MARMA TREATMENT : It takes supreme importance to know the marmas of the body and extend the right treatment for a disease that afflicts a person. Triveni is one of the rare marma chikitsa centres in Kerala and very well known for the expert doctors in the field ofand their wisdom in the branch.
Vamana : Excretion of Doshas through the mouth by administration f emetic drugs is called vamana. This is the best therapy for vitiation of Kapha.Virechana : Excretion of Doshas through the anus by the administration of laxative s and purgatives is Virechana. This is a specific process for elimination of Pitta-dosha.
Vasti : This is a therapy of utmost importance and should be done carefully with all necessary precautions. This is the best treatment for vitiation of vata. 4.Nasya: It is the process of administration of medicines through the nostrils and is specifically indicated for treatment of the diseases of the head.
Rakta-mokshana : The process of taking out blood from the body is known as Rektamoksha or blood letting. This technique is adopted in instances of impure blood for managing diseases caused by Rakta and Pitta.
Pinda-sweda:Herein, the whole body or any specific part thereof is made to perspire by the application of medicinal puddings externally in the form of bolus tied up in a muslin bag. The method has been prevalent in Kerala from tome immemorial and is still in practice.
The body must be well anointed before it is subjected to heat and diaphoresis. Generally a course of this treatment lasts for 7 days, 14 days or 21 days. Great restrictions are to be observed during these days of actual treatment as well as for an equal number of f days thereafter in respect of diet as well as physical and mental exertion of every type.
Siro-vasti:In this process imedicated oil is allowed to remain o n the head for a prescribed period with the help of a cap-like contraption without top. The prescribed medicated oil is warmed to body temperature and slowly poured into o this cap with the patient sitting on a stool of knee height.