Our Brain and spinal cord together forms our neurological system and its malfunctioning due to
factors such as unhealthy diet and lifestyle, external trauma, genetics, infections, congenital
anomalies, stress factor leads to various neurological issues such as paralysis, Bell’s palsy(
facial paralysis), vision disturbances, difficulty in speech/ hearing, impaired cognitive
abilities and behavioral issues, wasting of muscles etc. Ayurveda explains such as vitiated
doshas, especially vata dosha and causing aggravation of bodily tissues that leads to imbalance
in tissue functioning and nourishment leading to dhatu kshaya( depletion of bodily tissues).
Here at Sri Narayani holistic centre, our vaidyas carefully examine the nidana( causative
factors) and tailor appropriate treatments as per the condition by modifying diet and lifestyle
habits and also include yoga, naturopathy, siddha therapies along with Ayurveda to bring about
change in one’s condition. Following are the treatment modules adopted in treating these
conditions.
Shodhana Chikitsa
- Purificatory
procedures/Detox/ Panchakarma.
- Virechana- Purgation
therapy- Medications given to expel vitiated doshas through Purgation.
- Basti/Vasti Karma-Medicated
Oil/Ghee/ Decoction is administered through Rectal route.
- Nasya-Medicated drops
instilled in the nostrils to clear blocked channels.
Shamana Chikitsa
- External Therapies- Lepa(
Medicated paste applied on affected parts/whole body), Abhyanga( Body massage), Taila
Dhara(Pizhichil)- Medicated oil poured on the body / Medicated Decoction dhara, SSPS-
Swastika Shali Pinda sweda( Medicated rice cooked in herbs and fomentation given), Elakizhi(
Patra pinda sweda- medicinal herbs tied in cloth and fomentation given), Kati Basti/ Greeva
Basti/Prista Basti/( warm medicated oil allowed to stay in the Neck/ Low back/ complete
spine), Jambeera Pinda Sweda( Fomentation with lemon mixed with herbs), Pichu( cotton dipped
in medicated oil and applied on affected parts and allowed to stay for stipulated time),
Avagaha( Immersion in medicated decoction), Shirodhara( Pouring of medicated oil on
forehead), Thalapothichil( Medicated paste application on the head), Shirobasti( Medicated
oil allowed to stay on the head for stipulated time), Shiropichu( Cotton dipped in medicated
oil allowed to stay on head for stipulated time), Talam( Application of medicated paste on
the vertex).
Conditions treated
Pakshagata( Paralysis)
Facial Paralysis
Vision disturbances
difficulty in speech/ hearing
impaired cognitive abilities and behavioral issues
wasting of muscles etc
Benefits:
Helps strengthen nerves
Improves muscle tone
Improves flexibility
Improves mobility
Improves speech
Improves cognitive abilities
Helps strengthen musculoskeletal system