At Smrithi Ayurcare (M) Sdn. Bhd, our Panchakarma facilities are designed to deliver authentic, comprehensive treatments that go beyond superficial therapies. Panchakarma is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves Pancha (five) karmas (actions) that helps in cleansing the body of accumulated toxins with an aim to restore health. It is a highly specialized Ayurvedic process that involves the use of medicated oils and therapies tailored specifically to each individual’s constitution and health condition. It’s important to understand that simply having a massage with Ayurvedic oil is not an Ayurvedic treatment.
Each Panchakarma treatment at Smrithi Ayurcare (M) Sdn. Bhd is overseen by qualified Ayurvedic doctors, who carefully select the appropriate oils and medicines for your condition. Our well-trained therapists follow specific protocols, ensuring massages are done with invigorating strokes and with a substantial amount of medicated oil, customized for your needs. As explained below, we offer a wide variety of specialized Panchakarma treatments tailored to address specific health conditions and individual needs.
The Ayurvedic doctor selects the ayurvedic oils based on your body type which is used in the massage. In addition to the beneficial effects of massage which reduces stress, improves circulation and relaxes taut muscles, these ayurvedic oils have a rejuvenating effect as they also help eliminate impurities. They also reduce hair-loss and dandruff, condition the scalp, and improve sleep and eyesight. This kind of oleation serves as an absolute preventive measure against many ailments related to the Vatadosha.
It is the massage of the legs below the knees which improves circulation to the extremities, is beneficial for diabetics, increases joint mobility and muscle tightness and is useful in destressing.
Dhara is an Ayurvedic treatment method, which includes the application of a continuous stream of mildly warm oil to the body parts.
Shirodhara, or the dhara treatment given to head is most common. Shirodhara is a form of medicine that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead (the ‘third eye’). The liquids used in shirodhara depend on what is being treated, but can include oil, milk, buttermilk, coconut water, or even plain water. Shirodhara has been used to treat a variety of conditions including eye diseases, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, greying of hair, neurological disorders, memory loss, insomnia, hearing impairment, tinnitus, vertigo, Ménière’s disease and certain types of skin diseases like psoriasis.
Dhanyamladhara is dhara over different body parts other than head. The name of dhara varies with the kind of material used for the dhara.
Finely chopped herbal leaves and herbal powders are warmed in medicated oil and bundled in a poultice which is used for the fomentation massage. In cases of rheumatism and other diseases, fomentation in the affected area brings great relief. Ellakizhi promotes better circulation, relieves stress, and treats osteo-arthritis. It is also ministered to those with spondylosis and sports injuries resulting from soft tissue inflammations and joint pains.
This specialised massage uses ayurvedic powders or churnas to help reduce obesity, impart mobility to the joints and strengthen muscles. The most promising benefit is an all over slimming and toning effect on the body.
A linen bag filled with churna (medicated powder) is used for fomentation, the duration of which varies according to disease conditions. This is effective for ailments due to Vata and Kapha disorders as it produces a therapeutic sweat, which relieves neurological disorders, rheumatism and arthritis.
This is a special Ayurvedic treatment to set right the degenerative changes in the retina and lens of the eyes, to strengthen the optic nerve, ciliary muscles, and to correct the refractive errors in diabetic retinopathy, etc.
Application of medicated paste on the crown of the head is called Thalam. Thalams are of various types according to the nature of the ailment.
Pichu is a palliative treatment for ailments of the head. A long piece of cloth (pichu) folded thickly and broader than the forehead is fixed around the head just above the ear level. A hole nearly one and a half inches wide is made in the front of the band. After preparatory procedures like an oil massage, the prescribed oil is applied on the head. A piece of cotton wad drenched in medicated oil is placed in the hole and allowed to remain there for some time. This process is repeated for a specific duration. Pichu, one of the Purvakarma therapy is considered effective for diseases of the cranial nerves arising from Vata disorder.
In this type of Dhara treatment medicated milk or oil is poured over the forehead in a rhythmatic manner. It is used in psychosomatic diseases like psoriasis with very good results. It also cures headache, giddiness, pain and burning sensations of the palms and feet, diseases of eyes, ears, nose and throat. It is an excellent cure for chronic insomnia. Those patients suffering from insomnia will have sound sleep even while administering the therapy.
This is a special ayurvedic treatment for lower backache or sciatica of different etiology. Warm ayurvedic oil is held on affected area on the lumbosacral region.
