Treatments for Kids

Ayurveda offers a range of treatments for children aimed at promoting their overall well-being, boosting immunity, and addressing common health concerns. It’s important to note that Ayurvedic treatments for kids are gentle, natural, and tailored to the child’s specific constitution.

1. SSPS for Kids

Shastik Sala Pinda Sweda is another traditional Ayurvedic therapy that involves the use of a special type of rice called “Shastika Shali rice.” This therapy is commonly used to promote relaxation, improve muscle strength, and nourish the body. It typically involves the preparation of rice boluses, which are cooked with milk and herbs, tied into cloth bags, and then applied to the body in a specific manner.

When adapted for kids, Shastik Sala Pinda Sweda may involve modifications in the ingredients used, the temperature of the boluses, and the duration of the therapy to ensure safety and effectiveness for children. As with any Ayurvedic therapy, it’s crucial to consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare provider to determine if Shastik Sala Pinda Sweda is suitable for your child and to receive proper guidance on its implementation.

Benefits :

  • Relaxation: The warmth and gentle pressure from the boluses can help children relax their muscles and calm their minds, promoting a sense of relaxation and well-being.
  • Improved Muscle Strength: The therapeutic massage involved in Shastik Sala Pinda Sweda may help strengthen muscles and improve overall muscle tone in children.
  • Nourishment: The combination of rice, herbs, and milk used in this therapy can nourish the skin and improve its texture, making it particularly beneficial for children with dry or sensitive skin.
  • Enhanced Circulation: The heat generated by the warm boluses can promote blood circulation, which may aid in the healing process and promote overall health.

2. PPS for Kids

Patra Pinda Sweda is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy that involves using herbal poultices to massage the body. These poultices are made by wrapping a combination of medicinal leaves and herbs in cloth, steaming them, and then applying them to the body in a specific manner. The therapy aims to promote relaxation, relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and detoxify the body.

When adapted for kids, Patra Pinda Sweda may involve modifications in the selection of herbs and the temperature of the poultices to ensure safety and effectiveness for children.

Benefits :

  • Relaxation: The warmth and gentle pressure from the herbal poultices can help children relax their muscles and calm their minds, promoting a sense of relaxation and well-being.
  • Improved Circulation: The heat generated by the poultices can promote blood circulation, which may aid in the healing process and promote overall health.
  • Detoxification: The combination of medicinal herbs used in Patra Pinda Sweda may help stimulate the body’s natural detoxification processes, promoting the elimination of toxins and waste products.

  • Relief from Aches and Pains: The therapeutic massage involved in this therapy can help alleviate muscle tension and provide relief from aches and pains, making it beneficial for children experiencing discomfort due to growth spurts, sports activities, or other physical activities.

3.CPS for Kids

Choorna Pinda Sweda, also known as Choorna Pinda Sveda or Choorna Pinda Swedana, is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves using herbal powders (choorna) to create boluses or poultices (pinda) that are then used for a therapeutic massage (sweda or svedana). This therapy is used to promote relaxation, alleviate muscle tension, improve circulation, and detoxify the body.

When adapted for kids, Choorna Pinda Sweda may involve modifications in the selection of herbs used in the powder, the size of the boluses, and the pressure applied during the massage to ensure safety and effectiveness for children.

Benefits :

  • Relaxation: The warmth and gentle pressure from the herbal poultices can help children relax their muscles and calm their minds, promoting a sense of relaxation and well-being.
  • Improved Circulation: The massage and heat generated by the poultices can promote blood circulation, which may aid in the healing process and promote overall health.
  • Detoxification: The combination of medicinal herbs used in Choorna Pinda Sweda may help stimulate the body’s natural detoxification processes, promoting the elimination of toxins and waste products.
  • Relief from Aches and Pains: The therapeutic massage involved in this therapy can help alleviate muscle tension and provide relief from aches and pains, making it beneficial for children experiencing discomfort due to growth spurts, sports activities, or other physical activities.

4. Nasya

Nasya is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy that involves the administration of herbal oils, medicated powders, or herbal extracts into the nasal passages. This therapy is used to promote nasal health, alleviate congestion, improve breathing, and address various health concerns related to the head, neck, and respiratory system.

When adapted for kids, nasya may involve using milder herbal oils or powders and adjusting the dosage to ensure safety and effectiveness for children.

Benefits :

  • Relief from Nasal Congestion: Nasya can help clear congestion in the nasal passages, providing relief from symptoms associated with allergies, colds, sinusitis, or other respiratory conditions.
  • Improved Breathing: By clearing the nasal passages and promoting sinus drainage, nasya therapy can help improve breathing and alleviate breathing difficulties in children.
  • Enhanced Respiratory Health: Nasya therapy can support overall respiratory health by lubricating the nasal passages, reducing inflammation, and promoting the elimination of toxins from the respiratory system.
  • Support for Sinus-related Issues: Nasya therapy may be beneficial for children experiencing sinus-related issues such as sinus headaches, sinusitis, or rhinitis.
  • Cleansing and Detoxification: Nasya therapy helps in cleansing and detoxifying the nasal passages, which can support the body’s natural detoxification processes and promote overall well-being.

5. Sadya Virechana

Sadya Virechana is an Ayurvedic therapy focused on cleansing the body through purgation.. In Sanskrit, “Sadya” means immediate or quick, and “Virechana” means purgation or cleansing. This therapy involves the administration of herbal purgatives to induce a controlled bowel movement for the purpose of cleansing the gastrointestinal tract and eliminating toxins from the body.

However, it’s important to note that Sadya Virechana is typically considered a therapeutic procedure for adults and is not commonly performed on children. Ayurvedic therapies for children are usually much gentler and tailored to their specific needs and constitution.

Benefits :

  • Detoxification: Sadya Virechana helps in cleansing the gastrointestinal tract by eliminating accumulated toxins and waste materials, which may improve overall health and well-being.
  • Balancing Doshas: According to Ayurvedic principles, Sadya Virechana may help balance the doshas (bio-energies) in the body, particularly Pitta and Kapha doshas, which can contribute to improved health and vitality.
  • Improved Digestion: By eliminating ama (undigested food particles) and excess mucus from the digestive system, Sadya Virechana may help improve digestion and promote better nutrient absorption.
  • Relief from Digestive Disorders: This therapy may provide relief from certain digestive disorders such as constipation, indigestion, bloating, and gas by facilitating the removal of accumulated waste material from the intestines.