Treatment Duration:

    A typical treatment cycle of 4–6 weeks may be recommended depending on the severity of the condition. The package includes a combination of Basti procedures, Abhyangam, Swedana, and other Ayurvedic therapies tailored to your health needs.


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Choorna Swedam (Herbal Powder Sudation) is a specialized Ayurvedic therapy similar to Patra Pinda Sweda, but instead of herbal leaves, warm medicated herbal powders are used. These powders are dry-fried with healing herbs and then applied to the body in rhythmic massage movements, helping relieve inflammation and pain naturally.

This treatment is highly effective in managing inflammatory and pain-related conditions such as:

  • Arthritis (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis)

  • Chronic back pain & spondylosis

  • Paralysis (as part of rehabilitation)

  • Muscular stiffness & spasms

  • Sports injuries & joint swelling


Benefits of Choorna Swedam

  • Reduces swelling, inflammation, and stiffness

  • Improves blood circulation & detoxification

  • Strengthens muscles, joints, and ligaments

  • Promotes faster healing & mobility restoration

  • Balances Vata and Kapha doshas


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Dhanyamla is a fermented medicinal preparation, dhara means pouring medicated liquid in a small continuous and a constant stream over the affected area.

Indications:

Retention of urine, Burning sensation, Diabetic neuropathy, Chronic fatigue, Spasticity, Cervical spondylosis etc

Administering sudation by pouring warm medicated oil/milk/decoction on diseased part or the whole body is called Dhara. While doing thailadhara it gives both snehana and swedana effect at a time.

Indications:

Joint pain, stiffness, traumatic pain, fracture management, improves complexion, Improves stability and stamina, Strengthen nerves, reduce burning sensation.

Dhumapana is a herbal smoking therapy,in which herbal preparations are burnt and the smoke emitted, is inhaled. It is usually done for vitiated kaphadosa in respiratory system and as a post therapy in Nasyam etc.

Age limit: 18 years to 80 years

Indications:

Cough ,Allergic rhinitis, head ache, ear problems, Nasal related problems, bad breath, teeth problems, excess sleep, Bronchial asthma, sinusitis, nasal polyp, and rhinitis.

Contraindications:

Hemorrhage, Person under virechana and vasti, Pregnancy, Alcoholic, Poison case, Insomnia, Diabetic, Children, Old age, Weak person, Anaemic.

It is a process of irrigating the vagina with specific decoctions; it is a type of uttaravasti.

Indications:

Vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching, Cervical erosion,HPV infection, White discharge, Cervicitis, Trichomaonas vaginalis infection.

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Process of holding a medicinal decoction or oil in the buccal cavity for a certain period without movement is called Gandusha. It can be performed by both healthy individuals and those with oral or throat conditions. Gandusha is a therapeutic Ayurvedic procedure that not only helps treat various oral ailments but also promotes the strength and health of the gums and teeth.

Indications:

  • Mouth ulcers
  • Tongue ulcers
  • Tonsillitis
  • Throat pain
  • Laryngitis
  • Ear disorders
  • Gum inflammation

The process of retaining warm medicated oil inside a ring made from gram flour dough over the cervical region of the spine for a specific period is called Griva Vasti. The temperature of the medicated oil is maintained consistently throughout the procedure to provide maximum therapeutic benefits.

Indications:

  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Disc prolapse
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Neck pain and stiffness

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The process of retaining warm medicated oil inside a ring made from gram flour dough over the cervical region of the spine for a specific period is called Griva Vasti. The temperature of the medicated oil is maintained consistently throughout the procedure to provide maximum therapeutic benefits.

Indications:

  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Disc prolapse
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Neck pain and stiffness

The process of retaining warm medicated oil inside a ring made from gram flour dough over the cervical region of the spine for a specific period is called Griva Vasti. The temperature of the medicated oil is maintained consistently throughout the procedure to provide maximum therapeutic benefits.

Indications:

  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Disc prolapse
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Neck pain and stiffness

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The process of retaining warm medicated oil inside a ring made from gram flour dough over the cervical region of the spine for a specific period is called Griva Vasti. The temperature of the medicated oil is maintained consistently throughout the procedure to provide maximum therapeutic benefits.

Indications:

  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Disc prolapse
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Neck pain and stiffness

Pouring medicated liquid from a specific height over the entire body for a stipulated period is called Seka. This therapy is performed using either Kashayam (herbal decoction) or Thailam (medicated oil).

