Panchakarma Treatment is a specialized Ayurvedic therapy involving internal purification through five procedures, providing prevention and cure for various health concerns and visible relief from various diseases.
How does Panchakarma help?
Panchakarma therapy improves digestion, absorption, Ojas production, and restores imbalanced Doshas, promoting good health and wellness in Ayurveda.
What is the origin of Panchakarma Chikitsa?
Panchakarma Chikitsa, an ancient Ayurvedic treatment process, originated 5,000 years ago and is still practiced today using modern tools to cleanse the body of toxins.
What are the 5 Panchakarma steps?
Vamana
This procedure involves induced vomiting to help balance the Kapha and is indicated in respiratory illnesses and skin ailments.
Virechana
Pitta when in excess causes digestive problems. The prescribed purgative helps purge the toxins collected in the stomach so that the balance of Pitta is restored.
Vasti
This procedure involves administering of prescribed oils and decoction combinations through the ano-rectal route to help balance the Vata.
Nasya
This procedure done through the nasal orifice helps decongest the sinuses and heal abnormalities of the cranial nerves.
Raktamokshana
This traditional method makes use of leeches or sterilized sharp instruments to remove impure blood from the body.