PANCHKARMA

Panchkarma is the ancient system of Ayurvedic cleansing therapies designed to remove deep rooted stresses and toxins in physiology.

IMPORTANCE OF PANCHKARMA

Most of the chronic diseases of the modern times are caused by these deep seated toxins which lead to disturbed digestion, poor quality of sleep, shallow breathing and poor cellular nutrition. That ultimately leads to diseases like arthritis, blood pressure, premature aging, allergies, osteoporosis, joints pain, stress, depression, obesity, cancer, low immunity etc.

Panchakarma benefits both the healthy and the unhealthy and is considered to be most effective therapy for preventing and curing diseases, as well as for revitalizing the entire human organism

PANCH KARMA METHOD  

The process of Panchakarma is divided into three parts:

Pre Panchkarma (Preparation of body)

Main Panchkarma (Procedures)

Post Panchkarma ( Diet and rejuvenation therapies)

Pre Panchakarma

Pre Panchkarma consists of pre-purification procedures to prepare the body for the main Panchakarma. It includes oleation (external & internal), different types of steams, certain medications.

Main Panchkarma    

1-Vaman karma (therapeutic vomiting)
Vamana is a very effective therapy for Kapha disorders. It is not only stomach washing, but it is a whole body cleansing process.

2- Virechana Karma (Purgation therapy)
Virechana is a very effective therapy for Pitta related disorders. It is not only intestinal cleansing but, it is a whole body cleansing by inducing  medicated diarrhoea..

3- Basti (Enema Therapy)
The combination of herbal oils, decoctions, ghee, salt etc. is given through the anus into the colon. It is very effective for Vata disorders.

4-Nasya karma (Nasal administration)
Medicated nasal drops in each nostril for cleansing and strengthening senses.

5- Rakta-mokshana karma (Blood Letting)
It is the application of Leeches for purification and cleansing of deep seated blood toxins.        

Post Panchakarma

It includes special diet, Ayurvedic tonics, herbal medicines etc.

SCOPE OF PANCHKARMA    

Panchakarma is a customized process. Panchakarma process is designed in such a way as to address the specific individual needs. It may not be necessary to include all the main procedures. It depends on the state of health of the patient.

Panchakarma  treatment requires proper guidance from a highly trained and skillful Ayurveda practitioner. One should consult an Ayurveda physician, not just someone with modest amount of training prior to deciding on these cleansing procedures.