Karkidaka Chikitsa in Kerala is a traditional practice which helps in healing the entire wellbeing at all physical, mental as well as spiritual level. Karkidaka is considered as a month of diseases in Ayurveda. Immunity power of human body will be low in the month of karkidaka, So it is important to take preventive measures to prevent diseases and strengthen body. Ayurveda prescribes rejuvenation treatments in karkidaka to
strengthen body. This treatments are also known as "Karkidaka chikitsa" or "Monsoon therapy"
Influence of karkidaka monsoon on health is very challenging. The humidity in the atmosphere often intensifies several conditions including arthritis, allergies, asthma etc. In Kerala a special ayurvedic food called Karkidaka Kanji which is basically njavara rice porridge with medicated herbs is consumed for the entire month which helps in revitalizing and detoxifying the body.
