Ayurveda, the ancient traditional method of treatment involving combinations of herbal medicines, physical
massages and various other forms of therapy, offers excellent remedies for many illnesses. SSG Ayurvedic
Hospital uses the methods of Ayurveda to treat chronic ailments like Headache, Sinusatis, Spondylosis,
Debilitating diseases, Anxiety, Arthralgia, Asthma, Back pain, Diabetes, Disc Prolapse, Diseases of the eye,
Dislocation, Dystonia, Hemiplegia, Hypertension, Infertility, Miscarriage, Motor Neuron Disease, Multiple
Sclerosis, Obesity, Peptic Ulcer, Peripheral Neuritis, Psoriasis and other skin diseases, Rheumatic Joint
pains, Rheumatoid Arthritis etc
Ayurveda stresses the use of plant-based medicines and treatments. Hundreds of plant-based medicines are
employed. In addition, fats are used both for consumption and for external use. Minerals, including sulfur,
arsenic, lead, copper sulfate and gold are also consumed as prescribed.[10] This practice of adding minerals
to herbal medicine is known as rasa shastra.
Pizhichil is a special massage involving the entire body and which has been found to be very
effective for the treatment of Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis-agitanus,
nervous weakness, nervous disorders etc. In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the
body by two to four trained therapists in a special rhythmic way, continuously for about 60 to 90
minutes per day for 7 to 21 days.
Kizhi is an Ayurvedic treatment for osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondilosis, sports
injuries etc. The process involves the application of herbal leaves and herbs or herbal powders
to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of
7 to 14 days.
Njavarakkizhi is carried out by two to four therapists for about 60 to 90 minutes a day for a
period of 14 days. Njavarakizhi is basically a sudation process in which the whole body or any
specific part is made to perspire by the external application of certain medical puddings tied
up in muslin bags. Rheumatism, pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure,
cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases find its treatment in Njavarakizhi.
Sirovasthi involves pouring certain lukewarm herbal oils into a cap fitted on the patient's head.
This is carried out 15 to 60 minutes every day for a period of 7 days or as per the condition of
the patient. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils,
mouthand throat, severe headaches, and other Vatha originated diseases.
‘sira’ means head and ‘dhara’ is the continues flow. This treatment is a continuous flow of oil on the body
of the patient. Sirodhara is a cold massage. Dhara uses oils as well as some concoctions. Sirodhara is carried
out, by using a pot having a yarn wick fitted into the hole. This pot would be hanged over the wooden vessel
in which the patient is lying. The medications would be poured into the pot and the liquid would be gradually
trickled onto the head.
Udvarthanam is an Ayurvedic treatment for diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity (excess fat)
and certain rheumatic ailments. This is a typical massage with herbal powder for about 30 to
45 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days.
The Ayurvedic treatment Dhara (which means 'flow') involves making herbal oils, medicated milk,
medicated butter milk etc., flow over the forehead for about 45 minutes per day for 7 to 21 days.
This treatment is mainly for insomnia, Vatha predominated diseases, mental tension and certain skin
As a solution for obesity, especially diabetic gangrene, SSGA Hospital provides an Ayurvedic treatment
called Abhyangam. It is a special type of oil massage in which rhythmic strokes are given according
to the nature of the diseases for 45 minutes a day for 14 days.
Through the treatment called Kativasthi, effective relief is provided for all types of back pain
and spinal disorders. In this process, specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower
back with herbal paste boundary. This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
is another Ayurvedic treatment wherein, warm medicated oil is poured over the chest for 45 minutes.
This is an effective treatment for asthma, other respiratory problems, heart diseases and muscular chest pain.
Headaches, paralysis, mental disorders, certain types of skin diseases etc. are treated in Ayurveda
through the procedure called Nasyam. This special treatment involves applying certain herbal juices,
medicated oils etc. through the nose for 7 to 14 days.
Ayurvedic treatment is done for patients suffering from hemiplegia, paralysis, rheumatic complaints etc.
The process involves pouring warm herbal liquid all over the body in a rhythmic way through a special
vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily.
Patients suffering from various ailments associated with the ear are given the treatment called
Karnapooranam. This is process by which, medicated fumes are applied to the ears for 5 to 10 minutes.
It also helps to keep the ears clean and healthy.
