Healing therapies, by the tradition that practises them

54 therapies in the AYUSH catalogue. A procedure that two traditions share is one therapy here, under each one's own name for it — so Siddha's Urinjal and Unani's Hijama open the same page.

24 therapies in the catalogue, none performed in Erode yet

Therapy	Taken for	In Erode	From
Attai Vidalஅட்டை விடல்	Medicinal leeches applied to a selected site to draw impure blood from the area.	None here	—
Chuttigaiசுட்டிகை	A heated probe applied briefly to a defined point on the skin.	None here	—
Dhaaraiதாரை	Continuous streaming of warm medicated oil or buttermilk over the forehead and scalp to calm the mind and nervous system, and on specific parts of the body for therapeutic benefit.	None here	—
Kalikkamகளிக்கம்	Medicated ghee or oil pooled over the closed eye within a herbal-dough ring.	None here	—
Karamகாரம்	A prepared alkaline medicine applied to a lesion under supervision.	None here	—
Kattuகட்டு	A medicated bandage, or a splint, applied to immobilise and support an injured part.	None here	—
Kuruthi Vaangalகுருதி வாங்கல்	Controlled removal of a measured quantity of blood from a vein for therapeutic purposes.	None here	—
Murichalமுறிச்சல்	Manual realignment of a displaced joint or bone, followed by support.	None here	—
Nasiyamநசியம்	Instillation of medicated oil or herbal liquid drops into the nostrils to cleanse, nourish and rejuvenate the head, mind and senses.	None here	—
Navara Kizhiநவர கிழி	Application of a warm bolus of medicated rice (Navara) over the body to nourish tissues and relieve pain.	None here	—
Oothalஊதல்	Medicated vapour inhaled through the nose and mouth to clear the airways.	None here	—
Ottradamஒற்றடம்	Application of a warm bolus of medicinal leaves cooked with herbs over the body for pain relief and rejuvenation.	None here	—
Paatha Neerபாத நீர்	A therapeutic procedure in which the feet are washed or immersed in warm or medicated water at a prescribed temperature for a specified duration.	None here	—
Patruபற்று	Application of a thick layer of herbal paste directly onto the skin over the affected area.	None here	—
Peechuபீச்சு	Administration of medicated liquids or oils into the rectum or vaginal tract for therapeutic benefits.	None here	—
Podi Thimirthalபொடி தியிர்த்தல்	Stimulation of vital energy points through firm massage with herbal powders to exfoliate, tone and detoxify the body.	None here	—
Poochuபூச்சு	Medicated oil or liniment rubbed over the affected part.	None here	—
Pugaiபுகை	Medicated herbal smoke directed over a part of the body, or inhaled, to relieve congestion and treat the skin.	None here	—
Puravalayamபுறவளையம்	Medicated oil is retained within a leak-proof herbal-dough ring placed over the lower back (kati) or knees (janu) for a specific duration.	None here	—
Thokkanamதொக்கணம்	A traditional full-body therapeutic massage involving rhythmic pressure and herbal or medicated oil application to relax muscles, improve circulation and promote physical vitality.	None here	—
Urinjalஉறிஞ்சல்	A therapeutic procedure in which cups create controlled suction on the skin - dry cupping performed without scarification, wet cupping involving controlled superficial scarification and removal of a small quantity of blood.	None here	—
Varmamவர்மம்	A specialised Siddha therapy involving stimulation of vital energy points (varma nerve junctions) through precise finger pressure.	None here	—
Varthiவர்த்தி	A medicated wick introduced into a sinus or wound to drain and heal it.	None here	—
Vedhuவேது	Vethu is a traditional external therapy in Siddha medicine. Steam is applied either to one part of the body or to the whole of it, raised from medicinal herbs or therapeutic substances chosen by the Siddha physician for the condition being treated. Traditionally, the heat and the steam together are used to bring on perspiration and to loosen stiffness in the muscles and joints. It is not an ordinary steam bath. Ordinary steam is plain water, taken over the whole body for relaxation, usually unsupervised. Vethu may carry medicine, may be directed at a single painful or stiff area, and is given as a prescribed procedure under a Siddha physician or therapist. Which herbs are used, and in what quantity, is decided by a qualified Siddha physician according to the patient's condition.	None here	—

