Basic Concepts of "Panchakarma" Therapy.

According to “Ayurveda” the ancient science of life stands for attaining the “moksha” means liberation from the mind and body and fuse together with the eternal soul.

Every living body having the part of eternal soul,that's why the physical and mental growth is happening. In order to attain the liberation,our body and mind should be purified – Indian Philosophy says.

For purifying the the mind and body “ayurveda” suggests the following methods.

The purification treatments classified into two,

1.swasthavrutham (cleansing the body of a healthy person and rejuvenating the system hence maintaining the complete physical and mental health)

2.athuravrutham (treating the diseased state of a person and attaining the complete physical and mental health)

The treatment methods mainly classified into two,brumhanam and lankanam.

Brumhanam means which uplifts the growth rate,rejuvenates and nourishing the body.

Langhanam means which clears the blockages of body channels,promotes the circulation of lymph,blood,nerve functions and gives lightness to the body

The Lankhana chikitsa again subdivided into Cleansing,Pacifying and surgical correction.

The Cleansing treatments again subdivided into external and internal.

The external treatments are snehanam (Uzhichil,pizhichil,dhara etc.),Abyangam,Parishekam,Shirolepanam,Udwarthanam,Swedanam etc.

The internal methods are vamanam,virechanam,vasthi,nasyam,rakthamoksham. They are kown as the “panchakarma” chikitsa. They are Vomiting,Purging,medicated enema,Nasal application and blood letting.

After the five fold purification methods if the impure Dosha remains,then we do the pacifying treatments known as Samana chikitsa.

In some cases if the body not impure much or the Dosha not vitiated much,here we can apply the pacifying treatment alone will be enough.

In short,the treatments divided into two – cleansing and pacifying.

For the cleansing treatment we applying the five fold purification methods called “panchakarma therapy”.

They are as follows;

1.vamanam (medically induced vomiting)

2.Virechanam (medically induced Purging)

3.Vasthi (medicated enema)

4.Nasyam (Medicinal application through nostrils)

5. Rakthamoksham (draining out the impure blood)

And for the Pacifying treatment methods are fasting,diet adjustment,lifestyle adjustments,exercises,expose to wind,expose to sun light. Herbal medications and external oil treatments depending upon the conditions and severity of the illnesses.

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The Growth of a baby....

The growth of a Baby begins just after the conception in the mother's womb. During the second half of pregnancy and in the early childhood the growth will be so fast. And also up to the age of two the growth rate will be high. At the time of birth the body weight will be approximately 3 kg. During the first trimester the baby growing 25–30 gm daily. Then up to one year time 400 gm every month. On the 5^th month the body weight will be about the double from the body weight at birth time.

The factors affecting the growth of the baby are the Nutrition,Infections and infestations of the parasites,trauma,changes in the weather,hereditary factors etc.

A healthy new born baby will have the following characteristics:

Body weight at time of birth will be 2.8 Kg to 3 kg.

Length of the Baby will be about 50 cm.

Circumference of the head 34-35 cm.

Circumference of the chest 31–32 cm.

During the first 7 days body weight will be reducing up to 10% and in another 10 days time it will regain back.

The New born baby should cry louder it is a normal sign.

If the baby cries in low feeble noise it shows something wrong with the neurological conditions.

A healthy new born baby will sleep about 80% time.

The Normal Respiratory rate of a new born baby will be 35 – 40 per minute.

And normal heart beat will be 120 – 140 per minute.

Healthy new born baby will pass urine in minutes after the delivery. If not happen it shows something wrong.

The first stool will be hard and blackish. In 24 hrs time it has to come normally.

After the birth,in one hour time baby will start suck for milk and will cry for feeding in every 3-4 hours time.

A normal healthy newborn baby will start feeding naturally. 

In the first month itself baby responding to sounds.Second month if we smile bay will will respond same.

Third month,able to recognize the mother,trying to lift the head and hands often.

Fourth month,try to grab and hold articles we gave.

Fifth month,trying to sit with support.

Sixth month,making noises like “ma” “ba” etc..

Seventh month,holding things firmly.

Eighth month,sitting his own.

Ninth month,Trying to stand,making noises.

Tenth month,trying to walk with support.

Eleventh month,moving on the knee.

Twelfth month,can stand without support,trying to imitate others,playing and speak some words etc.

