Authentic Kerala Panchakarma at AVVVS Ayur Speciality Clinic, Kozhikode: Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Abhyanga, Elakizhi, Njavarakizhi and Udwarthana, with treatments for rejuvenation and healthy ageing. The doctor chooses each therapy, its oil and the number of sittings after a consultation.
A Kerala speciality in which warm medicated oil is poured over the body in a continuous stream while therapists massage in rhythm.
Cloths soaked in lukewarm oil are squeezed over the body by two or more therapists working in step.
Offered in Pain Management Clinic.
Read: Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Elakizhi: Kerala’s classical therapies, explained.
A steady, unbroken stream of warm medicated liquid, usually oil, poured gently over the forehead.
You lie still while the stream sways slowly across the brow from a vessel suspended above.
Offered in Headache Clinic and Gloveda Revive.
Read: Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Elakizhi: Kerala’s classical therapies, explained.
A full-body massage with warm herbal oil chosen for you, the foundation of Ayurvedic body care.
Long, rhythmic strokes over the whole body, followed by rest.
Offered in Headache Clinic, Pain Management Clinic, Obesity and Lifestyle Management Clinic, Male and Female Infertility Clinic, Pregnancy and Postnatal Care Clinic and Gloveda Revive.
Read: Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Elakizhi: Kerala’s classical therapies, explained.
Poultices of fresh medicinal leaves, warmed in oil and pressed over the body.
Linen bundles of chopped leaves are heated in a pan and applied with rhythmic pressure.
Offered in Pain Management Clinic.
Read: Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Elakizhi: Kerala’s classical therapies, explained.
Bundles of Njavara, a Kerala medicinal rice, cooked in milk and herbal decoction and massaged over the body.
The warm rice bundles are dipped again and again in the milk decoction as the massage goes on.
Offered in Pain Management Clinic.
Read: Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Elakizhi: Kerala’s classical therapies, explained.
A brisk massage with dry herbal powders, used in the clinic’s obesity management programme.
Firm strokes, mostly upward, with warm powder in place of oil.
Offered in Obesity and Lifestyle Management Clinic.
Read: Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Elakizhi: Kerala’s classical therapies, explained.
Panchakarma is the classical Ayurvedic system of five cleansing procedures. In Kerala the word is often used more widely, for the therapies that prepare for and accompany it, such as Pizhichil, Shirodhara, Elakizhi and Njavarakizhi.
Pizhichil (പിഴിച്ചിൽ) is a Kerala speciality in which warm medicated oil is poured over the body in a continuous stream while therapists massage in rhythm.
Shirodhara (ശിരോധാര) is a steady, unbroken stream of warm medicated liquid, usually oil, poured gently over the forehead.
Abhyanga (അഭ്യംഗം) is a full-body massage with warm herbal oil chosen for you, the foundation of Ayurvedic body care.
Elakizhi (ഇലക്കിഴി) is poultices of fresh medicinal leaves, warmed in oil and pressed over the body.
Njavarakizhi (ഞവരക്കിഴി) is bundles of Njavara, a Kerala medicinal rice, cooked in milk and herbal decoction and massaged over the body.
Udwarthana (ഉദ്വർത്തനം) is a brisk massage with dry herbal powders, used in the clinic’s obesity management programme.
Therapies are chosen by the doctor after a consultation, so book a consultation first and choose “Panchakarma and rejuvenation”.
Choose the care you need and a time that suits you. The clinic calls back to confirm.
