Jalaukavacharan, or leech application, is a classical Ayurvedic bloodletting therapy used to locally remove vitiated blood and toxins from the body. It is performed under strict aseptic precautions. 🔍 Procedure: The affected area is first cleaned thoroughly. A live medicinal leech is then applied to the site. The leech naturally detaches after drawing approximately 15–20 ml of blood. After removal, the site is gently compressed and cleaned again. 🌿 How Leech Therapy Works: Leeches suck impure blood from the affected and surrounding tissues. Along with blood, toxins, inflammatory mediators, and accumulated impurities are removed. This enhances microcirculation, reduces inflammation, and promotes natural healing. ✅ Therapeutic Benefits: Detoxifies the local area Reduces swelling, pain, and inflammation Improves blood flow and supports tissue repair 🩺 Common Indications: Skin conditions: eczema, acne, abscesses Non-healing ulcers and diabetic foot Joint inflammation and localized pain Particularly beneficial in Pitta-related disorders 🚫 Contraindications: Leech therapy is not recommended in the following conditions: Acute infections Hemophilia or bleeding disorders Anemia or very low blood pressure Leukemia or cancer Pregnancy Fever or active systemic illness ⏱ Duration: Each session typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the condition.

EMESIS TREATMENT Pre-Procedure: Medicated ghee is given in a specific quantity to be taken empty stomach for 3 to 5 days. Thereafter, on 4th to 6th day whole body massage followed with whole body steam is given. Procedure: On 5th or 7th day, whole body massage and steam is given early morning. Then decoction of certain herbs is given to drink followed by emetic herbal paste. This induces emesis. Maximum of 8 urges of emesis are given to complete the procedure. Post-procedure: Warm water is given for gargling followed by herbal fumes for inhalation. Next 3-7 days specific diet is prescribed to be followed compulsorily. Benefits: Vaman is specifically beneficial in Kapha Dosha and to some extent in Pitta Dosha disorders. It helps to expel the vitiated and aggravated Kapha Dosha through emesis. It helps to improve the digestive power and enhance metabolism. It helps to improve strength, nourishment, immunity and longevity as a long term benefit. How it works: The whole process of Vaman helps to remove the vitiated Kapha dosha and excess if Pitta Dosha during the process. The organs in upper abdomen and chest are prone to get affected by Kapha Dosha and hence Vaman acts to expel Kapha Dosha from these area. It also helps to reduce the toxins and regularise Kapha Dosha activities. Recommended in: Persons having Kapha dosha as predominant vitiated dosha. Cough and cold, asthma, chronic respiratory disorders, skin diseases having itching as dominant symptom like urticaria rashes, indigestion, nausea, anorexia, lack of taste, head and neck Kapha diseases like acne, obesity, anemia, excess sleepiness etc. Vaman is also recommended in healthy person in Vasant Rutu i.e. spring season for maintaining health. Contraindications: Lean body, weakness, small children, old persons, patients with heart diseases, enlarged spleen, ascites, intestinal obstruction, haemorrhoids, hematemesis, pregnancy etc. Complete procedure: 9 days - Daily: 60 mins

Pottali Steam ( Local ) Pinda sweda uses rice/ herbal powders tied in a cloth to make small boluses (Pottali). These are then heated and lightly pounded/rubbed over the body or specific parts of the body as per requirement. Benefits: It is very helpful to increase the overall strength of the body. It is also helps to improve the muscle bulk. It also tonnes the skin and muscles. It specifically strengthens the joints like shoulder, neck and lumbar spine etc. How it works: It helps to reduce Vata dosha. It is very helpful in blood related Vata disorders. Most of the herbs used are strengthening. Recommended in: Asthama, frozen shoulder, weight loss etc. Contraindications:: Pitta prakruti with heat sensitive body, skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis. Duration of Treatment : 20 mins

Eye Massage And Oleation Special massage and oleation technique for eyes is called as Netra Tarpana in Ayurved. A suitable well is prepared using black gram or wheat dough over the periphery of eyes. Lukewarm medicated ghee is poured in the well and person is asked to open and close the eyes for specific duration. The whole procedure is carried under all aseptic precautions. Benefits: It helps to cleanse and bring lightness, strength to the eyes. How it works: The medicated ghee comes in contact with external parts of eyes. The medicines used in the ghee preparation are traditionally mentioned for eye treatments. They help to cleanse the eye channels thus rejuvenating the organ. Recommended in: Various diseases of eyes, eye strain, dryness in eyes, blurred vision etc. Contraindications: Eye inflammations, injuries, infections, fever, glaucoma, cataract etc. Duration of Treatment: 20 mins

