CGAC Advanced Ayurveda Therapies Healing with the Wisdom of Tradition
All therapies at Chandran Gurukkal Ayurveda Clinics are customized after a doctor’s consultation, aligning ancient Ayurveda protocols with each guest’s health goals.
🔸 Upanaham
Warm Herbal Poultice Wrap
Duration: 6 hours
A warm medicated herbal paste is applied over the affected area, covered with medicinal leaves and secured with cotton cloth.
Rejuvenates: Improves circulation, relaxes deep muscles, nourishes tissues
Indications: Arthritis, muscle stiffness, abscess, bursitis, frozen shoulder, varicose veins
🔸 Anjanam
Application of Herbal Eye Paste
Duration: 20 minutes
A precise herbal preparation is applied to the eyelids to cleanse and strengthen the eyes.
Rejuvenates: Improves clarity and natural glow of eyes
Indications: Cataract, macular degeneration, conjunctivitis, blurred vision
🔸 Aschyotana
Herbal Eye Drops Therapy
Duration: 20 minutes
Few drops of Ayurvedic medicine are gently instilled into the eyes.
Rejuvenates: Refreshes tired eyes, strengthens eye nerves
Indications: Eye strain, vision fatigue, general eye health
🔸 Tarpanam
Medicated Ghee or Oil Retention over Eyes
Duration: 30 minutes
A well is created over the eyes using herbal dough to hold warm ghee or oil.
Rejuvenates: Enhances vision, nourishes ocular muscles
Indications: Retinopathy, fatigue, cataract, ptosis, dry eyes, optic nerve weakness
🔸 Kadee Vasti / Greeva Vasti / Janu Vasti
Localized Warm Oil Retention Therapy
Duration: 30 minutes
Warm medicated oil is retained over the lower back (Kadee), neck (Greeva), or knees (Janu) using a herbal dough ring.
Rejuvenates: Relieves tension, lubricates joints, and strengthens spinal muscles
Indications: Lumbar pain, cervical issues, knee degeneration, spondylitis
🔸 Dhoomapaanam
Medicated Smoke Inhalation Therapy
Duration: 20 minutes
Herbal fumes are inhaled and exhaled under guidance.
Rejuvenates: Clears head, neck, and sinus passages
Indications: Sinusitis, chronic cold, respiratory infections, mucous blockages
🔸 Nasyam
Herbal Nasal Cleansing Therapy
Duration: 30 minutes
Herbal oil or decoctions are administered through the nasal passage after massage and steam.
Rejuvenates: Clears sinuses, sharpens senses, calms the mind
Indications: Headaches, sinusitis, facial paralysis, neck pain, mental fatigue
🔸 Avagaham
Herbal Sitz Bath Therapy
Duration: 30 minutes
The patient is seated in a tub filled with warm medicated decoction.
Rejuvenates: Relaxes pelvic muscles and calms the mind
Indications: Urinary issues, gynecological discomfort, inflammation, post-natal care
🔸 Vasti (Medicated Enema Therapy)
A core Panchakarma procedure for detoxification and restoration
Duration: 30 minutes
Herbal oils, decoctions, or medicated milk are introduced into the colon as per body type and condition.
Rejuvenates: Restores metabolic balance, nourishes tissues, strengthens the gut-brain axis
Indications: Paralysis, arthritis, spinal problems, constipation, obesity, neurological disorders
Types of Vasti at CGAC:
Kashaya Vasti – Herbal decoction enema
Sneha Vasti – Medicated oil enema
Ksheera Vasti – Milk-based enema
Matra Vasti – Mild oil enema for elderly or weak individuals
🔸 Sirovasti
Oil Retention Therapy Over the Scalp
Duration: 45 minutes
A leather cap is placed over the head and filled with warm herbal oil for deep neurological relaxation.
Rejuvenates: Calms the mind, balances Vata & Kapha, boosts immunity
Indications: Depression, insomnia, Parkinson’s, chronic migraines, stress-related disorders
