Kukkutanda Swedam
Kukkutanda Swedam is a highly specialized and intensely nourishing form of Pinda Sweda (bolus fomentation) in Ayurveda. The term is derived from ‘Kukkuta’ meaning hen, ‘Anda’ meaning egg, and ‘Swedam’ meaning sudation or therapeutic sweating. The unique feature of this therapy is the use of a bolus (Kizhi) filled with a paste made from the […]
Ekanga Dhara
Ekanga Dhara is a highly specialized and targeted therapy in Ayurveda. The term combines ‘Eka’ (single/one), ‘Anga’ (body part), and ‘Dhara’ (continuous stream or pouring). Unlike Sarvanga Dhara (pouring over the whole body, like Pizhichil), Ekanga Dhara focuses on gently and continuously pouring a stream of warm, medicated liquid (oil, herbal decoction, or milk) over […]
Ekanga Lepam
Ekanga Lepam is a focused, localized Ayurvedic therapy that involves the external application of a thick, therapeutic herbal paste or poultice (Lepam) onto a single, specific affected area of the body. The term is derived from ‘Eka’ meaning one or single, ‘Anga’ meaning body part, and ‘Lepam’ meaning plaster or therapeutic application. This treatment is […]
Ekhanga Abhyanga
Ekanga Abhyanga is a specialized, localized form of the Ayurvedic therapeutic oil massage. The term is derived from ‘Eka’ meaning one or single, and ‘Anga’ meaning body part or limb, and ‘Abhyanga’ meaning massage with oil. Unlike Sarvanga Abhyanga (full-body massage), Ekanga Abhyanga focuses intensely on a single or specific affected area of the body, […]
