Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital
Edappally North P.O, Kochi, Kerala.

Panchakarma Theatre - Male and Female separate panchakarma theatres are provided with full facility for doing 40 treatments per day. Equipments provided inside the theatre includes Dhroni, Steam bath chamber, Dhara pathi, Dhara Stand & Herbal bath tub. Each theatre is provided with an attached bathroom with hot & cold water facility. Inhouse trained well experienced Male and Female panchakarma therapists with basic knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology & Principles of Ayurveda are available round the clock.

A/c and Ordinary Rooms - Airconditioned and Non Airconditioned rooms are available with modern facilities. The facilities offered in these rooms adhere to the basic standards of star facility hotels.

Yoga Hall - Yoga therapist is available at the premises round the clock for offering yoga and meditation.

Oottupura - Kerala special, Continental Multicuisine facilities inclusive of separate Ayurveda Food recipe is provided to the guests and the patients as per the situation. Apart from serving at the Oottupura the food is also provided as Room service.

Backwater Tourist Centre - Resort facility with backwater is available with our ayurvedic center.

Pizhichil :-
The patient would be examined by the doctor and the oil to be used would be prescribed. The oil would be slightly heated. A clean cloth bundle would be kept ready.

The patient would be made to lie down in a wooden container which is the size of the average human body. The bundle of cloth would be dipped into the heated oil and then squeezed slowly. Then the experienced masseur would knead the bundle all over the body of the patient. It would be done slowly so that the oil may spread equally with the same amount of heat and then briskly. The patients head should not sweat during this pizhicil treatment.

This Pizhicil / Squeezing treatment would generally lasts for a period of 7 to 21 days for about 60 to 90 minutes per day. The patient is guided to follow a certain routine for these days to obtain maximum benefit from the pizhicil treatment. This Pizhicil treatment is very useful for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis ,sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders etc.

Najavarakzhi :-
Najavarakzhi is very effective especially for polio and paralysis. The Najavarakzhi treatment would be given in the wooden container which is the size of the average human body. 
Najavarakzhi is a type of sudation process in which the whole body or any specific part there of is made to perspire by the application of certain medicinal puddings externally in the form of boluses tied up in muslin bag. This is applied by two to four masseurs for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. Najavarakzhi treatment is for all types of rheumatism pain in the joints, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

Sirodhara :-
‘sira' means head and ‘dhara' is the continues flow. This treatment is a continuous flow of oil on the body of the patient. Sirodhara is a cold massage. Dhara uses oils as well as some concoctions. Sirodhara is carried out, by using a pot having a yarn wick fitted into the hole. This pot would be hanged over the wooden vessel in which the patient is lying. The medications would be poured into the pot and the liquid would be gradually trickled onto the head. The herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc., form the portions of medications and it would be carried out for about 40 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is very effective for people suffering with insomnia, loss of memory, head aches, mental tension and certain skin diseases.

Vasthi :-
Otherwise known as “medical enema” vasthi is a therapeutic procedure in which certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc., are applied through the rectum daily for a period of 5 to 25 days. This treatment is effective for arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints, rheumatism and chronic constipation.

Sirovasthi :-
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head and held or 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patients conditions for a period of 7 days. This treatment is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe head aches and other diseases of the head. Udvarthanam :
This treatment is otherwise known as power massage. This is found very effective in obesity hemiplegia, paralysis, skin diseases, impaired circulation etc. and similar kapha predominant diseases. In this procedure certain special herbal powders are applied by 2 therapist in a peculiar way on the body for about 30 to 40 minute daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. Abhayangam :
This is a special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the circulatory channels for 45 minutes per day for 14 days. This treatment is very useful for obesity, loss of skin texture, sleeplessness, fatigue, other vata predominant diseases etc.

Specialty Treatment Cervical Spondylosis -  
Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the cervical spine that most likely is caused by age-related changes in the intervertebral disks. Clinically, several syndromes, both overlapping and distinct, are seen: neck and shoulder pain, suboccipital pain and headache, radicular symptoms, and cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). As disk degeneration occurs, mechanical stresses result in osteophytic bars, which form along the ventral aspect of the spinal canal. Frequently, associated degenerative changes in the facet joints, hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum, and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament occur. All can contribute to impingement on pain-sensitive structures (nerves and spinal cord), thus creating various clinical syndromes. Spondylotic changes often are observed in the aging population. However, only a small percentage of patients with radiographic evidence of cervical spondylosis are symptomatic.

Lumbar Spondylosis -  Lumbar spondylosis describes bony overgrowths (osteophytes), predominantly those at the anterior, lateral, and, less commonly, posterior aspects of the superior and inferior margins of vertebral centra (bodies). This dynamic process increases with, and is perhaps an inevitable concomitant, of age Lumbar spondylosis usually produces no symptoms. When back or sciatic pains are complaints, lumbar spondylosis usually is an unrelated finding.

