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Who Is a Swastha (Healthy Person)? Ayurveda denotes a person as healthy when there is harmony in the three doshas, strong agni/metabolism, which creates optimal nourishment […]

Takradhara is an Ayurvedic therapy in which medicated buttermilk is poured in a continuous,  rhythmic stream over the forehead. It is a form of Shirodhara and is often used in Kerala in the  treatment protocol of anxiety, migraine headaches, psoriasis spectrum, insomnia and IBS. This page  explains why the head is so important in Ayurveda, how the medicated buttermilk is prepared, how  the therapy is performed and what it does for the body.  Why the head is important in Ayurveda​ The head is one of the three vital spots (trimarma) of the body and the seat of prana (life). As per the  ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, a person is like a peepal tree with its roots upwards, meaning that the  head on top controls the trunk below. The brain, located in the head, is the seat of intellect, memory  and mental faculties. All the sense organs are also located in the head.  What is Shirodhara?​ Shirodhara is the process of pouring a liquid in a continuous stream over the forehead for thirty to  forty-five minutes. During the therapy, the head is mildly stroked to allow deep relaxation.  Shirodhara is done using different ingredients, depending on the aggravated dosha, the age of the  person, the season, agni (metabolism), place and prakriti. Some of the ingredients used are:  •Medicated oil  •Kashaya (decoction)  •Medicated milk  •Medicated buttermilk (Takram)  What is Takradhara used for?​ Dhara, the rhythmic flow of medicated buttermilk over the forehead, is a therapy often used in  Kerala in the […]

In Ayurveda, Gunas (properties of substances) are twenty in number. They are classified into three doshas with respect to their natural affinity of occurrence. The three […]

Pain in joints especially, the knee joint has a quiet way of changing your life. Climbing the stairs of your house, standing for a few minutes […]

If you’ve been exploring Ayurvedic treatments, you’ve almost certainly come across these two names again and again — Shirodhara and Abhyanga. Both these treatments are cornerstones […]

You lie down exhausted, but your mind refuses to switch off. You toss, you turn, you check the clock — and the harder you try to […]

Modern medicine often classifies disease by which organ or system is affected. Ayurveda takes a different, more holistic view — one that looks at the why […]

Back pain has quietly become one of the most common complaints of the modern sedentary lifestyle. Long hours at a desk in poor posture, endless screen […]

If stiff muscles, nagging body pain, or sluggish circulation have become part of your daily life, your body may be asking for something deeper than a […]

Modern life in Kochi moves fast — long commutes, screen-heavy workdays, and disrupted sleep quietly take a toll on your body. Abhyangam, the ancient Ayurvedic full-body […]

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, places strong emphasis on balancing the body through diet, lifestyle, and natural therapies. Nerium Ayurveda, a trusted wellness center offering […]

With the earthy odour, cool breeze, and rhythmic beats of pelting water, the long-awaited monsoons have arrived, a welcome change to the scorching heat of the […]

At Nerium Ayurveda and Wellness in Kakkanad, Kochi, we are dedicated to providing authentic and rejuvenating Ayurvedic treatments that promote holistic well-being. Among our range of […]

Discover the restorative benefits of Ayurvedic back massage at Nerium Ayurveda and Wellness, located in the serene setting of Kakkanad, Kochi. Our Ayurvedic back massage is […]

Sambaram is Kerala’s traditional spiced buttermilk, made with curry leaves, ginger, green chilli, and salt. In Ayurveda, its base, fresh buttermilk, is known as takra and […]

Sleep…Our body’s mechanism to heal and recover Ayurveda identifies sleep/Nidra as one of the three pillars that support the human body. In the Ayurvedic classics like […]

Why Kerala for Ayurvedic therapy? Ayurvedic treatment in Kerala is popular due to its veridical and holistic approach.! Ayurvedic therapists in Kerala hold on to the […]

In this  world, we live in, during these recent turbulent years, we have utilized and have been grateful for our healthcare system that managed to encompass […]