A warm herbal paste is applied and bandaged over painful joints or swollen areas, drawing out inflammation and easing pain overnight.
A session runs about 30-45 minutes. Procedures planned and supervised by the doctor, usually as part of a course rather than a single visit.
Upanaha / Lepam is carried out at Sri Vinayaga Ayurvibe, a government-certified Ayurveda hospital at Nookampalayam, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600131 — within reach of Medavakkam, Sholinganallur, OMR, Pallikaranai, Velachery and Tambaram.
Upanaha / Lepam is used for reduces swelling, relieves joint pain, improves local circulation, helps chronic inflammation.
What happens in a session: The doctor assesses you first and confirms the procedure is appropriate before anything is scheduled. Preparation may begin days earlier — internal oleation, a diet regimen, or a preparatory therapy. The procedure itself is carried out under supervision, with the therapist monitoring you throughout. Aftercare matters as much as the procedure: expect specific instructions on food, rest and activity.
Before you come: Book a consultation first — these are not walk-in treatments. Bring any recent reports, prescriptions and a list of medicines you take. Keep the following day light. Recovery is part of the treatment.
Whether Upanaha / Lepam suits you is decided at consultation, not at booking. Dr.V.Vaitheeshwari B.A.M.S., assesses your constitution, your history and your current medication first. Sri Vinayaga Ayurvibe is open every day from 10 AM to 8 PM at Nookampalayam, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600131.
Sri Vinayaga Ayurvibe — 12/597, Main Road, Nethaji Nagar Main Rd, Nookampalayam, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600131. Phone: +91 81229 39197.