Core Procedures

Traditional Panchakarma Healing for Complete Wellness

Core Procedures Therapies in Thanjavur

At Santhosh Ayurvedic Hospital in Thanjavur, we provide authentic Panchakarma therapies designed to cleanse, rejuvenate, and restore the body naturally. Panchakarma is one of the most powerful Ayurvedic detoxification treatments that helps remove toxins, improve body balance, and support overall physical and mental wellness. Our Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments in Thanjavur are carefully performed by experienced therapists using traditional methods and personalized care for effective healing and relaxation.

Our core Panchakarma therapies include Abhyangam, Virechanam, Nasya, Pizhichil, Kizhi, Dhara, and other specialized Ayurvedic treatments that help improve blood circulation, reduce stress, strengthen immunity, and promote natural body healing. These therapies are beneficial for managing chronic pain, stress, fatigue, digestive disorders, joint problems, skin conditions, and lifestyle-related health issues. Each therapy is customized according to the patient’s body type, health condition, and wellness goals to ensure better results.

At Santhosh Ayurvedic Hospital, we focus on providing a calm and traditional healing environment for Panchakarma treatment in Thanjavur. Our experienced Ayurvedic doctors and therapists guide patients throughout the detoxification and rejuvenation process with personalized attention and wellness support.

Why Choose Us

Authentic Panchakarma Therapies

We provide traditional Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments using proven healing techniques and natural therapies.

Experienced Ayurvedic Doctors

Our skilled practitioners carefully assess each patient and recommend suitable detox and rejuvenation treatments.

Personalized Wellness Programs

Every Panchakarma therapy is customized based on the patient’s body type, health condition, and wellness needs.

Calm Healing Environment

We offer a peaceful and hygienic treatment atmosphere for complete relaxation and comfortable healing.

Holistic Healing Approach

We offer a peaceful and hygienic treatment atmosphere for complete relaxation and comfortable healing.

Holistic Ayurvedic Care

From therapy sessions to dietary and lifestyle guidance, we provide complete wellness support for long-term health benefits.

TREATMENT PACKAGE CHART

Skin Care Package

Abhyangam
Udwarthanam
Lepanam
Mukhalepam (Face pack)

Back Pain Package

Kativasti
Podikkizhi / Ilakkizhi
Shirovasti
Avagaham

Arthritis Package

Podikkizhi / Ilakkizhi
Lepanam
Dhaniamla dhara (local)
Abhyangam

Insomnia Package

Taila dhara/Ksheera Dhara
Talam
Talapothichil
Shirovasti

Health and Beauty Package

Pizhichil
Navarakkizhi
Abhyangam
Tailadhara

Spondylosis Package

Podikkizhi / Ilakkizhi
Greeva vasti
Shirovasti
Nasyam

Psoriasis Package

Abhyangam
Takra Dhara
Lepanam
Full Panchakarma Procedures

Allergy and Asthma Package

Udwarthanam
Takra Dhara
Virechanam
Kativasti

ENT Disorders Package

Nasyam
Gandhoosham/Kabalam
Dhara
Shirovasti

Migraine Package

Taila Dhara/Ksheera Dhara
Nasyam
Talam
Shirovasti

Piles Package

Avagaham
Kativasti

Rejuvenation Package

Pizhichil
Abhyangam
Dhara
Navarakkizhi

Body Purification Package

Abhyangam
Pizhichil
Udwarthanam
Full Panchakarma procedures

Blood Purification Package

Abhyangam
Pizhichil
Udwarthanam
Virechanam

Spine & Neck Care Package

Kativasti
Greeva vasti
Avagaham
Navarakkizhi
Abhyangam

General Massage Package

Abhyangam
Herbal Steam Bath

Gastrointestinal Disorders Package

Snehapanam
Virechanam
Navarakkizhi
Vasthi

Abhyangam ( Medicated Oil Massage )

Abhyanga Snana is a traditional Ayurvedic full-body oil massage therapy used as a preparatory treatment in Panchakarma. Performed with warm herbal oils and synchronized massage techniques, it helps relax the body, improve circulation, relieve stress, and rejuvenate the mind and body. Widely practiced in the Kerala Ayurvedic tradition, it is beneficial for general wellness, muscle relaxation, and postnatal care