This is a special ayurvedic treatment for different kinds of neck complaints including cervical spondylitis, I.V. disc prolapses, arthrosis, etc.
This is a special ayurvedic treatment for the knee joint conditions like arthritis, tendon injuries, sprain, etc.
This is a special ayurvedic treatment for a variety of heart diseases including angina pectoris.
‘Pizhi’ means ‘Squeezing’ and ‘Chil’ means ‘Vigorous movement.’ It is a procedure of squeezing large quantities of warm medicated oil all over the body with one hand and massaging with the other hand, depending on the requirement of each body, as judged by the Ayurvedic Doctor.The oil is selected after careful analysis of the person’s character, body construction (physiological constitution of each individual), digestive power, etc.
When administered many times in succession is found to alleviate pains and is very invigorating. This is one of the best therapies for diseases caused by impaired functioning of the nervous system. This is a rejuvenation therapy as well and will prevent ageing scales and wrinkles. This therapy is also used to cure rheumatism and arthritis.
This is a unique treatment and under this treatment leaves of medicinal plants are boiled and resulting steam is passed to the whole body. This treatment is helpful in to eliminate impurities from the body, reducing fat and also helpful in fighting with some skin diseases. This is also indicated as PURVAKARMA for Panchakarma procedures.
This is one of the most popular therapies used for the purpose of rejuvenation of the body. A bolus of Navara or Shastika rice cooked with milk and herbal decoctions is made into a fist-sized bundle called a kizhi which is used for fomentation. This is done after the application of medicated oil over the whole body and this induces a sweat. It has its proven efficacy and indicated in muscular disorders, neurological anomalies from paralysis to neuralgias, emaciation, and blood related disorders. This in healthy individuals gives a sedation effect, improves blood circulations and metabolism, makes body feels lighter and relaxed. It makes skin soft and gives special luster and glow. It is used not only as part of Panchakarma but also as an effective treatment for many diseases due to Vata disorders. This strengthening formulation helps combat neurological disorders, rheumatism, arthritis, and malnutrition of limbs.
Snehapanam is an Ayurvedic therapeutic measure given to patients for the cure of gastroenterological ailments. Snehapanam is characterized by the oral intake of ghee (purified buttermilk) made from cow’s milk for internal purification before starting the panchakarma therapy (purva karma) or as a treatment.
Snehapanam is considered beneficial in curing different conditions like osteo-arthritis, certain skin diseases like psoriasis, chronic constipation, etc.
In Karna Puran or ear therapy, the ears are filled with herbo-mineral oils which lubricate the delicate filaments of the ear canal, dislodging impurities and sharpening hearing.
Karna Puran creates a feeling of deep restfulness and may be useful in treating insomnia. Earaches, deafness, ringing of the ears, headaches, giddiness, as well as tooth and gum diseases may benefit.
Major Body purification procedure in Panchakarma therapy. When there is congestion in the lungs causing repeated attacks of bronchitis, cold, cough. Vamanam is administrated to eliminate the Kapha causing the excess mucus. All Kapha related diseases are cured by this therapy. This process requires good attention and skilled assistance. In chronic skin diseases like Psoriasis also vamanam is administered.
Virechanam is one among the purificatory therapy in Panchakarma. The administration of purgative substance for elimination of excess of pitta dosha through the rectal route is called virechanam. The patient undergoes controlled purgation for specific time duration. It is beneficial in flushing the toxins from liver, colon etc. Virechana is given when pitta dosha increases causing diseases such as gastritis, liver disease etc. Pitta is situated in intestine hence eliminating it through the rectal route becomes easy. The therapy is indicated where pitta dosha is aggravated or pitta being dominant is associated with kapha or vata dosha. Virechana karma is indicated in glaucoma, gout, worm infestation, skin disease, splenomegaly, hemorrhoids, chronic fever etc.
Ayurvedic Vasti involves the introducing of liquids like medicated oils, herbal decoctions and milk through the perineum (through the anus, urinary meatus or vaginal orifice in women) in order to clean or heal the lower part of the body (below umbilical part). The toxins (ama) accumulated in the lower part of the body or the toxins pushed to the colon, urinary tract or reproductive tract by previous ayurvedic procedures like Oil-therapy (snehan) or Sweat-therapy (swedan) can be cleared with bastis.
Full Body Ayurvedic Massage with Herbal Oil and Localized Steam with Milk.
Nadi swedan is a unique form of swedan procedure where sweating is induced by passing steam over the body part by using a special instrument known as nadi sweda yantra.
