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'Panchakarma’,
means five types of treatment, Pancha means five, and Karma
means procedure. These are the basic purification therapies
of Ayurveda. If the Panchakarma therapies are done properly,
the diseases are eradicated. Different medicines are used
for the different procedures depending upon the constitution
of the patient. |
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| Vamana
(Therapeutic Vomiting) |
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Vamana
is a medicated emesis therapy which removes Kapha toxins collected
in the body and the respiratory tract. This is given to people
with high Kapha imbalance. Daily treatment involves loosening
and mobilizing the toxins in an effort to finally eliminate
them.
Vamana is beneficial for Bronchial Asthma,
Chronic Allergies, Hay Fever, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Hyperacidity,
Chronic Indigestion Nasal Congestion, Edema, Obesity, Psychological
disorders, Skin disorders. |
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| Virechana
(Purgation): |
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Virechana
is medicated purgation therapy which removes Pitta toxins
from the body that are accumulated in the liver and gallbladder;
it completely cleanses the gastro-intestinal tract. It is
a safe procedure without side effects. Virechana is beneficial
for root out Chronic Fever, Diabetes, Asthma, Skin disorders
such as Herpes, Paraplegia, Hemiplegia Joint disorders, Digestive
disorders, Constipation, Hyperacidity, Vitiligo, Psoriasis,
Headaches, Elephantiasis and Gynecological disorders. |
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| Vasti
(Enema or Colonic Irrigation) |
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Vasti
(Enema) is considered as the mother of all Panchakarma treatments
since it cleanses the accumulated toxins from all the 3 doshas,
Vata, Pitta and Kapha, through the colon. Vasti is also highly
beneficial as a rejuvenating treatment. Medicated oil or ghee
and an herbal decoction is given as enema to clean the colon
and increase the muscle tone. This procedure is usually applied
for 8 to 30 days, based on the medical condition of a person.
Vasti is beneficial for Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Colitis, Convalescence,
Cervical Spondylosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation,
Digestive disorders, Backache & Sciatica, Hepatomegaly
& Splenomegaly, Obesity, Piles, Sexual Debility &
Infertility. |
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| Nasya
(Nose Cleaning) |
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Nasya
involves administration of medicated oil through the nose
to cleanse accumulated Kapha toxins from the head and neck
region. Based on the medical condition of a person, it can
be given up to 30 days. Nasya is beneficial for Trigeminal
Neuralgia, Bel's Palsy, Improves memory & eye sight, Insomnia,
Elimination of excess Mucus Hyper pigmentation in the face,
Pre-mature graying of hair, clarity to voice, Headaches of
various origin Hemiplegia, Loss of smell and taste, Frozen
shoulder, Migraine, Stiffness of the neck, Nasal Allergies
Nasal Polyp, Neurological dysfunctions, Paraplegiar, Sinusitis.. |
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| Raktamokshana |
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Raktamoksha
is the procedure to cleanse the blood and is advised only
in very rare conditions. It is not advisable during general
Panchakarma. Different types of blood letting are described
in the Ayurvedic texts in detail. |
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