Panchakarma Therapy
Achieve balance in body, mind and consciousness
What is Panchakarma
Panchakarma - A Therapy for achieving balance in body, mind and consciousness
Panchakarma is an integral part of Ayurveda which helps achieve a balanced state of body, mind and consciousness through detoxification and rejuvenation. It is basically a bio-cleansing regimen. which facilitates the body system for better bio-availability of the pharmacological therapies. besides achieving homeostasis of human (doshas). It also increases the acceptability of body to various dietary regimens and use of Rejuvenation therapy (Rasayana) for promotive health as well as for therapeutic regimens.
The Five Therapies 'Panchakarm'
Pancha means 5. There are 5 procedures which maintain equilibrium of body by removing toxins from our body.
Vaman
In this treatment, a patient is given internal and external oleation and formentation therapies for few days. Once the toxins get liquefied and gather in upper cavities of body, the patient is given emetic medicine and decoction. This induces vomiting and helps to eliminate toxins from the body tissues. Varman therapy is especially recommended primarily for kapha-dominated conditions such as obesity, asthma and hyperacidity.
Virechan
In Virechan, purgation or elimination of toxins occurs through the evacuation of the bowels. In this treatment as well, the patient is given internal and external oleation and fomentation therapies. After that, the patient is given a herbal laxative to facilitate evacuation of the bowels that helps in cleansing the body of toxins, Virechan therapy is recommended primarily for pitta-dominated conditions such as Hyperacidity, Boils, Hairfall, Baldness, etc
Basti
Administering medicated substances through enema is Ayurveda's unique contribution to the medical world. The therapy has enormous benefits, especially in complicated and chronic diseases. As per the nature of disease, herbal decoctions, olts, thee or milik are administered into the rectum and this has incredible positive effects. This therapy is extremely effective against vata-dominated conditions such as Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Constipation, etc.
Nasya
This therapy is effective in clearing and cleansing the head region. At the beginning of the therapy, the head and shoulder regions are given a gentle massage and fomentation. Then, nasal drops are admin hred in both the nostrils. This brings about the cleaning of the entire head region and relieves various types of Headache, Migraine, Hair Problems, Si s, Chronic Rhinitis, to enhance mernory, etc
Raktamokshan
This therapy is good for cleaning of blood and effective against diseases caused due to impure blood. It can be done in a specific area or for the entire body. This therapy is particularly useful in various skin diseases such as Psoriasis, Eczema, Local Lesions such as Abscesses, Pigmentation, etc
Benefits of Panchakarma
Panchakarma can bring limitless benefits to the individual. It helps in,
- Helps restore metabolic fire (AGNI)
- Eliminates AMA (toxins) strengthens tissue functions.
- Assists balance all three doshas
- Helps implement a healthy diet and lifestyle
- Reduces stress, improves relaxation & tolerance.
- Slows the ageing process.
- Boosts the bodies immunity levels
- Improves strength, endurance and vitality.