Caring Newborn Baby in Ayurveda

Hello Readers and My Dear Patients,

Ayurveda The Science of Life explained in eight branches.

 They are General Medicine,Pediatrics,Psychiatry,ENT,Surgery,Toxicology,Geriatrics and Rejuvenation.

Pediatrics (Balachikitsa) It is very well explained in Ayurveda texts.

The procedures for caring the  new born baby right after the the birth,care for the Mother,treatments for illnesses due to the impure breast milk,feeding and food for the infant at different periods,the methods and information to handle a new born baby.

 These are the main topics included in the branch called “kaumarabrithyam” in ancient Sanskrit texts which is known as Pediatrics.

In these chapters explained the stages upto the age of Two. Then onward upto 12 years the period is called “Balya”

Ayurveda texts tells that a pregnant lady who taken care and very well followed the stage by stage diet lifestyle medication and other routines in every month during the pregnancy will have a normal delivery of a healthy baby.

 Which is explained in the chapters called “Garbhini Paricharanam”.

The Mental and Physical changes during the pregnancy,the Diet,Lifestyle,the routine tests,medication etc.. are very well detailed in ancient Ayurveda texts 5000 years back itself.

The following factors affecting the growth of the baby in Mother’s womb.

 The Diet,Lifestyle,Mental stress,hypertension,anemia,cardiac problems,kidney diseases,Viral infections during the pregnancy will affect the growth of the baby. 

Medication for Thyroid and Diabetes also affecting the baby badly. 

The genetic factors like intellectual power and physical appearance will form in the mother’s womb itself. 

The baby boy will have more length and body weight than baby girl during pregnancy.

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VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPES) "DRAKSHA" FRUITS THAT HEALS

                                                                      (Grape Plant)

Botanical Name: Vitis Vinifera
Sanskrit Name:   Draksha
English Name:    Grapes
Malayalam Name: Munthiri
Parts Used: Fruits fresh and Dried.

Uses:
Laxative,Diuretic and Cooling the body. And also a very good blood purifier.
It is one among the chief content in "Draksharishtam" "Drakshadi Kashayam" and "Drakshadi leham" among the ayurvedic medicines.
It is useful in anemia,dyspepsia and disuria. 

It is very good effective for the constipation in infants during the teething etc. Give one teaspoon grape juice morning and evening will work.
It is suggested as an expectorant when take with other ayurvedic herbs. Also used to treat jaundice along with other medications depending upon the condition.
For further clarification contact your ayurveda physician.
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Arecanut Plant

                                                                   (Arecanut Plant)


Botanical Name: Areca Catechu   
Family Name: Arecaceae
Malayalam Name; Adacka
English name: Arecanut
Useful Part: Roots and Seeds

Uses:  
Arecanut can be used for preparing medicines - Diabetes,Skin Diseases,Asthma,And Blood pressure. 
Some of the ayurveda wormicidal medicines contains arecanut extracts.
It cures the intestinal worms.
The Leaf juice boil with coconut oil can be used for muscular pain as local application.
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Turmeric Plant - Simple Tips

                                                                                             (Turmeric Plant)

                                                                       

Turmeric Plant

Botanical Name: Curcuma Longa

Family Name: Zingiberace

Sanskrit Name: Haridra

Malayalam Name: Manjal

Useful Part: Rhizome (root tuber)

Uses:

Sinusitis,sneezing and nose block....

Half teaspoon pure Turmeric powder mix with a cup of hot milk to be taken early in the morning.

Inhale the smoke from the burning turmeric also will give relief.

Ear ache:

Fresh turmeric juice mix with one fourth quantity of mustard oil stir well and boil for few minutes.

After cooling four drops can be applied in the ear to reduce the ear ache.

Intestinal worms:

Fresh turmeric juice one teaspoon,asafoetida powder(Kayam) one pinch mix together take in empty stomach for 7 days.

Diabetes:

Dry turmeric Powder add five times gooseberry powder and store well in a air tight jar.

 Two teaspoon mix with half a glass of hot water to be taken before break fast and before dinner.

 Regular use will give good results.

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Ginger - Single Drug Remedies in Ayurveda

(Ginger Plant)

Ginger

Botanical Name: Gingiber Offinale Rox

Family Name: Gingiberace

Malayalam Name: Enji

Sanskrit Name: Ardrakam

Useful part: Root tuber (Rhizome)

Uses:

  It improves digestion.

