The treatment in Ayurveda is classified mainly into two - 'Samana' and 'Sodhana. Samana is the pacifying the way of treatment and Sodhana roots out the disease from the body. Oral therapy and easier means of treatment are prescribed under 'Samana' treatment.

But 'Sodhana' treatment is extensive, time-consuming procedures to change a diseased man to the original healthy man. There are widely used all over India for patients with chronic illnesses. If done with special precautions, regular checkups and extra care these type of 'Sodhana' treatments can work wonders and this is what happens in India, especially in Kerala, which attracts a lot of visitors from all over the world to this small state.

Some of the treatments are as follows:

Pizhichil: A special kind of massage with herbal oils. Good for rheumatic ailments and nervous disorders. Proposed period: 7 to 14 days or according to condition.

Njavarakizhy: A treatment that induces perspiration through the external application of medicated rice concoctions. Good for joint paints, arthritic conditions and certain skin diseases. Proposed period: 14 days or according to condition

Dhara: A mental relaxant consisting of herbal oils and medicated buttermilk poured, on the forehead and sometimes on the body as well. Good for insomnia, mental tension and certain skin problems. Proposed period: 7 to 21 days or according to condition.

Sirovasthi: A treatment that anoints the head with special herbal oils. Good for headaches and Vatha originated ailments. Proposed period: 7 days or according to condition.

Udvarthanam: A massage with herbal powders. Good for obesity, paralysis and certain rheumatic disorders. Proposed period: 14 to 28 days or according to condition.

Pathrasweda: A variety of herbs with high medicinal value are packed in leaf bundles, which are then used to massage the body.

Massage - General: The body is massaged with herbal oils and powders. Tones, improves circulation and restores energy and vigour.

Medicated Steam Bath: The body is exposed to the rejuvenating vapours of special leaves and herbs that are boiled. Eliminates toxins, reduces fat tissue and good for certain skin disorders.

Nasyam: A variety of herbal preparations are used to cleanse the nasal passage.

Since these intense treatments need extra care, regular checkups, specially trained persons to perform the treatment and enough facilities, hospitalization may be necessary, where nursing care and doctor's presence give patient's more confidence. Ayurveda cares for patient's more confidence. Ayurveda care for patient's physical and mental satisfaction with peace of mind or they have to be made so before starting the treatment

Healthy mind is seen only in a healthy body- Ayurveda believes. Mental aberration can lead to ill health and vice versa.