Spondylolisthesis -  spondylolysis stress fracture in one of the bones (vertebrae) that make up the spinal column is called spondylolysis (spon-dee-low-lye-sis). It usually affects the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back, and much less commonly, the fourth lumbar vertebra. If the stress fracture weakens the bone so much that it is unable to maintain its proper position, the vertebra can start to shift out of place. This condition is called spondylolisthesis.

IVDP - Inter Vertebral Disc Prolapse commonly caused due to over strain, weakness of spinal muscles, due to technically incorrect exertion and exercises and some pathological conditions.

Rheumatic Disorders - The words ‘rheumatism' and ‘the rheumatic diseases' are still sometimes used in order to describe a whole range of different conditions which affect the muscles, tendons, joint tissues and other non-joint tissues of the body. The one thing that all these disorders have in common is that they cause pain! Polymyalgia Rheumatica – in this disorder there is pain and stiffness in a lot of different muscles, especially those around the shoulders. It affects mainly the elderly.

Tenosynovitis – This is an inflammation of the sheathes of the tendons – they are the cord-like structures in the wrist and elsewhere, which many older people call ‘leaders'. Injections and manipulation may help.

Capsulitis – this is an inflammation of the capsule (the covering) of the joint, often the shoulder. Bursitis – This is an inflammation caused by friction between soft tissues and underlying bone. Allergic Disorders - The respiratory allergy is the form which is found more and which might lead to Allergic Asthma. In such cases low immunity leads to recurrent respiratory infections and to fatal condition.

Obesity - The condition of being significantly overweight. It is usually applied to a condition of 30 percent or more over ideal body weight. Obesity puts a strain on the heart and can increase the chance of developing high blood pressure and diabetes.

Psoriasis - Psoriasis is a chronic scaling disease of the skin. It may range from just a few spots anywhere on the body to large areas of involvement. It is not contagious or spreadable from one part of the body to another or from one person to another.
There is no blood test for psoriasis. The diagnosis is made by observation and examination of the skin. Sometimes microscopic examination of the skin (biopsy) is helpful where the changes are not typical or characteristic.
The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but hereditary and genetic factors are important. Psoriasis runs in families. This does not mean, however, that every child of a parent with psoriasis will develop psoriasis, but it is common that somewhere down the line psoriasis will appear in families. Psoriasis is not caused by allergies, infections, dietary deficiencies or excesses, or nervous tension. Psoriasis does not affect the overall general health. If it is widespread it can certainly cause a great deal of skin discomfort and emotional embarrassment, and can affect job and leisure time activities. Fortunately most people who have psoriasis only have a small amount and while it certainly can be a nuisance, it does not alter the lifestyle.
In about 10 percent of people with psoriasis there can develop a form of arthritis called psoriatic arthritis. It will take proper medical examination to confirm this diagnosis. Although not always, psoriatic arthritis is more often seen in people with widespread psoriasis than those who have a small amount. The psoriatic arthritis can affect people of all ages

Post Natal Care - Ayurveda suggests some special medication and therapies after delivery to maintain body strength and to bring back the normal condition of abdomen and internal organs.

Osteoporosis - Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease characterized by reduced bone mass, and increase risk of fracture. It is clinically proved in our experience, that patients underwent Ayurvedic treatment for osteoporosis have increased their bone mineral density considerably. Patients at the age of 40-60 years and with a moderate degree of osteoporosis got upto 90% result. Patients aged above 60-70 with moderate osteoporosis got upto 70% result. According to Ayurveda osteoporosis can be compared with srothodushti of Asthidhatu caused by vatakshaya. Srothodushti is nothing but improper transmission of nutrients between the tissues i.e., bone tissues. In Ayurveda it can be managed effectively.

Multiple Sclerosis  -
Persons affected with multiple sclerosis may experience a wild variety of symptoms such as Vision Loss, Diplopia,
Nystagmus, speech difficulties, various kinds of tremors, weakness, spasticity, numbness, as well as sexual
dysfunctioning, loss of short term memory, depression, fatigue.
According to Ayurveda movement is considered to be the property of vata dosha and there is any delay or
dysfunction in the movement neurological deficit is vata dosha involved. This vitiation of vata may due to any
other doshas.In Multiple Scelorsis the line of treatment will be to reduce the inflammation of the brain cells first
and then to nourish them. Treatment includes Rookshasweda , Udvarthanam (Powder Massage), Elakkizhi,
Njavarakizhi, Shirodharam,Thalam, Shirovasti,virechanam, nasyam, vasti etc selected accordingly.
Internal medicines include which reduce the inflammation of the central nervous system and also it nourishes the
Central nervous system. This includes medicated ghee and other forms of medicines selected accordingly.