Shirovasti is an ayurvedic therapy or procedure in which outer area of head is covered by a leather cap keeping hollow inside to put oil in it for a certain period in such a way that oil should not be leaked out.
A type of therapeutic massage done with warm medicated oil and pottali made of leaves (herbal poultice). Pottali is prepared with herbal powders and fresh herbal leaves.
The retention of warm medicated oil in kati by making a circular wall made of dough is called as Kati basti. The temperature of the oil is maintained by replacing the warm oil every 10 minutes.
The pouring of the warm medicated oil on the forehead from a specific height for a specific period of time in a continuous stream is called as Shirodhara. Shirodhara help to relives stress and strain and also in the management of various diseases.
A special outpatient department is functional at Amrita Ayurveda Medical College steered by eminent Ayurveda physicians with repute in manifold ayurvedic healing practices. This unit offers patients with an alternative and holistic path to healing, incorporating authentic Ayurveda therapies including Marma chikitsa which in turn aids patients to recoup to a healthy state from critical conditions.
This unit is functional on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The special OPD focuses on providing treatment of existing health challenges including
Kayachikitsa is one of the eight branches of Ayurveda which is concerned with various somatic and psychosomatic diseases. It deals with the principles and methods of treatment of diseases afflicting the entire body. It is directed towards the correction of Agni (metabolic functioning) as the improper functioning of Agni is the root cause of all imbalances in the body.
Since the inception of the institution in 2004, this department is practicing ancient ways of personalized cure, complementing the accurate diagnosis and treatment regarding the Prakruti (physical constitution), Desa (habitat), Kala (season), Satwa (mental strength), Satmya (habituation), Agni (power of digestion), Bala (strength) and Vaya (age) of the patient.
The department has been serving the public on both in-patient and out-patient basis. More
Prime areas focused by the department includes Fracture healing, Pain management in soft tissue injuries with integrated approach of Physiotherapy, various types of Ulcer management, Screening, diagnosis and management of Anorectal disorders like Hemorrhoids, Fistula in Ano, Fissure in Ano, Pilonidal Sinus and Postoperative pain management. Effective utilization of parasurgical measures like Agnikarma, Raktamokshana and Ksharakarma in management of various ailments like anorectal disorders, Ulcers and Varicose vein is practicing on IPD and OPD levels. Ksharasutra therapy is also successfully practicing in the department under the guidance of experts for various anorectal disorders. More
Specialists in Shalakya Tantra handle cases related to Ophthalmology, ENT and Dentistry. The OPD functions on all working days and deals with diseases like Diabetic retinopathy, cataract, minor ocular trauma, stye, ptosis, central serous retinopathy, conjunctivitis, sinusitis, nasal polyp, DNS, allergic rhinitis, ear infections, deafness, vertigo, headaches, alopecia, tonsilitis, pharyngitis, mouth ulcers, dental plaque etc. The OPD is well equipped with most of the sophisticated diagnostic instruments like the fundus camera, perimeter, slit lamp, direct & indirect ophthalmoscopes, retinoscope, nasal endoscope and audiometry. More
Majority of the gynecological complaints are dealt with utmost care by the specialists in our hospital with timely referral and integrated medical care.Specialty consultation in our OPD includes pain management in endometriosis, management of bleeding disorders such as DUB, fibroid etc, infectious diseases of genital area, endocrine disorders like PCOD, Pelvic organ prolapse. We also offer specialized gynecological checkups that has to be done routinely. Specialty clinic for the management of infertility in which each couple is given special attention and their treatments are customized based on their needs by the experts in the department.We have a unique service of antenatal care in which diet and medications purely based on ayurvedic principles are taught and advised in a customized manner in order to maintain the nutritional requirements of pregnant women. We give priority for the diet and exercise for postpartum women too at OPD level. We have a unique service of postpartum care in our inpatient department with individualistic approach. We give equal importance for counselling, food habits and exercise along with medications in our approach. More
The branch of Kaumarabhritya deals with every aspect of child rearing including nutritional care, proper growth and development, social and emotional aspects of a child’s wellbeing. Care for babies from their birth to 16 years are imparted in the Department’s OP facility by providing routine health care to children, improving their immunity and school performance. The department deals with all childhood diseases including Fever, Cough, Asthma, Recurrent infections, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Worm infestation, Anaemia, Underweight, Obesity, Skin diseases etc. with special thrust to developmental and behavioral disorders including Cerebral palsy, Autism, ADHD, Down’s syndrome, Mental retardation etc. More
Swasthya, “to be established in one’s self or own natural state” is optimal health according to Ayurveda. In order to achieve this, one has to have a balance of structural and physiological factors, metabolic processes, body tissues, senses, mind, and attain a state of self-awareness and contented self. The Swasthavritta OP strives to achieve this. It offers an exclusive Health Assessment (Swasthya Pareeksha), Diet Recommendations (Pathya Ahara), Life style diseases prevention, Yoga and Pranayama sessions, Naturopathy and Acupuncture. More
Sweda also called sudation therapy is done by using special herbs specific to the ailments of the person to be treated. It opens the pores and flushes and cleanses the system through the skin. It also stimulates digestion and metabolism. Its effect is enhanced when taken after Abhyanga. Poultices of herbs, rice, lemon, sand or steam of specific herbs are used as a part of this process.