Agnikarma

Agnikarma is a para surgical procedure where direct heat is applied over the affected area (pain/inflammation).

This is a therapy which needs maximum attention, care and skill also. Because ayurveda advices Agnikarma as a last option for any chronic disease. After trying all the other options like internal medicine, external therapies etc. then comes Agnikarma which should be done with utmost care and attention. Avanika offers Agnikarma treatment for plantar fasciitis too.

Carpel tunnel syndrome, sciatica, tennis elbow etc.

Avagaham

Avagaha is a type of Swedana, in which the patient is made to sit in a tub filled with medicated decoction.

Benefit: Sciatica, back pain, another rectal diseases, vaginal diseases, retention of urine and arthritis.

Thalapodichil

Application of medicated paste on the vertex/head over a period of time.

Benefits: Anxiety, other psychological problems, hypertension, insomnia, hair fall,. premature greying of hair and eye diseases.

Netra tharpanam

Netra seka

Pouring of medicated liquid or decoction over the eye from a particular height.

Benefits: Reduces pain in eyes, photophobia, burning sensation, foreign body sensation, infection of eye etc.

Dhooma pana

It is a procedure of inhaling medicated smoke through nostrils.

Benefits: It clears the airway, take out excess phlegm, opens the channels of head, reduce excessive sleep, used in diseases of ear, nose and mouth.

Karna dhoomana

Inserting medicated smoke or fumes using a varthi (made up of herbs ,guggulu and ghee) done with Doopana Yantra.

Benefits: In ear pain, infections, otitis externa, etc.

Karna Poorana

Filling ear with medicated oil or liquid for a particular time.

Benefits: Tinnitus, ear pain, temporary loss of  hearing, itching in ear and impact ear wax.

Thalam

Local application of medicated paste or oil in a small quantity on the Sahasradhara Chakra (center of head).

Benefit: To balance Kapha during treatment, reduce Pitta while applying hot oil treatment in head, induce sound sleep, manasika rogas (mentel disorders), head ache and fever.

Pichu

In this procedure a long piece of cotton or cloth soaked in warm medicated oil (according to the condition) is placed over affected area for a specific time.

Benefit: Both Snehana and Swedana at the same time, useful in the area which external vasthi cannot perform, reduce mild pain and reduces vata.