Deseeya ayurvedic pharmacy offers panchakarma and sweda sneha kriyas, Kerala's special treatments, purificatory and rejuvenative therapies etc. under the supervision of eminent and experienced physicians, by a team of well trained male and female therapists. Yoga and other alternative systems of therapy are also available here for better and sustained effect of the prescribed courses of treatment. The treatments are programmed in such a way that the patients involve themselves in the healing process. Nutritive and balanced satvic food is served to the inmates. Extensive research programmes are conducted in the centre for evaluating the efficacy of Ayurvedic and alternative therapies in chronic ailments.
Some of the Sweda Karma Kriyas we offer are :
| ABHYANGAM
Massaging the whole body with medicated oil for vitality, improving the blood circulation and the texture of skin |
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PINDA/PATRA-POTALA SWEDA Massaging the body with small linen bags filled with herbal powder or leaves for various muscular and nervous disorders. |
| SIRO DHARA Continuous irrigation of medicated oil or decoction over the fore head along with body massage employed for treating the diseases of the head, insomnia, lack of memory, paraplegia, lack of vitality, etc. |
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SIROVASTHY Retaining of medicated oil over the head by means of a special cap. An effective treatment for Facial Paralysis, Speach problem, Nervous disorders and Insomnia. |
| PIZHICHIL Pouring medicated oil all over the body which is an effective cure for Rheumatic complaints and disorders of the nervous system. It also rejuvenates the whole body. |
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UDWARTHANAM A remedy for obesity. It is a whole body massage using dry herbal powders to reduce excess fat in the body. It also provides mobility to joints strengthen the muscles and refreshes the body. |
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AVAGAHASWEDA The whole body is dipped in diluted and warm decoction of herbs - after a short period of Abhyanga. This is indicated in body pain especially low back pain and in some condition of skin diseases. It also improves the complexion and the skin texture. |
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VASTHI A kind of enema with herbal decoction and/or specially medicated oil. Highly useful in painful rheumatic problem, nervous complaints, stomach disorders etc. It is one of the best purificative processes. |
| NASYAM Medicated oil/ghee is poured in to the nostrils in drops by means of a special dropper. It is one of the important Panchakarma Kriyas. An effective treatment for migrane, sinusitis, spondylosis etc. |
Additional Attraction
Places
of interest in and around Calicut :Kappad Beach, Kadalundi, Beypore, Thusharagiri, Fort Bekal, Wayanad (wildlife sanctuaries, pookot lake, lakkidi etc.)
| Kappad beach: This is the historic beach where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27th of May 1498. A monument on the beach commemorates this historic event. The rock studded beach locally known as Kappakadavu is half hours drive from Calicut(19 kms.). It is perhaps one of the few beaches in the state where utter solitude and serenity are an everyday affair. | |
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary: Located 25 km from Calicut, the estuary at Kadalundi is a heaven for migratory birds. Terns, gulls, herons, sandpipers, whimbrels and other exotic birds flock into this place in November and return home in April. |
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Beypore: 10km south of Calicut, located at the mouth of the Chaliyar river, Beypore, one of the prominent ports and fishing harbours of ancient Kerala was an important trade and maritime centre. Ancient Beypore was much sought after by merchants from Western Asia, for its shipbuilding industry. The boat building yard here, famous for the construction of the Uru ( the Arabian trading vessel), boasts a tradition of almost 1500 years. |
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 Thusharagiri:
Thusharagiri, 50 kms from Calicut is the site of three
magnificent waterfalls, which have their origin in the river
Chalipuzha. Ample facilities for trekking and tented accomodation
are available at this locale. Trekkers can start early morning from
second waterfall and climb uphill through the pristine, dense
evergreen forests populated with exotic birds and wildlife to reach
Vythiri by evening. |
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Fort Bekal: Fort Bekal stands towering over the sea at Bekal, 16 kms from the Kasargode. The largest and the best preserved of all forts in Kerala, it has had a turbulent history. In the 18th century, Tipu Sultan captured this fort. Later it was wrested from his hands by British. Close to the fort is an old mosque, believed to have been erected by Tipu Sultan. Bekal also houses a health resort. The famous Bekal beach is one of the cleanest and most beautiful in the state. |
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 Wayanad
Ghats: The green ghats enroute to Wayanad has nine hairpin
bends, each turn taking one to a higher altitude offering a better
view of the picturesque plains below. This route explored by a
tribal was developed by the British. |
We offer short term course on Ayurveda for those who want to learn the basics of Ayurveda.The course lasts for a period of 8 weeks and the following topics are taught.The medium of instruction is English.
| q | The basic principles of Ayurveda |
| q | Thridosha theory |
| q | Fundamentals of Swathavritham(Dinacharya& Rithucharya) |
| q | Ayurvedic diagnostic method (Nidhanam) |
| q | Principles of Panchakarma and Sneha Sweda Kriyas |
| q | Practical training on the conduct of Panchakarma & Sneha Sweda Kriyas. |
All other important Ayurvedic treatments are provided by expert assistants under the supervision of experienced Ayurvedic physicians.