Gandush
To fill the entire mouth with medicated decoction or oil and holding it for certain period of time.
Kaval
To gargle small quantity of medicated decoction or oil before being spit out.
Uses of Gandush Kavala : For oral and dental health, to enhance skin glow, to improve quality
of voice, to heal mouth ulcers.
Karnapuran
To pour medicated oil in ears and to hold it for certain period of time.
Uses : Reduces dryness, itching, tinitus in ears, relieves headache, reduces congestion in ears due to wax, improves hearing.
Parishek
To keep constant flow of medicated oil, decoction or ghee over the body.
Uses: In diseases of vitiated vata like pain and stiffness in joints, pain in the spine & back,
tumours, fistula, etc.
Upanaha
Herbal mixture is made into poultice, heated and applied over affected area.
Uses : Relieves localised pain, swelling and inflammation, improves circulation and removes toxins from the abscess/tumour.
Lepa
Application of pastes formed by mixing herbal powders with water, milk, rose water etc
Uses : Skin infection like ulcers, herpis, non healing wounds, boils etc
Yonidhavan
‘Yoni’ means Vagina. Cleansing of vagina, vaginal passage and cervix with medicated decoctions or ghee is called as Yonidhavan.
Uses : White discharge, vaginal infections and itching or fowl smelling discharge from vagina etc.
Yonipichu
A cotton gauze soaked in oil/ghee and inserted in vagina is called as Yonipichu.
Uses:Reduces vaginal pain, itching, improves hygiene, during pregnancy and labour to soften the vaginal passage for smooth delivery procedure.
Netra Basti
Pouring medicated ghee in both the eyes and holding the ghee with the help of ring shaped dough around the eyes.
Uses: To enhance eye sight, reduce fatigue & heaviness in eyes, reduce dryness of eyes,
revitalizes eyes and internal parts of eyes.
Hruda Basti
Pouring medicated oil and holding it with the help of ring shaped dough at the chest region near heart. Uses: To pacify aggravated vata dosha at chest region, nourishes and strengthens cardiac muscles, improves blood circulation, cardiomyopathies.
Kati Basti
Pouring medicated oil and holding it with the help of ring shaped dough at the Kati i.e. lower back.
Uses: To reduce pain and stiffness in lower back, muscle relaxation, spine disorders, improves function of nervous system.
Shirodhara
It is a constant pouring or sprinkling of medicated oil in a controlled manner over the head.
Uses: Reduces stress & anxiety, soothing effect on brain, improves sleep, increases
concentration.
Shiropichu
Keeping an oil soaked cotton guaze on the crown of head and wrapping it with bandage cloth.
Uses: Induces sleep, reduces eye strain, relieves headache & migraine.
Shiroabhyanga
Head massage with medicated oils.
Uses: Reduces dryness of scalp & hair, relives dandruff problems, improves sleep.
Shiro Basti
Pouring medicated oil in a chamber which is being hold by head like a cap.Holding that oil for specific time period.
Uses: Strengthening of sense organs, sleep disorders.