Bathing according to Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Procedure of bathing – Generally, hot water bath is indicated below the neck (temperature should be depend on the area where we live, season, climatic condition.
Dry Powder massage / Udwarthana in Ayurveda
Udwarthana means dry powder massage.
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Here, we can select powders of green gram (ಹೆಸರುಕಾಳು / ಬೇಳೆ), Bengal gram (ಕಡಲೆ), Horse gram (ಹುರುಳಿ) etc, or if necessary some specific medicated powders at Ayurveda shops (on any specific prescription).
Exercise (ವ್ಯಾಯಾಮ) according to Ayurveda
[ctitle title=”Exercise (ವ್ಯಾಯಾಮ) according to Ayurveda” font_size=”18″ big_border_en=”false” uppercase=”true” position=”left” color=”#000000″] by Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh Activities which produce tiredness to the body are known as Vyayama. Benefits of Vyayama Brings lightness to the body. Increases capacity to work. Improves digestion capacity. Reduces (excess) fat deposition. Gives firmness to the body. Note : In our clinical…
Abhyanga / Oil massage in Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
For understanding purpose, it can be taken as oil massage. Here for a common man / for a healthy person, pure sesame oil can be used.
Tambula sevana / Pan chewing according to Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Ayurveda Acharyas have explained about Tambula sevana which is nothing but “Pan chewing”.
Dhoomapaana / Inhalation of medicated fumes in Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Dhoomapaana (ಧೂಮಪಾನ) i.e, inhalation of medicated fumes, scents, garlands etc for diseases arises above the shoulder (nose, ear and throat) by Kapha and Vata dosha.
Gandoosha / Oil pulling in Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Gandoosha (ಗಂಡೂಷ) means holding liquids in the mouth (for few minutes).
Nasya / Nasal drops in Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Nasya means medication through nostrils; is very useful for the diseases of the parts above the shoulders.
Anjana / Application of collyrium according to Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Ayurveda says
चक्षु: तेजोमयं तस्य विशेषात् श्लेष्मतो भयम् ॥
Brushing / Cleaning the teeth according to Ayurveda
By : Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh
Chief Physician
Twigs of some roots / branches of the plants like Karanja (ಹೊಂಗೆ), Apamarga (ಉತ್ತರಣೆ), Mango (ಮಾವು) etc, which possess astringent (ಕಷಾಯ / ಒಗರು), bitter (ತಿಕ್ತ / ಕಹಿ) & pungent (ಖಾರ)