Ayurveda: providing a healthy stay in Sri Lanka
Traditional Sri Lankan medicine, also known as Ayurveda, has been practiced on the island for many centuries. Based on knowledge passed down from generation to generation over a period of 3,000 years, the current medical system was developed.
Over the years, this system has been enriched by the traditions of the Ayurveda and Siddha systems of India, Unani Arabic medicine, and most importantly, the indigenous Sri Lankan medicine, Desheeya Chikitsa.
Health played an important role in ancient Sri Lanka where the rulers who were prominent physicians considered the art of healing very important and thus paved the way for the development of this system of medication. According to ancient rock inscriptions, the country has provided proper and organized medical services to its people for centuries, boasting the establishment of dedicated hospitals. According to archaeological finds, the Mihintale mountain in Sri Lanka had housed the world’s first hospital.
With centuries of development, the current system of Ayurveda practiced in Sri Lanka is much more than just a system of herbal medicine. With the two main goals of treating disease symptoms and strengthening the immune system, this healing method is a form of health and longevity that can easily be used with the modern form of Western medicine to complement it.
The Ayurveda treatment is based on the process of purification and rejuvenation, and according to this system, the toxins accumulated in the body due to bad health practices must be expelled so that the body purifies itself in order to function properly and guarantee good health in the long term. . . In addition to specific treatments for identified medical problems, some of the popular Ayurvedic treatments available in Sri Lanka include Ayurvedic body massage, Ayurvedic head oil application, Ayurvedic steam bath and herbal bath, nasal treatment, and head massage. Ayurvedic feet.
Body massage consists of applying oil to the body to induce relaxation and blood circulation. Regular treatment improves the nervous system, strengthens the body and gives longevity. The application of head oil is done with different types of oils depending on the condition and ailment of the patient. This Ayurveda method is used to cure migraine, hair loss, premature aging and eye disorders.
The herbal bath consists of boiled bath water with selected herbs and roots. Depending on the predominant food, the types of herbs and roots used and their concentration differ. In the Ayurvedic steam bath, steam from boiled herbs and roots is passed through the body. Very often, this treatment is used to cure obesity. For chronic sinusitis, migraine, facial paralysis and nasal congestion, Ayurvedic nasal treatment is used. Treatment involves administration of medicinal herbs and oils through the nasal tract. Producing a mirror effect, the internal organs are healed by Ayurvedic foot massage. Foot massage also cures dryness, fatigue and numbness.
Ayurveda is a popular and well recognized form of medication in Sri Lanka, there are many establishments on the island that offer Ayurvedic medical care. As most foreigners visit the country in search of its indigenous form of medical treatment, most hotels in Sri Lanka have qualified staff and spas that provide Ayurvedic treatment to their guests, ensuring a healthy and fulfilling stay on the island. paradise.