Pouring stream of Buttermilk on head Takradhara is a special procedure similar to Taila Shirodhara. Buttermilk processed in Amla is poured over forehead for specific duration. A gentle massage is given on forehead during the process Benefits: It helps to relieve mental and physical stress. It helps to maintain natural hair colour. It helps to maintain the equilibrium of all the three doshas. It is also useful to improve immunity. How it works: Takra, Amla and Musta are dosha pacifying and has cooling effect. It is very useful to reduce the stress which is the main causative factor in many diseases. The absorbed part helps to reduce the excessive unctuousness in body. It also has a cleansing effect, thus reducing toxins accumulated in various organs. Recommended in: It is very useful in headaches, crack feet, low immunity, joint disorders, heart diseases, diseases of eyes, ears and urinary tract, irritable bowels. Duration of Treatment: 45-60 mins

Special Oleation of knees A small well is prepared out of black gram/ wheat dough and lukewarm medicated oil is poured in it. It is kept for specific duration and recommended for continuous 7 days for best results. Benefits: Janu Basti is used in the treatment of knee joint conditions. It helps to reduce pain and stiffness in knee joints. It is also helpful to improve restricted movements of joints. How it works: The quantity of oil and its warmth pacify Vata dosha. It helps to lubricate the joints, strengthens the ligaments and tendons, relaxes the musculature and improves tone. Recommended in: Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis & other diseased conditions of Knee joint Duration of Treatment: 30 – 50 mins

Special Oleation of neck A small well is prepared out of black gram/ wheat dough and lukewarm medicated oil is poured in it. It is kept for specific duration and recommended for continuous 7 days for best results. Benefits: Greeva basti is used in the treatment of neck and upper back conditions. It helps to reduce pain and stiffness in neck. It is also helpful to reduce tingling and numbness in upper arms. How it works: The quantity of oil and its warmth pacify Vata dosha. It helps to lubricate the joints, relaxes the musculature and improves tone. the tissues and strengthening the feet. Recommended in: Cervical dispositions and general neck pain, stiffness. Duration of Treatment: 20 – 30 mins

Special oleation of back / Lumbar region A small well is prepared out of black gram/ wheat dough and lukewarm medicated oil is poured in it. It is kept for specific duration and recommended for continuous 7 days. Benefits: Kati Basti is used in the treatment of lower back/ Lumbar Spine conditions. It helps to reduce pain and stiffness in lower back. It is also helpful to reduce tingling and numbness in legs. How it works: The quantity of oil and its warmth pacify Vata dosha. It helps to lubricate the joints, relaxes the musculature and improves tone. Recommended in: Lumbar spondylosis, intervertebral disc prolapse, lumbago, sciatica etc. Duration of Treatment: 20-30 mins फायदे: कटी बस्तीचा वापर पाठीच्या खालच्या भागाच्या / लंबर स्पाइनच्या उपचारांमध्ये केला जातो. हे पाठीच्या खालच्या भागात वेदना आणि कडकपणा कमी करण्यास मदत करते. हे पायांना मुंग्या येणे आणि बधीरपणा कमी करण्यासाठी देखील उपयुक्त आहे. ते कसे कार्य करते: तेलाचे प्रमाण आणि त्याची उष्णता वात दोष शांत करते. हे सांधे वंगण घालण्यास मदत करते, स्नायूंना आराम देते आणि टोन सुधारते. यामध्ये शिफारस केलेले: लंबर स्पॉन्डिलोसिस, इंटरव्हर्टेब्रल डिस्क प्रोलॅप्स, लुम्बेगो, सायटिका इ. उपचार कालावधी: 20-30 मिनिटे

Foot massage/ Foot reflexology Foot massage (below knee) with Ayurvedic medicated oil or cow ghee in Padabhyangam focuses on applying pressure to specific vital points on FEET. Benefits: It helps to improve blood circulation to lower limb, prevents spasm and relaxes the ligaments. It helps to relieve ache, pain and makes feet healthier. It helps to relax mind for better sleep. It helps in treating various ailments like restless leg syndrome, Sciatica, blood pressure etc. Special foot massage with Kansya / Bronze bowl and ghee is particularly useful to reduce body heat and beneficial to Eyes also. How it works: It mainly pacifies the Vata Dosha. It helps in rejuvenating the tissues and strengthening the feet. Recommended in: Healthy person, cracked feet, sciatica etc. Duration of Treatment: 20 Min