The Ancient Ways To Heal: 8 Ayurvedic Therapies For Natural Pain Relief

By- Srishti Verma

Panchakarma:  help reduce pain by reducing inflammation, improving blood circulation and promoting relaxation.

Marma Therapy:  Specific marma points on the body correspond to different organs, systems, and functions. Applying pressure to these points helps alleviate pain.

Nasya Therapy: involves the administration of medicated oils through the nasal passages, which helps clear congestion and reduce pain.

Upanaha Sweda:  Poultice therapy is done with warm herbal paste, which is applied directly to joints or muscles to reduce musculoskeletal pain and inflammation.

Shirodhara:  In this therapy, warm herbal oil is gently poured over the forehead to calm the nervous system and relieve tension in the head.

Janu Basti: Warm medicated oil is poured around the knee joint and allowed to penetrate deep into it, lubricating the joint and reducing pain.

Kati Basti: The warm oil poured around the lower back penetrates deep into the muscles and tissues, providing relief from pain, stiffness, and tension.

Pinda Sweda: It involves massaging the body with warm boluses dipped in warm medicated oil to improve circulation and reduce inflammation.