KUZHAMBU OF AYURVEDIC CLASSICAL TEXTS
These are only for external application, unique to Kerala. Oil base of medicines for external application is substituted by a mixture of gingelly oil, ghee and castor oil.
DOSAGE :
Apply the kuzhamba heated or otherwise over the body and take bath in hot water after 30 minutes or as advised by the physician
BALAASWAGEINDHAADI KUZHAMBU: (Sahasrayogam) Improves body complexion and stamina. Useful fox tuberculosis, Skin disorders, Oedema, Chronic Fever, Insanity.
DHANWANTHARAM KUZHAMBU: (Ashtamgahrudayam) To be used for children, pregnant women and also for post-natal care. This is very effective for all types of Rheumatic complaints.
ELAADI KUZHAMBU: (Ashtamgahrudayam) – Effective for Bruises, Scabies, Wounds and Skin diseases.
ARPASASTHYAADI KUZHAMBU: (Sahasrayogam) – A special item for rheumatic complaints like Numbness, Pain.
KHAJITHA PINDA THAILAM: (Ashtamgahrudayam) Produced by churning process and hence has stronger cooling effect than PINDA THAILAM and very effective in rheumatic complaints with burning sensation.
KOTTAMCHUKKAADI KUZHAMBU : (Sahasrayagam) – Best for all types of Rheumatic complaints and joint disorders.
LAAKSHADI KUZHAMBU: (Ashtamgahrudayam) – For breathing trouble, Asthma, Insanity, Epilepsy and also suitable for Pregnant women. Improves body complexion and stamina.
PANCHASNEHAM: (Sahasrayogam) – For Rheumatic related stagnation, pain. Effective for Bone fracture, Bruises, Numbness in arms and legs, Wasting diseases.
PINDA THAILAM: (Ashtamgahrudayam) – For Arthritis related burning sensation pain and oedema.
PRABHANJANAVIIVIARDSANAM: (Sahasrayagam) – Relieves all types of Rheumatic disorders and provides strength and health to the body. Also relieves Numbness, body weakness and Pain. More effective for Rheumatoid Arthritis and facial Paralysis:
SAHACHARAADI KUZHAMBU: (Ashtamgahrudayam) – For all types of rheumatic related complaints like freezness, numbness and especially for Sacrococcygial pain.
VAATHAMARDHANAM KUZHAMBU: (Patent Medicine) Effective for Sprains, Pain and Numbness.