History of Ayurveda in India
Ayurveda is an ancient art of treatments. In India the history of Ayurveda is
5000 year old. The very old literatures namely Rig Veda and Atharva-Veda has the information available which confirms this. Ayurveda is known as the oldest health care system and it ensures complete care of body, mind and soul. India is the global hub for Ayurvedic treatments as here one can find a large number of Ayurvedic treatment centres in India and especially in the state of Kerala which is situated in the South of the country on the shore of Arabian sea. Though there are many well known Ayurveda hospitals and Ayurvedic resorts in Kerala where one can find highly qualified Doctors who take care of your health requirements based on your medical history, the state of Kerala has numerous small and big ayurvedic centres.
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Ayurveda in India during the Ancient time
In the earlier ages, Ayurveda was suppose to be the only healthcare system which helped and saved people from many diseases and sickness. After showing great effects on the patients, Ayurveda became popular and then the principles of this therapy were laid out.
Ayurveda in India during the Medieval time
Started in the ancient time, the Ayurveda treatment in India lost its value later in the Medieval era due to many rules and conditions. Due to emergence of the foreign system forced on Ayurveda, it faced a majour set back in the Medieval times. The teaching of Ayurveda was even stopped and it somehow became very difficult to avail the benefits of Ayurveda treatments in India.
Ayurveda in India in the Present time
After the country got independent in 1947 it was decide during in a ministry conference to support the Ancient health care system of Ayurveda for the benefits of the people. After this announcement and further effort Ayurveda in India started getting its charm and popularity among the people of the Country and abroad. Today India offers one of the finest spa and ayurveda resorts starting from basic to luxury category. Travelers from around the world are coming here to avail the rejuvenation package and getting maximum benefits out of it for a healthy life.
Max Holidays India is one of the pioneer tour operator and travel agent in India for Ayurveda packages. You are requested to contact one of our experts to take more detail about the therapies and bookings.
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Types of Ayurveda Treatments
Having no side effects the various type of Ayurveda treatments are not only oldest but also the safest treatments available. Known as Science of Life, Ayurveda is perfect for every body, every disease and every illness. Max Holidays is having much suitable Ayurveda tour packages for you in India to rejuvenate you for a new life. The various type of Ayurveda treatment packages of India available with us are listed below :
Shaman Therapy Palliative Treatment
The Shamana Therapy is the process to subside the disturbed humour or to return to normal stage while taking care of the balance of other humours. In this therapy the most effective is digestive, appetizers, exposure to sun,

exercising and taking fresh air. These therapies are advised when the disease is not chronic and the doshas are not deep. In this therapy to treat the patients different kind of powders, jams, herbal tablets, medicated oil etc are used. Sometimes a simple diet or an activity advised by our doctors can work to alleviate the aggravated dosha.
Shodhana Therapy (Purification Treatment) :
If you want to remove the the causative factors of somatic and psychosomatic disease then Shodhana therapy is very helpful. This is a harsher but more efficient and more effective treatment than Shamana Therapy. This therapy maintains the health for a longer period of time. This treatment is useful for the diseases like Neurological disorders, musculo skeletal, certain vascular states, metabolic and degenerative disorders and respiratory diseases.
Nidan Parivarjan (Avoidance of disease causing and aggravating factors) :
For the known diseases which are causing factors in the lifestyle and diet of the patient, Nidan Parivarjan is a very helpful treatment. Nidan is one of the most successful Ayurveda treatments.
Pathya Vyavastha (Prescription of diet and activity) :
Pathya Vyavastha is Pathya Vyavastha is comprises of indications and contradictions in respect of habits, diets, emotional status and activities of the patient. To ensure th stregngth of the tissues this treatment emphasis on dos and don’ts of diet etc.
Satyavajava (Psychotherapy) :
Satyavajava Ayurvedic treatment is mainly concern with the problems related to mental disturbance. This treatment helps to cultivate courage, memory and concentration in patients mind.
Rasayana Therapy (Use of immunomodulators and rejuvenation medicines) :
Rasavana Therapy in Ayurveda is useful to enhance the strength and vitality of a person by the way of rejuvenating cells and tissues of his body. Promotion of memory, intelligence, integrity of body matrix, prevention of youth etc are some of the main benefits one can get from Rasayana Therapy.
Diet and Ayurvedic Treatment :
In Ayurveda regulation of the diet is considered to be very important part of treatments. It is a strong belief that the mental and spiritual development of a human body is based on the type and regulation of the food consumed. This is the reason that while taking Ayurvedic treatment one need to follow the diet chart / schedule advised by our expert doctors as it plays an important role in Ayurveda treatments.
Ayurveda Therapies in India