Indications:

  • Thailam: Neuromuscular disorders, rheumatological conditions, fractures, joint dislocations, and peripheral neuropathy.
  • Kashayam: Cleansing wounds and treating disorders related to the eyes and vagina.

Contraindications:

  • Thailam: Painful inflammatory conditions, acute fever, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, and diarrhoea.

Kshara Sutra is an Ayurvedic medicated caustic thread prepared by coating a special linen thread with Ayurvedic herbal medicines. It is used as a minimally invasive method of cauterization for the treatment of various anorectal disorders.

Indications:

  • Fistula-in-ano
  • Pilonidal sinus
  • Haemorrhoids (Piles)
  • Other abnormal growths

Contraindications:

  • There are no definite contraindications. It can be safely used in patients for whom Kshara therapy is contraindicated, such as children, elderly individuals, weak patients, pregnant women, and those with fever.

Kshara Sutra is an Ayurvedic medicated caustic thread prepared by coating a special linen thread with Ayurvedic herbal medicines. It is used as a minimally invasive method of cauterization for the treatment of various anorectal disorders.

Indications:

  • Fistula-in-ano
  • Pilonidal sinus
  • Haemorrhoids (Piles)
  • Other abnormal growths

Contraindications:

  • There are no definite contraindications. It can be safely used in patients for whom Kshara therapy is contraindicated, such as children, elderly individuals, weak patients, pregnant women, and those with fever.

Kshara Sutra is an Ayurvedic medicated caustic thread prepared by coating a special linen thread with Ayurvedic herbal medicines. It is used as a minimally invasive method of cauterization for the treatment of various anorectal disorders.

Indications:

  • Fistula-in-ano
  • Pilonidal sinus
  • Haemorrhoids (Piles)
  • Other abnormal growths

Contraindications:

  • There are no definite contraindications. It can be safely used in patients for whom Kshara therapy is contraindicated, such as children, elderly individuals, weak patients, pregnant women, and those with fever.

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Lekhana Vasti is a specialized Ayurvedic medicated enema therapy that helps reduce excess body fat, remove toxins, and balance aggravated Kapha and Meda (adipose tissue). It is commonly recommended as part of Panchakarma for weight management and metabolic disorders.

Indications:

  • Obesity (Sthoulya)
  • High cholesterol
  • Metabolic disorders
  • PCOS associated with obesity
  • Joint pain due to excess body weight
  • Kapha-related disorders

Contraindications:

  • Pregnancy
  • Severe weakness or debility
  • Acute fever
  • Severe dehydration
  • Acute diarrhoea or dysentery

M

Kshara Sutra is an Ayurvedic medicated caustic thread prepared by coating a special linen thread with Ayurvedic herbal medicines. It is used as a minimally invasive method of cauterization for the treatment of various anorectal disorders.

Indications:

  • Fistula-in-ano
  • Pilonidal sinus
  • Haemorrhoids (Piles)
  • Other abnormal growths

Contraindications:

  • There are no definite contraindications. It can be safely used in patients for whom Kshara therapy is contraindicated, such as children, elderly individuals, weak patients, pregnant women, and those with fever.

Mukhalepam is the Ayurvedic procedure of applying a medicinal paste (Lepam) to the face, leaving it undisturbed for a specific period, and then washing it off. This therapy helps improve skin health and treat various facial skin conditions.

Indications:

  • Blackish or bluish facial hyperpigmentation
  • Wrinkles
  • Acne vulgaris

Contraindications:

  • Immediately after Nasya therapy
  • Lockjaw (Trismus)
  • Anorexia

N

Nasyam is one of the Panchakarma therapies in Ayurveda. After the preparatory procedures of Mukhabhyangam (facial massage) and Nadi Sweda (steam therapy), a specified quantity of medicated oil or herbal liquid is administered through the nasal passages. This therapy helps cleanse and rejuvenate the head and neck region.

Indications:

  • ENT disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Neck disorders
  • Facial palsy
  • Sinusitis
  • Nasal polyps
  • Facial hyperpigmentation
  • Hemiplegia
  • Frozen shoulder

Contraindications:

  • Indigestion
  • Cough
  • Asthma
  • Menstrual periods
  • Patients undergoing Vamana, Virechana, or Vasti therapies

Nasyam is one of the Panchakarma therapies in Ayurveda. After the preparatory procedures of Mukhabhyangam (facial massage) and Nadi Sweda (steam therapy), a specified quantity of medicated oil or herbal liquid is administered through the nasal passages. This therapy helps cleanse and rejuvenate the head and neck region.