Benefits

  • Improves blood circulation and detoxification
  • Relieves stress, pain, and muscle stiffness
  • Promotes deep sleep, vitality, and relaxation
  • Rejuvenates the body, nourishes skin, and delays aging

Dhara is a traditional Kerala Ayurvedic therapy in which a continuous stream of warm medicated oil, herbal decoction, milk, or buttermilk is gently poured onto the forehead for 45 to 90 minutes. This deeply relaxing treatment calms the mind and revitalizes the nervous system, often creating a peaceful trance-like state. Shirodhara is usually performed after Abhyangam for enhanced benefits and can be customized according to the Dosha condition. It is commonly used to help with stress, insomnia, sinusitis, memory loss, neurological disorders, vertigo, and certain skin diseases. Research also suggests that Shirodhara may improve blood circulation and oxygen supply to the brain.

Benefits

  • Strengthens central nervous system (CNS)
  • Strengthens sensory organs
  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Decreases hypertension
  • Offers sound sleep
  • Prescribed in clinical conditions like Epilepsy, Diabetic, Neuropathy and Paralysis

Shirodhara

Shirovasthi

Shirovasthi is an important Ayurvedic oil therapy in which lukewarm medicated herbal oil is retained on the head using a special cap for 15 to 60 minutes over several days. This treatment is highly beneficial for conditions caused by Vata imbalance, including severe headaches, facial paralysis, dryness of the nose and throat, and burning sensations in the head. The warm oil deeply nourishes the nervous system and improves circulation. It is also considered effective for neuralgia, deafness, optic atrophy, hemicrania, and disorders affecting the cranial nerves.

Benefits

  • Reduces Anxiety and Stress
  • Bestows liveliness to the organs. A clear voice and firm jaws and strength to the head
  • Reduces dryness of the mouth and nose
  • It is prescribed in clinical conditions like Head ache, Ear ache, humming in the ear and ailments connected with Vata in the head.
Pizhichil is a traditional Kerala Ayurvedic therapy in which warm medicated oil is continuously squeezed over the body using cloth while gentle massage is performed simultaneously by trained therapists. The treatment is done in different body positions to ensure complete coverage and maximum benefit. It helps relax the muscles, improve circulation, and rejuvenate the body. Pizhichil is especially effective for Vata-related disorders such as paralysis, hemiplegia, muscle spasms, and degenerative muscle diseases.

Benefits

  •  Relieves body pain and muscle spasms
  • Helps preserve and promote optimum health
  • Helps in the healing of fractured bones
  • Increases immunity and prolongs life span
  • Promotes development of muscles
  • Improves skin complexion

Pizhichil

Navarakkizhi

Navarakkizhi is a special Kerala Ayurvedic therapy in which warm boluses of cooked Navara rice, prepared with milk and herbal decoction, are used to massage and foment the body. This nourishing treatment helps strengthen muscles, improve circulation, and rejuvenate the body. Performed in different body positions, it provides deep relaxation and supports tissue healing. Navarakkizhi is highly beneficial for neurological disorders, arthritis, rheumatism, joint problems, and muscular weakness.

Benefits

  • Strengthens the body
  • Rejuvenates the tissues
  • Improves muscle tone
  • Improves blood supply by cleansing the channels of circulation
 

This Ayurvedic therapy involves the application of warm medicated oil along with herbal leaves or herbal powders over the body to reduce pain and inflammation. The treatment is usually performed for about 45 minutes daily for one to two weeks. It is highly beneficial for arthritis, spondylosis, back pain, muscular stiffness, sports injuries, and other soft tissue inflammations. The therapy helps improve circulation, relax muscles, and strengthen the joints and spine.

Benefits

  • Relieves pain, numbness and edema
  • Controls vitiated Vata
  • Improves peripheral blood supply
  • Cures diseases like arthritis, paralysis and convulsions
  • Stimulates the nerve endings
  • Treatment for Spondylitis and Sports injuries.

Podikkizhi / Ilakkizhi

Kativasti

Kativasti is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy in which lukewarm medicated oil is retained on the head using a special cap for a specific duration over several days. This treatment deeply nourishes the nervous system and is highly effective for Vata-related disorders. It helps relieve severe headaches, facial paralysis, dryness of the nose and throat, burning sensation of the head, and cranial nerve disorders. Shirovasthi is also beneficial for neuralgia, deafness, optic atrophy, and hemicrania while promoting deep relaxation and balance.