Ayurveda is a Science of Life and is a proven way of living fit and health. Ayurveda treatment therapies in India are suppose to be over 10000 years old but the written evidences are available as far back as 6000 years. The herbal therapies of Ayurveda in India are very famous and well practiced. The role of Ayurveda treatments is to find the root cause of the disease in the human body and cure it in a way that it does not relapse again. Herbal medicines, a balanced diet, yogic exercises and meditation are the main keys in Ayurveda to find against the disease. In Ayurveda the Universal fact is considered that the human body is made of air, water, fire, earth and ether and accordingly the patient is treated with herbs, oil massages, gem stones, naturally soothing environment etc.
Ayurveda in India is perhaps has the best shape and best practiced than any other part of the world. Few of the main Ayurveda treatment therapies in India are listed below which are available in many Ayurveda resortsand spas in India.
Pizhichil
The word Pizhichil means the dhara given on the body. Pizhichill is a very effective Ayurvedic therapy for body relaxation. This massage is available at most of the Ayurveda resorts and spas in India. Also known as the King og Ayurvedic treatments, Pizhichil massage is combines rich oil with a special heat treatment. This massage treatment is very effective to enhance muscular tone and retune the entire nervous system of human body.
Sirovasthi
This treatment is basically a kind of head massage with warm medicated herbal oils. The Sirovasthi therapy of Ayurveda is also famous in India and it is very useful for very good cure for facial paralysis, insanity, migraine, deafness, those with cranial nerve disorders etc.
Dhara
Dhara is also one of the most famous forms of Ayurveda treatments in India. In this treatment the person lies on the floor or wooden bed and a special herbal oil is then gently poured on the forehead of the person. Dhara is a traditional healing method for head diseases and facial paralysis.
Navarakizhi
Navarakizhi is a very effective and popular treatment for hemiplegia and other health problems caused by Vata disorder. This is a 14-21 days course and is considered to be a powerful and effective remedy for those ailing with various skin problems.
The patient's body is massaged with little linen pouches filled with Navara rice cooked with prescribed herbs in cow's milk. The therapy is usually of a 14 to 21 day course and is a powerful remedy for those ailing with skin problems.
Nasyam
Our nose is the doorway to our brain, mind and

consciousness and in this treatment medicated oil mixed with herbs is poured through the nostrils. Nasyam therapy in Ayurveda is very popular and useful for dry nasal passage, sore throat, hoarse voice, stiffness in the neck of head, jaw ache, facial paralysis, headaches, migraines and various eye and ears problems, relieving mental and emotional stress, anxiety, fear and negativity.
Elakizhi
Elakizhi is one of the popular Ayurveda therapies in India used for rejuvenation of human body. Elakizhi is a kind of herbal massage that helps our body in maintaining blood circulation.
Some famous Ayurveda and Spa Resorts in India
India is a place where one can find many Ayurveda resorts and ayurveda hospitals. we are listing below some of the famous Ayurveda resorts of India. for more information and details please write to max Holidays India and get benefitted with the vast information available for the customers.
- Travancore Heritage Resort, Trivandrum, Kerala
- Kairali Ayurvedic Resort, Palakad, Kerala
Somatheeram Ayurvedic Resort, Kovalam, Kerala
- Surya Samudra Resort, Trivandrum, Kerala
- Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom, Kerala
- Spice Village, Thekkad, Kerala
- Marari Beach Resort, Mararikulam, Kerala
- Backwater Ripples, Kumarakom
- Golden water Resort, Kumarakom, Kerala
- Estuary Island Resort, Poovar, Kerala
- Lake Resort, Kumarakom, Kerala
- Ananda in The Himalayas, Rishikesh
- Devigarh Resort, Udaipur, Rajasthan
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