Practiced in Kerala for the last 5000 years Ayurveda is one of the oldest forms of treatment method that is being practiced in Kerala. It is mainly this ancient and rich Ayurvedic history of the land that gave the place the name’ Ayurvedic hub to the south’, true to this name, Kerala is one of the best Ayurvedic treatment centres to the south. The state is not just known for the fascinating beauty of nature and the wild but is also known among travelers for its rich Ayurvedic culture and heritage. Being a state with very unique climate and geographical structure, Kerala offers the travelers with a moderate climate throughout the year; in addition, the soil structure of the state is so unique that it promotes the growth of a number of herbs and shrubs with medicinal qualities. It is mainly the uniqueness in the climate, the specialty in the soil constitution like those in the inland water detonations and the availability of raw materials which is the medicinal plants are all things that promote the growth of Ayurveda to the south. Being one of the best known Ayurvedic destinations in the country, Kerala holds in a number of best Ayurvedic treatment centres located to the best travel destinations in the land like the Aura Spa in Munnar that offers the Ayurvedic tourists visiting with a number of best herbal packages.
Most of the Ayurvedic travelers and tourist visit the herbal travel destinations and Ayurvedic centres in Kerala with an aim to enjoy and witness the magical effect of the Ayurveda treatments offered in Kerala. Given below are some of the most common Ayurvedic treatments that are being offered in the herbal destinations of Kerala.
Abhyangam with Shirodhara
Abhyangam is one of the most commonly seen herbal therapies that are being offered in almost all the treatment centres in Kerala. This Ayurvedic medication mostly includes a whole body massage with medicated oils in large amounts. Whereas, Shirodhara is an Ayurvedic treatment where the medicated liquids are poured over the forehead in a continuous flow. The medicated oil used in Shirodhara would vary depending upon the type of ailment. Milk, buttermilk, oil, plain water or even coconut water could be used in this herbal therapy. In the therapy Abhyangam with Shirodhara, both of these individual therapies are being inducted together to get the best result. Some of the ailment for which this therapy would be useful includes sinusitis, nourishes the skin, allergic rhinitis, memory loss, aids in removing impurities, neurological disorders, allergic rhinitis, memory loss, eye diseases and more.
Herbal Facial
This is a very simple herbal therapy common in almost all the Ayurvedic treatment packages offered in Kerala. It is a simple skin care therapy that mostly includes medical powders and fresh creams. The herbal facial offered mostly includes herbal massage over the face with medicated oil and cream. A special herbal pack is being applied on the face which aims at treating pimples. This therapy is known to be effective and suitable for all skin type and thus could be applied by anyone without being concerned on the after effect of the treatments. This is one of the oldest and most known facial herbal therapies that are being used in most of the treatment centres.
Nasal Medication:
Nasal medication, better known as Nasyam is one of the other best Ayurvedic therapy offered in the treatment centres of Kerala. In simple words, this treatment therapy includes the installation of herbal oils or medicated liquids through the nostrils. One of the main aims of this treatment includes the cleaning or removal of the mucus and clogs. The therapy helps in clearing the head channels and stimulates the nervous system and the brain cells. The Nasal Medication is said to be very effective in treating a number of ailments related to head, nose and neck area. The therapy is one of the best effective modes of cleaning treatment where the toxic elements of the body are being released out through administering medicated oil through the nasal cavity.
Sarvanga Dhara
This is an Ayurvedic therapy that is mostly performed by pouring streamed medicated liquids all over the body of the patient in need. Here the lightly heated medicated oil is being poured over the body of the patient until they sweat and feel refreshed. The only aim of this treatment is to rejuvenate the whole body by strengthening the muscles and tissue in the body. There are a number of other benefits of the treatment which includes improved joint flexibility, increased blood circulation, maintaining a well-balanced body and more. The treatment mainly includes the flow of medicated oil through the body; a number of ingredients like the buttermilk are all used in this therapy. The treatment mostly lasts for an hour and is one of the best effective herbal therapies.
Kizhi
This is one of the most commonly seen Ayurvedic treatments in most of the herbal centres in Kerala. Kizhi in simple words is a massage therapy that mainly aims at the complete wellness of the body. It is one of the best rejuvenation treatments which is very effective and offers the patents with a newborn like a feel. The Kizhi therapy includes 2 different types where one is the Podi Kizhi and the other is the Ella Kizhi. In Podi Kizhi a number of medicated powders are heated up and then massaged upon the body of the patient. In Ella Kizhi the patient is being treated with a number of herbs with medicinal properties. One of the best results of the Kizhi is that it offers a glowing and radiant skin.
Most of the Ayurveda packages offered in the herbal treatment centres of Kerala aim at offering complete wellness to the body mind and soul of the patient. Listed above are some of the best herbal therapies that are mostly seen in the best treatment centres. Being a land that facilitates the growth of herbal plants with medical properties, Kerala tops the list as a herbal travel destination. To the south most ends the state is one of the best travel destinations where medical tourists could enjoy the best time.