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What is Panchkarma?
Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, has been practiced in India for over 5000 years. It focuses on maintaining good health through a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Panchkarma, a key aspect of Ayurvedic treatment, plays a crucial role in achieving this balance. Let’s delve deeper into what Panchkarma entails and how it can benefit individuals seeking holistic wellness.

The Science of Ayurveda:
The word Ayurveda comes from Ayu, meaning life, and Veda, meaning science or knowledge. Ayurveda emphasizes a preventive and curative approach to health, helping individuals achieve the four goals of life: Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. It describes a way of life that promotes good health, disease prevention, and overall wel

Benefits of Panchkarma

  • Detoxification of the body by removing accumulated toxins and waste products.
  • Restoring balance to the doshas, promoting better digestion, and improving immunity.
  • Rejuvenating the body, enhancing vitality, and promoting mental clarity.
  • Managing chronic conditions, alleviating symptoms, and preventing diseases.

Purva Karma

This is the main treatment stage. It involves five stages of purification, which essentially relates to the term Panchakarma.

Vaman

It is the process of drug-induced vomiting to expel mainly the vitiated Kapha dosha from the body. Purvakarma procedure like oleation & sweating is essential for this therapy.

Virechana

Virechana therapy facilitates the elimination of Vitiated Pitta from the body. It is the process of elimination of toxic matter from the intestines by administrating therapeutic purgation or a therapeutic laxative.

Vasti

Vasti (Enema) is considered as Main Treatment among Panchakarma treatments since it cleanses the accumulated toxins of all the 3 doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, through the colon.

Nasya

The inhalation of medicated oil through the nostrils, eliminating any excess of dosha, accumulated in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas.

Raktamokshana

The procedure of allowing the blood to bleed for therapeutic purpose is known by the name of Raktamoshana. Mainly used in Kushatha, Visarpa, Skin Eruption, Jaundice, Scabies, Pigmentation of the face, excessive sleep, bad body odour.

Principles of Ayurveda:

  • All matter in the universe is composed of five elements: earth, water, air, fire, and space.
  • In the human body, three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha), seven dhatus (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra), and three malas (Mutra, Purisha, Sweda) govern health.
  • Mental well-being is influenced by the gunas (qualities) of satwa, rajas, and tamas.
  • Equilibrium of doshas, dhatus, and malas is essential for maintaining good health.

Do's

  • The patient should take light diet, warm diet. Take rest and avoid strenuous activity
  • How long does panchakarma treatment take?
  • The treatment time varies according to the disease and the therapy to be done.
  • Is Panchakarma helpful?
  • Panchakarma is helpful for both healthy and diseased individuals. It works as both detoxification and rejuvenation.

Dont's

  • Pariharya Vishaya
  • The various restrictions in diet and lifestyle to be observed after the panchakarma therapy.
  • Parihara Kala
  • The period in which the restrictions have to be followed. This period has to be followed and is equal to the days required for Panchakarma therapy.
  • Loud speech
  • Sitting for long duration

FAQ

Pregnant women, Children below 7 years, Old aged (above 75), weak. Still in some conditions it can be done where it is contraindicated under the supervision of an ayurvedic doctor.

During the panchakarma usually day sleep is avoided.

At our hospital we perform Vamana, Virechana, Nasyam, basti, kati basti, greeva basti, potli sweda, pizichil, jaluka and many other authentic and age old therapies

The various therapies involve the use of various oils and medications on the body so the patient can bring an extra pair of clothes and a towel along.

Supervised administration of panchakarma and patients following all the do’s and dont’s does not have any harmful effects.

During certain therapies and procedures not to touch cold water is advised.

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