Pizhichil : For specific requirements, sometimes it is followed by massage for optimal absorption. Massage in Ayurveda has nothing to do with muscles or fat tissue, but all with penetration and deeper cell communication.
Kizhi : Either Herbal leaves/powders, specific rice type, lemon or other ingredients are applied to the whole body in boluses (similar to Thai stamps) with oils, milk or decoction. This treatment is effective in osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondylosis, sports injuries etc.
Dhara : Herbal oils, medicated milk or buttermilk are poured on the forehead in a specific method for about 45 minutes. It is provided for 7 to 21 days. This treatment is effective in insomnia, vata predominant diseases, mental stress, certain skin diseases etc.
Sirovasthi : Variety of lukewarm oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head, for 15 to 60 minutes.This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of mouth, throat and nostrils, severe headaches, burning sensation of the head and other vata diseases.Navarakizhi : This treatment is effective for all types of rheumatism, joint pain, emaciation of the limbs, high and low blood pressure, high cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.
Udvarthanam:This massage is performed with dry, herbal powders (choornam) for about 30 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment is effective for the diseases like hemiplegic affections, paralysis, obesity, excess of fat in tissues and specific rheumatic diseases.