Indications:

  • ENT disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Neck disorders
  • Facial palsy
  • Sinusitis
  • Nasal polyps
  • Facial hyperpigmentation
  • Hemiplegia
  • Frozen shoulder

Contraindications:

  • Indigestion
  • Cough
  • Asthma
  • Menstrual periods
  • Patients undergoing Vamana, Virechana, or Vasti therapies

Aschyotana is an Ayurvedic eye therapy in which medicated drops are instilled into the open eyes from a height of approximately 2 Angulas (about 3–4 cm). It is commonly performed as the initial treatment for various eye disorders.

Indications:

  • Early stage of eye diseases
  • Scleritis
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Eye strain
  • Dry eyes
  • Eye irritation

Netra Tarpana is an Ayurvedic eye therapy in which a ring made of black gram flour dough is placed around the eyes and filled with warm medicated ghee or herbal liquids. During the procedure, the patient is asked to gently blink the eyes to allow the medicine to nourish and rejuvenate the ocular tissues.

Indications:

  • Macular degeneration
  • Retinitis pigmentosa
  • Eye strain and weakness
  • Drooping of eyelids
  • Dry eyes
  • Squint
  • Vata- and Pitta-predominant eye disorders

Contraindications:

  • Extremely hot or cold seasons
  • Patients contraindicated for Nasya therapy
  • Kapha-related eye disorders

Niruha Vasti, also known as Asthapana Vasti, is an Ayurvedic therapeutic enema prepared primarily with herbal decoctions. It is one of the principal Panchakarma therapies and is used to eliminate aggravated Doshas and toxins from the body, thereby helping to manage various chronic diseases.

Contraindications:

  • After the intake of Sneha (oleation therapy)
  • Weak or debilitated individuals
  • Reduced digestive power
  • Immediately after vomiting (Vamana) or purgation (Virechana)
  • Immediately after Nasya therapy
  • Asthma
  • Cough
  • Diabetes
  • Skin diseases
  • Abdominal distension

Dosage:

  • Maximum dosage: 12 Prastha
  • Practical dosage: 700–1200 ml

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Patra means leaves and potali means bundle. The medicinal leaves are processed with oils etc ingredients and made into a bundle tied using a cloth. This is then tapped over hte affected area to provide tapping kind of fomentation.

Indications:

RA, OA, Hemiplegia, Frozen shoulder, Myalgia, Neuralgia, lumbago, paresthesia Tendenitis, Muscle sprain, Bone degenerative disease

Makshika-200ml,lavana-15gm,sneha- 200ml,Kalka(Yashtimadhu)-30gm, kashaya-350ml

Indications:

Ulcerative colitis

Procedure of bandaging the paste of herbs on eyes is known as pindi

Warm pindika-For vatika eye disease

Cold pindika- For paittika eye disease

Indications:

Ulceration, surgical wounds, conjunctivitis

Prachana is one of the type of Raktamokshana in which surgical instrument is used to make prick in targeted areas

Indications:

Localised skin disease, Eczema, Pemphigoid, Alopecia, Localized vein thrombosis

Contraindications:

Too weak, anemia, pregnancy, bleeding disorder.

It is a modified procedure in which putapaka rasa is kept in eyes after tarpana kriya in certain conditions. After tarpana eyes may become dull and weak so to strengthen the eyes, putapaka is done

Indications:

Macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Eye strain and weakness, Drooping of eye lids, Dry eye, squint, Vata pitta predominant conditions.

Contraindications:

Too hot or cold season, who are contraindicated for Nasya, Kaphaja eye disease..

R

Makshika-120 to 200ml, lavana-10 to 15 gm, sneha-120 to 200ml, kalka(satahwa/ yastimadhu)-20 to 30 gm, Kashaya-400ml,mamsa rasa-100 to 120ml

Indications:

Infertility,Good for eyes,rejuvenative,aphrodisiac

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SSPS is the Sudation method, done by the potali made up of njavara rice cooked in milk and balakwatha. It is also known as dhanyapindasweda.

Indications:

  • It improves blood circulation, and prevents degeneration of muscles and bones.
  • It also helps in cases of Muscular wasting, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, MND, Poliomyelitis, LBA, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Chronic arthritis.

Contraindications:

  • Kapha increased conditions, children below 7 years, too weak person, Pregnancy, Acute fever, Diarhhoea, obesity, Oedema, Diabetes, Skin disease, Heart disease, Urinary related disease.

Shirodhara is a procedure in which medicated liquid is poured over the forehead in a steady stream and allowing it to flow over scalp from a specific height for a specified period of time.