24 therapies in the catalogue, none performed in Erode yet

Therapy	Taken for	In Erode	From
Abhyangamஅப்யங்கம்	A traditional full-body therapeutic massage involving rhythmic pressure and herbal or medicated oil application to relax muscles, improve circulation and promote physical vitality.	None here	—
Avagaha Swedaஅவகாஹ ஸ்வேதம்	The patient sits in warm medicated water covering the hips and lower abdomen for a prescribed duration.	None here	—
Bastiபஸ்தி	Administration of medicated liquids or oils into the rectum or vaginal tract for therapeutic benefits.	None here	—
Dhoomapanaதூமபானம்	Medicated herbal smoke directed over a part of the body, or inhaled, to relieve congestion and treat the skin.	None here	—
Gandusha / Kavalaகண்டூஷம்	Medicated oil or decoction held in the mouth, or gargled, for the mouth, teeth and throat.	None here	—
Jalaukavacharanaஜலௌகா சிகிச்சை	Medicinal leeches applied to a selected site to draw impure blood from the area.	None here	—
Karna Pooranaகர்ண பூரணம்	Warm medicated oil instilled into the ear and retained for a short period.	None here	—
Kati Vastiகடி வஸ்தி	Medicated oil is retained within a leak-proof herbal-dough ring placed over the lower back (kati) or knees (janu) for a specific duration.	None here	—
Lepamலேபம்	Application of a thick layer of herbal paste directly onto the skin over the affected area.	None here	—
Nasyamநஸ்யம்	Instillation of medicated oil or herbal liquid drops into the nostrils to cleanse, nourish and rejuvenate the head, mind and senses.	None here	—
Navara Kizhiநவர கிழி	Application of a warm bolus of medicated rice (Navara) over the body to nourish tissues and relieve pain.	None here	—
Netra Tarpanaநேத்ர தர்ப்பணம்	Medicated ghee or oil pooled over the closed eye within a herbal-dough ring.	None here	—
Pada Prakshalanaபாத ப்ரக்ஷாளனம்	A therapeutic procedure in which the feet are washed or immersed in warm or medicated water at a prescribed temperature for a specified duration.	None here	—
Patra Pinda Svedamபத்ர பிண்ட ஸ்வேதம்	Application of a warm bolus of medicinal leaves cooked with herbs over the body for pain relief and rejuvenation.	None here	—
Pizhichilபிழிச்சில்	Warm medicated oil squeezed continuously over the body from a cloth while it is gently massaged.	None here	—
Raktamokshanaரக்தமோக்ஷணம்	Controlled removal of a measured quantity of blood from a vein for therapeutic purposes.	None here	—
Shiro Dhaaraசிரோதாரா	Continuous streaming of warm medicated oil or buttermilk over the forehead and scalp to calm the mind and nervous system, and on specific parts of the body for therapeutic benefit.	None here	—
Shiropichuசிரோபிச்சு	A pad soaked in warm medicated oil kept on the crown of the head.	None here	—
Shirovastiசிரோவஸ்தி	Warm medicated oil retained on the head within a leak-proof cap for a prescribed duration.	None here	—
Svedamஸ்வேதம்	Vethu is a traditional external therapy in Siddha medicine. Steam is applied either to one part of the body or to the whole of it, raised from medicinal herbs or therapeutic substances chosen by the Siddha physician for the condition being treated. Traditionally, the heat and the steam together are used to bring on perspiration and to loosen stiffness in the muscles and joints. It is not an ordinary steam bath. Ordinary steam is plain water, taken over the whole body for relaxation, usually unsupervised. Vethu may carry medicine, may be directed at a single painful or stiff area, and is given as a prescribed procedure under a Siddha physician or therapist. Which herbs are used, and in what quantity, is decided by a qualified Siddha physician according to the patient's condition.	None here	—
Thalapothichilதலைபோதிச்சில்	A cooling herbal paste applied over the scalp and kept in place for a prescribed duration.	None here	—
Udvartanamஉத்வர்த்தனம்	Stimulation of vital energy points through firm massage with herbal powders to exfoliate, tone and detoxify the body.	None here	—
Vamanamவமனம்	A supervised emetic course given to clear the stomach as part of a purification programme.	None here	—
Virechanamவிரேசனம்	A supervised purgative course given to clear the bowel as part of a purification programme.	None here	—

