Ayurveda recommends Monsoon season as the ideal time for rejuvenation and purification of the body. Kerala traditional Ayurvedic treatments done in this season are widely known as 'Karkidaka Chikitsa' or Varsha Rithu charya.( Varsha Rithu which means Rainy season and Charya means regimen to follow )
The refreshing effect of rain soothens and relaxes the body and mind which also open to the healing power of Ayurveda.
Ayurveda says 'agni' is responsible for the digestion and metabolism of our body. During monsoon agni will be weak (Mandagni), due to Vata and Pitha dosha aggrevation, which is the main reason for diseases.
In Keraleeya traditional panchakarma, the main therapies that are practised in this season are,
Abhyanga (Oil massage), Shiro dhaara ( Pouring medicated oil,milk or buttermilk over forehead )
Swedana ( Application of the medicated steam ),
Pizhichil ( Medicated oil is poured over the body followed by mild massage ),
Virechanam ( Elimination of morbid doshas through anal passage ).