Benefits

  • Reduces Anxiety and Stress
  • Bestows liveliness to the organs. A clear voice and firm jaws and strength to the head
  • Reduces dryness of the mouth and nose
  • It is prescribed in clinical conditions like Head ache, Ear ache, humming in the ear and ailments connected with Vata in the head

This Ayurvedic steam therapy begins with a gentle application of warm herbal oil over the body, followed by herbal steam treatment inside a special steam chamber while keeping the head outside. The medicated steam promotes sweating, opens the skin pores, and helps eliminate toxins from the body. It also balances the three Doshas and improves circulation and skin health. This therapy is highly beneficial for detoxification, relaxation, skin toning, and providing a natural healthy glow.

Herbal Steam Bath

Takra Dhara

Takra means buttermilk and Dhara means pouring. This therapy calms the individual down by using medicated buttermilk, which is poured onto the forehead to relieve insomnia, depression and other stress related problems. This prevents graying of the hair, reduces headaches, increases digestive power and alleviates anorexia. In cases of psoriasis, Dhara is performed on the affected area to have a curative effect.

A mixture specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the chest and retained inside an herbal paste boundary for 30 to 45 minutes. The healing properties of herbal oils used for this massage enriches the blood and builds and maintains strong muscle and connective tissues.

Urovasti

Greeva vasti

Specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the neck and retained inside the black gram paste boundary for the required duration. The healing properties of herbal oils used for this therapy deeply cleans and enriches the blood, builds and maintains strong muscle and connective tissues and lubricates the joints keeping them flexible and pain free.

Benefits

  • Loosens stiff joints
  • Helps to cure cervical spondylitis, neck pain, paralysis and numbness of hands
  • Stimulates and nourishes nerves relieving pain and numbness

This is a special treatment in which warm medicated oil is retained over the knee joint. This treatment is very effective in treating different conditions of the knee joints like arthritis, degenerative conditions etc.

Benefits

  • Relieves cracking of the Knee joints.
  • Relives pain in arthritis of Knee Joints.
  • Helps in degenerative conditions of the Knee joint

Janu vasti

Netra Tarpanam

A special treatment in which the eyes are bathed in pure medicated cow’s ghee. This procedure takes 15 minutes.

Benefits

  • Relieves the strain due to constant glaring to the computer & TV screen
  • Helps in preventing early formation of Cataract
  • Reduces pain and burning sensation in the eyes
  • Offers a good relaxation and cooling effect to the eyes
  • It is very useful in conditions like Dry Eye
  • Syndrome, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Corneal Ulcer and Glaucoma
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This is a specialized herbal treatment for weight reduction. A herbal paste or powder is applied all over the body and deeply massaged with specific movements by two therapists for one hour.

Benefits

  • Toning the skin and muscle after child birth
  • Removes Cellulite
  • Weight reduction
  • Imparts good complexion to the skin
  • Revitalizes the sense of touch
  • Removes Kapha toxins from the body

Udwarthanam

Tala Potichil

A herbal paste is applied to the entire head for 45 minutes.

Benefits

  • In Insomnia and Depression
  • Hyper active conditions
  • Burning sensation in the eyes and headache
  • In Dermatitis of the scalp, Dandruff

A thick layer of cotton wool soaked with warm medicated oil is applied over the affected area. The oil is recycled periodically to make it warm. This therapy is very effective for degenerative and painful problems like Back pain, Osteo-arthritis, Spondylitis, injuries, etc. Medicated oil is applied to the head for 45 minutes in a special manner.

Benefits

  • Improves memory
  • In Dermatitis of the scalp, Dandruff
  • Recommended for Neurological disorders like Paralysis, facial palsy etc

Shiro Pichu

Shiro-abhyangam

A soothing massage of the head, neck & shoulder for 15 minutes using warm herbal oils.

Benefits

  • Brings sound sleep, profoundly soothing and relaxing
  • Gives cooling to the eyes
  • Gives relief in Insomnia, Headache, Pre-mature graying & hair loss
  • Relaxes the head
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This is the application of herbal paste externally over the affected area. The herbal powder and the medium to make the paste are selected as per the condition. This therapy is having a wide range of usage from cosmetic purpose to severe skin conditions. Very effective in Psoriasis, Pimples, Marks on skin, pigmentation, Arthritis with swelling & pain, injuries and skin infections.

Lepanam