19 therapies in the catalogue, none performed in Erode yet

Therapy	Taken for	In Erode	From
Abzanஇடுப்புக் குளியல்	The patient sits in warm medicated water covering the hips and lower abdomen for a prescribed duration.	None here	—
Dalakதலக்	A traditional full-body therapeutic massage involving rhythmic pressure and herbal or medicated oil application to relax muscles, improve circulation and promote physical vitality.	None here	—
Dalak Yabisஉலர் தலக்	Stimulation of vital energy points through firm massage with herbal powders to exfoliate, tone and detoxify the body.	None here	—
Fasdஇரத்தம் வடித்தல்	Controlled removal of a measured quantity of blood from a vein for therapeutic purposes.	None here	—
Hammam Bakhoorஹம்மாம் பகுர்	Vethu is a traditional external therapy in Siddha medicine. Steam is applied either to one part of the body or to the whole of it, raised from medicinal herbs or therapeutic substances chosen by the Siddha physician for the condition being treated. Traditionally, the heat and the steam together are used to bring on perspiration and to loosen stiffness in the muscles and joints. It is not an ordinary steam bath. Ordinary steam is plain water, taken over the whole body for relaxation, usually unsupervised. Vethu may carry medicine, may be directed at a single painful or stiff area, and is given as a prescribed procedure under a Siddha physician or therapist. Which herbs are used, and in what quantity, is decided by a qualified Siddha physician according to the patient's condition.	None here	—
Hijamaஹிஜாமா	A therapeutic procedure in which cups create controlled suction on the skin - dry cupping performed without scarification, wet cupping involving controlled superficial scarification and removal of a small quantity of blood.	None here	—
Huqnaஹுக்னா	Administration of medicated liquids or oils into the rectum or vaginal tract for therapeutic benefits.	None here	—
Irsal-e-Alaqஅட்டை சிகிச்சை	Medicinal leeches applied to a selected site to draw impure blood from the area.	None here	—
Ishalமலமிளக்கல்	A supervised purgative course given to clear the bowel as part of a purification programme.	None here	—
Lakhlakhaநுகர் மருந்து	Medicated vapour inhaled through the nose and mouth to clear the airways.	None here	—
Natulநதூல்	Continuous streaming of warm medicated oil or buttermilk over the forehead and scalp to calm the mind and nervous system, and on specific parts of the body for therapeutic benefit.	None here	—
Pashoyaபஷோயா	A therapeutic procedure in which the feet are washed or immersed in warm or medicated water at a prescribed temperature for a specified duration.	None here	—
Qaiவாந்தி உண்டாக்கல்	A supervised emetic course given to clear the stomach as part of a purification programme.	None here	—
Riyazatஉடற்பயிற்சி முறை	A prescribed and supervised course of graded physical exercise.	None here	—
Sa'ootநுகர் மருந்து	Instillation of medicated oil or herbal liquid drops into the nostrils to cleanse, nourish and rejuvenate the head, mind and senses.	None here	—
Takmidதக்மீத்	A procedure in which controlled heat or cold is applied to a selected body part using a fomentation cloth, herbal paste or compress for a prescribed duration.	None here	—
Takmid bil Awraqஇலை ஒற்றடம்	Application of a warm bolus of medicinal leaves cooked with herbs over the body for pain relief and rejuvenation.	None here	—
Tilaமருந்து எண்ணெய் பூச்சு	Medicated oil or liniment rubbed over the affected part.	None here	—
Zimadமருந்துக் கலவை பூச்சு	Application of a thick layer of herbal paste directly onto the skin over the affected area.	None here	—

