Abhyangham : This is a special warm oil massage in which various strokes are given according to the disease for about 45 - 60 minutes. It is given as a single treatment and also as a preparation for Panchakarma. Depending on the specific disease, medicated oils are chosen very carefully. Fomentation follows after this treatment and is completed by a warm bath using herbal powders to remove the rest oil from the body.
Thyladroni : In this treatment, the whole body is dipped in a carved vessel filled with medicated oils for a period of 45 to 60 minutes. The temperature of the oil is maintained very carefully, and can be given for a time period of 1 to 14 days
Kativasthi : This is a local treatment used in case of low back complaints. Specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with in a boundary of yellow gram powder paste. Duration of this treatment: 35 to 60 minutes.
Podikizhi : In this treatment, fomentation is done with bundled warm herbal powders which are massaged onto specific local areas.
Avagaha swedam : Fomentation is done by taking a bath in a tub or a vessel containing Vata alleviating decoction, milk etc. The prescribed decoction at tolerable temperature is poured into a tub in which the patient is made to sit for a prescribed time period.