Panchakarma treatment in Ayurveda refers to five therapeutic measures (Karmas) to be undertaken for complete Detoxification of body. The Panchakarma treatment includes five Ayurvedic therapies:
It is a process in which waste products (vitiated dosas) are eliminated through the upper channels i.e. through the mouth by the process of Vomiting.
Vaman is a treatment that starts with oral intake of medicated ghee in ascending doses for a period of 3 to 7 days and includes a full body Abhyangam massage. This continues for a few days and ends with therapeutic vomiting.
Ayurvedic Vaman treatment is beneficial in Kapha predominant disorders e.g. asthma, cough and Psoriasis.
Young children and those above 70 years of age.
Ayurvedic Vaman therapy is indicated in treating Gastric Problems such as hyperacidity, heartburn and constipation.
Skin problems such as Psoriasis that occur due to Kapha dosha can be treated with Ayurvedic Vaman therapy.
Virechana therapy is a type of Panchakarma treatment. Here, person is made to undergo controlled purgation for a specific amount of time. It is designed to flush out body toxins. Some of the modern popular therapies such as liver detox and colon detox procedures are the derivatives of Virechana Ayurveda therapy.
Virechanam starts with oral intake of medicated ghee in ascending doses for a period of 3 to 7 days and includes a full body Abhyangam massage. This continues for a few days and ends with therapeutic purgation (excretion).
It is extremely beneficial in Pitta disorders such as dermatitis, chronic fever, heartburn, jaundice, etc.
Patients with ano-rectal canal diseases and patients above 70 years of age.
Virechanam Ayurvedic Therapy is beneficial in management of Gastric Problems such as constipation and heartburn.
Virechanam helps in removal of toxins through induced purgation (excretion).
Virechanam Ayurvedic Therapy is extremely beneficial in pitta disorders such as dermatitis.
Nasyam refers to a procedure where the medicated drugs or oils are administrated through the nostrils. Nasal medication is especially described for the treatment of diseases of the parts above the shoulders.
In Nasyam, herbal juices, medicated oils, herbal powder etc. are passed through the nasal cavity according to the underlying condition being treated.
Nasyam Ayurvedic treatment provides remedy for congestion, allergies, sinusitis, headaches, migraine, cervical spondylosis, hair fall, premature greying of hair, rhinitis and other nasal infections. It cleanses, purifies and strengthens the nasal passages, allowing you to breathe fully and easily again.
The medicaments administered through the nostrils pervade into the nervous (Brain) and venous system (Blood circulation) present in and around the nostrils. Then they evacuate the morbidity present or distributed in nearby area. Thus it relieves the blockage of the channels and the diseases are cured effectively. Medicated oils / juices / powders stimulate the vital centers of brain to overcome specific diseases.
After heavy meals or Shirodhara.
Nasyam is beneficial in treatment of headaches, Migraine and cervical Spondylosis. Medicated oils or powders stimulate the some vital centers of brain that reduce pain perception.
It includes administration of medicated drugs or oils through nostrils. It stimulates the vital centers of brain that regulate emotions.
Nasyam is one of the panchakarmas and is indicated as an important Ayurvedic de-toxification therapy.
With regular treatment, Nasyam can improve skin complexion. It can also improve hair texture and prevent greying of hair.
Use of Immunity boosting herbs for Nasyam can be beneficial in people who show low Immunity.
Medications administered through nasal cavity act on the specific area of brain that are involved in regulating vision.
Kashaya means medicated decoction and Vasti refers to administration of medicines through rectum.
Kashaya Vasti involves enema using medicated decoction.
It helps in removal of gas that causes pain and also in removing toxins for purpose of body de-toxification.
Kashaya Vasti is used to treat constipation, neurological ailments, paralysis, flatulence, lower backache, gout and rheumatism.
People who have enorectal canal diseases or those above 70 years of age are not recommended to undergo this therapy.
It is used in treatment of pain conditions such as lower backache, gout and rheumatism.
Decoction based enema helps in colonic de-toxification.
Gastric problems such as constipation and flatulence can be treated effectively using kashaya Vasti.
Ayurvedic kashaya Vasti treatment is indicated for management of neurological ailments such as Paralysis.
After Ayurvedic Udvartanam treatment, kashaya Vasti helps to remove the melted fat out of body.
Sneha Vasti refers to medicated oil enema. It is one of the five classical Detoxification programme (Panchakarma).
Sneha Vasti involves enema using medicated oil.
It is used to treat constipation, neurological ailments, paralysis, flatulence, lower backache, gout and rheumatism.
Oil based enema helps in colonic de-toxification.
Patients with fistula-in-ano and patients above 70 years of age.
It is used in treatment of pain conditions such as lower backache, gout and rheumatism.
The medicated oil enemas help to expel the toxins out from the body.
Gastric problems such as constipation and flatulence cab be treated effectively using Sneha Vasti.
Panchakarma is one of the best natural Ayurvedic therapies for Detoxification that expels body toxins through different therapies. Human body is like a machine and the way a machine needs cleaning and lubrication from time to time to improve the efficiency and quality, our body also needs cleansing from time to time. With the modern life being full of tensions and turmoil, there is limited scope for relaxation. Further lack of physical activity, consumption of unhealthy foods, and habits such as smoking or drinking alcohol are responsible for increasing toxin levels in the body. This build-up of toxins is a precursor to several chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart diseases, and even cancer. To prevent the risk of these illnesses we need to regularly eliminate toxins from the body which can be easily achieved through regular Panchakarma treatment.