Treatments

The stimulation of Varmam points is called as Varmam therapy. This is executed by "Kaibaham"&"seibhagam" in 12 different ways like anukkal, asaithal, thattal, thadaval, yenthal, oondral, pidithal, nazhukkal, amarthal, pathukkal, karakkal, pinnal. Each Varmam can be applied in 12 different ways in four different amount of pressure (Mathirai) i.e. Mathirai Kanakku - Pathi Kanakku. These parameters refer to amount of pressure applied during Varmam treatment. The depth of touch is Mathirai Kanakku and the Pressure of touch is Pathi Kanakku. A sound knowledge of application of Varmam points is used to balance physiology like naadi, thasa vaayu, vaasi, ethirkalam, marukalam, adukkugal, saram, amirtha nilaigal, kona nilaigal etc.

Varmam massage was traditionally used by the varmam masters to treat and prevent their training and combat related injuries. It was also used to treat the conditions that affected their ability to perform the martial arts. Nowadays this thadaval technique is a highly effective form of treatment for injuries, chronic pain and movement dysfunctions.

Any obstruction in the varmam energy flow creates imbalance in vazhi, azhal & iyam leads to disease and discomfort. The aim of the treatment is to identify blockages in the varmam energy flow and to restore them. This has the effect of boosting the bodys healing mechanism. A deep knowledge about Medical Varmalogy is needed to execute Thadaval Murai (Massage). Because each and every stroke advocated is based upon thuvathasa naadi, thasa vaayu, vaasi, ethirkalam, marukalam, adangal, amirtha nilaigal, kona nilaigal. Treatment should be started considering the Naadi, Ethir Kaalam, Maru Kalam.

It is an ancient varmam massage technique used in the field of Kalaripayitru to increase the flexibility and strengthen the body for combat. Combat practices demanded a robust body capable of powerful movements. Today, Chavatti thirumal is still an important part of kalari training. Chavatti Thirumal is a strong full body massage where the practitioner uses their feet for the treatment supported by a rope suspended from the ceiling. This is incorporated with warm herbal oils and varmam application.

It is a special external treatment advocated in Siddha Varmam science. This method involves fomentation with small medicated pouches called kizhi on the affected areas. The herbal drugs are coarsely powdered, packed precisely in a piece of cotton cloth called "Kizhi" and dipped in a warm pan with or without medicated oil or steamed according to the clinical condition. This includes targeting certain varmam points which can provide optimal results when applied at regular interval. They are of different types like Ilai kizhi, nei kizhi, podi kizhi, mamisa kizhi, navara kizhi, dhaaniya kizhi, kal kizhi etc.,

This is a procedure of holding warm medicated oil in the affected area for a specific time. A specific oil in a specific amount is poured into the reservoir made of medicated paste and kept in the same condition for a specific time. This helps the oil to penetrate deeper into the tissues, softening the stiff and tight muscles.

Kattu is identical to compress. It is the application of medicine to the affected area and bandaging it. Kombukattal may hold a splint in position or otherwise immobilize an injured part of the body to prevent further injury and to facilitate healing.

This involves rubbing the herbal powders over the diseased part or throughout the body.