33 therapies in the catalogue, none performed in Erode yet

Therapy	Taken for	In Erode	From
Abdomen / chest / knee packவயிறு / மார்பு / முழங்கால் ஒற்றடம்	A wet or herbal pack applied to the abdomen, chest or knee.	None here	—
Acu therapyஅக்குபங்சர்	Fine needles placed at defined treatment points to relieve pain and restore the body's own balance.	None here	—
Acupressureஅழுத்தச் சிகிச்சை	A specialised Siddha therapy involving stimulation of vital energy points (varma nerve junctions) through precise finger pressure.	None here	—
Aroma therapyநறுமணச் சிகிச்சை	Essential oils applied or diffused as part of a treatment session.	None here	—
Chromotherapyவண்ணச் சிகிச்சை	Coloured light, or water charged in coloured glass, used as a treatment.	None here	—
Colon hydrotherapyபெருங்குடல் நீர்ச் சிகிச்சை	Warm water introduced into the colon under controlled pressure to wash it out.	None here	—
Deluxe under water massageநீருக்கடி மசாஜ்	Massage delivered by a pressurised water jet while the patient is immersed.	None here	—
Dry cuppingஉலர் குவளைச் சிகிச்சை	A therapeutic procedure in which cups create controlled suction on the skin - dry cupping performed without scarification, wet cupping involving controlled superficial scarification and removal of a small quantity of blood.	None here	—
Dry powder massageஉலர் மூலிகைப் பொடி மசாஜ்	Stimulation of vital energy points through firm massage with herbal powders to exfoliate, tone and detoxify the body.	None here	—
Enemaஎனிமா (குடல் கழுவுதல்)	Administration of medicated liquids or oils into the rectum or vaginal tract for therapeutic benefits.	None here	—
Facial saunaமுக நீராவி	Medicated vapour inhaled through the nose and mouth to clear the airways.	None here	—
Fomentationஒத்தடம்	A procedure in which controlled heat or cold is applied to a selected body part using a fomentation cloth, herbal paste or compress for a prescribed duration.	None here	—
Foot bath / arm bathபாதக் குளியல் / கைக் குளியல்	A therapeutic procedure in which the feet are washed or immersed in warm or medicated water at a prescribed temperature for a specified duration.	None here	—
Full mud bathமுழு மண் குளியல்	Prepared mud applied over the whole body and allowed to dry before washing off.	None here	—
Herbal leaf fomentationமூலிகை இலை ஒற்றடம்	Application of a warm bolus of medicinal leaves cooked with herbs over the body for pain relief and rejuvenation.	None here	—
Hip bathஇடுப்பு நீர்க் குளியல்	The patient sits in warm medicated water covering the hips and lower abdomen for a prescribed duration.	None here	—
Ice massageபனிக்கட்டி மசாஜ்	Ice applied in a circular motion over a painful or swollen part.	None here	—
Immersion bathமுழு நீர் மூழ்குக் குளியல்	Full immersion of the body in water held at a prescribed temperature.	None here	—
Infra-red raysஅகச்சிவப்புக் கதிர்கள்	Infra-red radiation directed at a part of the body to relieve pain and stiffness.	None here	—
Jacuzziசுழல் நீர்க் குளியல்	Warm water circulated under pressure around the immersed body.	None here	—
Magnet therapyகாந்தச் சிகிச்சை	Magnets of a prescribed strength applied over a part of the body for a set duration.	None here	—
Manipulative therapyகைமுறைச் சிகிச்சை	Manual realignment of a displaced joint or bone, followed by support.	None here	—
Mud packமண் பற்று	Application of a thick layer of herbal paste directly onto the skin over the affected area.	None here	—
Plantain leaf bathவாழையிலைக் குளியல்	The body wrapped in fresh plantain leaves to cool it and soothe the skin.	None here	—
Reflexologyரிஃப்ளெக்சாலஜி	Application of pressure on specific reflex points in the feet, hands or ears to stimulate corresponding organs and systems and promote natural healing.	None here	—
Sauna bathசானாக் குளியல்	Dry heat in an enclosed cabin to induce sweating.	None here	—
Spinal bathமுதுகுத்தண்டு நீர்க் குளியல்	The patient lies in a shallow trough so that water covers only the spine, at a prescribed temperature.	None here	—
Spinal sprayமுதுகுத்தண்டு நீர்த் தெளிப்பு	Continuous streaming of warm medicated oil or buttermilk over the forehead and scalp to calm the mind and nervous system, and on specific parts of the body for therapeutic benefit.	None here	—
Steam bathநீராவிக் குளியல்	Vethu is a traditional external therapy in Siddha medicine. Steam is applied either to one part of the body or to the whole of it, raised from medicinal herbs or therapeutic substances chosen by the Siddha physician for the condition being treated. Traditionally, the heat and the steam together are used to bring on perspiration and to loosen stiffness in the muscles and joints. It is not an ordinary steam bath. Ordinary steam is plain water, taken over the whole body for relaxation, usually unsupervised. Vethu may carry medicine, may be directed at a single painful or stiff area, and is given as a prescribed procedure under a Siddha physician or therapist. Which herbs are used, and in what quantity, is decided by a qualified Siddha physician according to the patient's condition.	None here	—
Sun bathசூரிய ஒளிக் குளியல்	Graded exposure to early morning sunlight for a prescribed duration.	None here	—
Therapeutic massageஉடல் எண்ணெய் மசாஜ்	A traditional full-body therapeutic massage involving rhythmic pressure and herbal or medicated oil application to relax muscles, improve circulation and promote physical vitality.	None here	—
Wet sheet packஈரத் துணி ஒற்றடம்	The body wrapped in a wrung-out wet sheet and covered, for a prescribed duration.	None here	—
Yogaயோகா	A taught session of posture, breathing and relaxation, given by an instructor and matched to what the patient can do.	None here	—