 Enhancing the proper functioning of stomach and intestines.

Using for indigestion,fever and cough.

In case of indigestion, one teaspoon of ginger juice add half teaspoon of honey mix well and can be taken thrice daily before food.

In stomach ache,One teaspoon ginger juice mix jagry(sharkara) can be taken frequently

In cough with phlegm- dry ginger (chukku) powder mix with dried cumin seeds (jeerakam) and sugar, crush these three together and take half teaspoon frequently.

 It will ease the condition. 

In early stages it will work if the condition is sever consult your ayurveda physician for further advise.

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Single Drug Remedies - "Kantakari" Solanum Xanthocarpum

                                                           (Solanum Xanthocarpum Plant)

Botanical Name: Solanum Xanthocarpum
Sanskrit Name:Kantakari
Malayalm Name: Kantakari Chunda

Useful part: the Root

Uses: Dried root crushed 60 gms boil with one liter water,reduce to 250 ml,filter and boil again to reduce to 125 ml.
60 ml decoction mix with one pinch of dried pepper powder and one pinch hingu(asafoetida) can be taken twice daily before food will give marked relief in Bronchial asthma. Continue for better results.
For further clarifications contact your ayurveda physician.

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Hot Weather going to affect you; Some simple tips to protect yourself.

Hello Readers and My Dear Patients,

As you all know i am living at the center zone of Kerala,south India. The April just going to end,but this year it is getting very hot so early. 

So we all, very anxious about the March, April and May.

 I think it is going to record new high in the temperature chart this year.

 Naturally scarcity of water,dust,pollution,and a number of communicable diseases may spread faster.

According to Ayurveda, six seasons are there, this period the "vasantha rithu" going to end and we are entering into "Greeshama Rithu" which will be the beginning of the hot season.

 The vatha dosha will aggravate and the Pitha tending to go up - i mean the wind and fire element. 
In this season we have to stay away from the food and lifestyle which will aggravate the wind and fire element in the body.

 And prefer more food which gives cooling and unctuous properties after the digestion(after reaching the greeshma rithu). 

Here is a list;
All the spicy are hot in potency so avoid chilly,pepper etc. 

After the sisira rithu next comes the vasantha rithu(february-march) during this season the digestive power will be lesser so we should not take any heavy food stuff which is difficult to digest.

 When it become hot, out side the human body,our internal fire energy spreading out hence digestion will be poor. That is why suggesting light and easily digestible food in this season.

Oil massages,oil application through the nostrils,induced vomiting etc can be done now with the direction of an ayurvedic physician in order to cleanse the system(panchakarma therapy).

Sandal paste can be applied over the body after the bath.

The meat should be grilled under fire before eating followed by honey.

Light alcoholic preparations and can accompany with lovely partner - recommended. 

The drinking water can be boiled with dried ginger or water added with honey can be used for drinking purposes.

Day time sleep compulsorily avoided in this season.
 To avoid sleep we can walk along the green forests or rest under the trees during the day-suggested.
In the diet strictly avoid heavy,cold,unctuous and citrus items.
 For example avoid pork,lamb,deep fried items,burgers,pizza,diary products etc.

Can go for steamed and light break fast -porridge is better.
Dinner- soup based noodles preferred.

we will continue... your comments appreciated.

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Ayurvedic Treatment Methods (Panchakarma)

Hello Readers and My Dear Patients,
In Ayurveda the treatment methods classified as follows;
basically branched into two variants, 

'Swasthavritham'(maintenance)
which meant for the maintaining the vigor and vitality of a healthy person by Rejuvenating body and mind.

'Athuravritham'(cure)
It is for treating the diseased state of the mind and body without agitating other parts of the body.

Today here we brief about(swastha vritham) the maintenance system;cleansing the body by the five fold purification therapy called 'panchakarma'.
1.Snehanam (lubricating the body by various methods) 

2.Swedanam(steaming or fomenting)

3.Nasyam(medicated oil application through 
nostrils)

4.Sneha vasthi(medicated oil enema)

5.Kashaya vasthi(enema with special medicated combination of oils,herbal decoction, Epsom salt,and herbal paste etc.)

It has got three steps;
1.'poorva karma'(preparatory step)
2.'pradhana karma'(main treatment course)
3.'paschath karma'(post-treatment care)

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