Januvasthi (Knee join therapy)

Januvasti is one of the most effective and time-tested Ayurvedic treatment for chronic knee pain, stiffness, inflammation and injury. The treatment involves retaining pain relieving, warm ayurvedic oils over the affected area for a duration of time using gram flour, followed by gentle massage or Abhyanga. The ayurvedic oils and medicines for the treatment will be selected based on the patient and the condition.

Abhyangam (Ayurveda oil massage)

Abhyangam is an Ayurvedic Treatment for intensely relaxing and refreshing full body massage using special Ayurvedic oils in 7 different postures. Ancient Ayurvedic texts recommends this massage as a daily routine for conditioning and revitalizing the body.

Elakizhi

Elakizhi (Ilakizhi) or Patrapotala Sweda is an ancient Ayurvedic sudation therapy using numerous medicinal leaves (herbs). It induces perspiration within the affected area, which prompts the skin to eliminate wastes. Fresh leaves (ela) having vata pacifying properties make the herbal kizhis (bundles). These kizhis, dipped into warm Ayurvedic oils, will be used for massaging the body.

Njavarakizhi

Njavarakizhi is a distinct Ayurvedic massage using Njavara (Shashtika Shali) or cooked rice mixed with milk and herbal extract of Kurumthotti (Sida Rhombifolia) tied in cotton boluses called as kizhis. The kizhis dipped in medicated Ayurvedic oils will be applied all over the body or a specific part of the body to induce sudation (perspiration).