Indications:

Headache, Insomnia, Head ache, Palsy, Allergic dermatitis, Psoriasis, Diabetic neuritis

Contraindications:

Glaucoma, Fever, Conjunctivitis, Inflammatory condition of head.

It is a unique treatment, wherein a cylindrical frame made from specialised material is kept over the head and is filled with medicated oil, which is allowed to stay over head for the prescribed time.

Indications:

Head ache, ENT disorder, Frozen shoulder, Neck stiffness etc.

Contraindications:

Fever, Sinusitis, fungal infection, acute inflammatory condition, Children below 7 years.

It is type of bloodletting by using srnga/funnel/vaccum apparatus for sucking blood.

Indications:

  • localized tenderness, Frozen shoulder, hematoma, lowback ache, numbness, Varicose vein.

T

It is a procedure in which medicated buttermilk is poured in a countinuous stream over fore head/ other parts of body in a specific manner for a specified period of time.

Indications:

Diabetic, Insomnia, Menopausal symptoms, Depression, IBS, Hypertension, Dandruff, Increased iop, aneurism

Contraindications:

Weak person, Excess dryness, old patients, vata predominant condition

U

Massage done with medicated powder or paste with affordable pressure in retrogated direction is known as udwarthana.

Indications:

Obesity, Diabetic,Acute neuropathy, TAO, Motor neuropathies, Peripheral vascular disease

Contraindications:

Inflammation, cellulitis, wounds, Deep vein thrombosis, Children, senile person.

Upanaha means to tie/ bandaging. It is an ekangasweda. It is included under both agneya and Anagneyasweda. A hot paste of herbs and powders is applied over the targetted areas and bandaged. This is removed once cooled.

Indications:

Osteo arthritis, Tennis elbow, synovitis of knee joint, calcaneal spur , carpal tunnel syndrome

The procedure of pouring warm medicated thaila in a specific frame on the anterior chest regio is called as uro vasti.

Indications:

Injury in chest, Pain in heart, Cough due to vata, Chest pain, costochondritis

Administration of medicine through uttara margga. In females it can be done through either urinary or vaginal route, In males it is administered through urethral route.

Indications for female:

Infection in vagina, infertility, cervical erosion, cervical intra epithelial tumors, endometrosis, uterine prolapse, tubal block, dysuria, leucorrhoea.

Indications for male:

BPH, Male infertility, erectile dysfunction, Incontinence, Premature ejaculation, oligospermia

V

It is a specific type of Vasti prescribed in only specific conditions.This can be administered even after meal.

Indications:

Low back pain, Stifness in lower back, Rheumatoid arthritis, distension of abdomen.

Makshika-200ml, Lavana-15gm, Ghrta(Vastyamayantakaghrta)-200ml,Kalka(Yashtimadhu,pippali)-30gm, kashya-450 to 480ml

Indications:

Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia

Sudation given by heated pack of sand. It is a type of rukshasweda. It can be done to the whole body or a specific part. It relieves pain and inflammations.

Indications:

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asthma, Fever due to kapha, Kapha related joint pain

Vamana is one among the Panchakarma procedures. Expulsion of aggravated doshas from the body through upper route-Mouth is known as vamana.

Indications:

Reflux esophagitis, Bronchial asthma, Psoriasis, Schizophrenia, Epilepsy, Depression, Psoriatic arthropathy, Poison case, Indigestion.

Contraindications:

Above 60 years, Pregnant, Lactating women before 8 months, Mensturationtime, Hypertension, Cardiac patients, Hypoglycaemic, Peptic ulcer, Children, Piles, etc

Medicines made in to paste (lepam) and applied over the closed eye lids sparing the eye lashes.

Matra- 1/4thangula (approx. 5mm thick)

Indications:

Eye swelling, Eye pain, Burning sensation, redness and glaucoma related conditions

It is one among the Panchakarma procedures. It is a procedure in which aggravated doshas are expelled through adhomarga(rectal route) by intake of oral medicine.

Indications:

Gastrointestinal disease, Genito-Urinary, Hepato-biliary, Dermatological problem, Metabolic, Auto immune and chronic infective disease, Bleeding disorder, Respiratory disease, Ophthalmic disease etc

Contraindications:

Diarrhoea, Muscular dystrophy, Haematuria, Fever.

Makshika-100to150ml, Ghrta-100 to 200ml, Kalka (Pippali)-50 to 60gm, Kashaya-500 to 700ml

Indications:

Aphrodisiac

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