panchakarma a specialty of Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine) presents a unique approach of Ayurveda with specially designed five procedures of internal purification of the body through the nearest possible route. Such purification allows the biological system to return to homeostasis and to rejuvenate rapidly and also facilitates the desired pharmaco kinetic effect of medicines administered thereafter.
Panchakarma provides a comprehensive therapy role as a promotive, preventive, curative &rehabilitative procedure. Panchakarma is not merely bio-purificatory therapy as it is understood, but also has wider range of therapeutics such as replenishing, depleting, rejuvenating therapies etc. Panchakarma a comprehensive and an integral part of Ayurvedic treatment and have its role in every therapeutic condition. Due to its long lasting and radical relief of chronic diseases, it is now developing globally.
In today's world more and more people are falling victim to the adverse effects of stress and anxiety, which is leading to diseases like improper digestion, lack of sleep, allergies, heart diseases,diabetes, chronic fatigue, cancer, osteoporosis etc. These diseases are caused mainly due to deep seated toxins. Panchakarma eliminates these toxins from the body, allowing permanent healing of tissues and channels and thus normalizes digestion, and mental functions.
Panchakarma (Five Major Bio-Purification Therapies)
a.Vamana (Therapeutic vomiting or emesis)
b. Virechana (Purgation)
c. Basti(Therapeutic Enema)
d. Nasya(Elimination of toxins through the nose/errhine therapy)
e. Raktamokshana(Bloodletting)
Vamana (Emesis Therapy)
Ayurvedic therapeutic vomiting is to eliminate the Kapha which is located in theupper part of the body. Therapeutic vomiting is mainly indicated in chronic asthma, chronic sinusitis and skin diseases involving upper part of body,diabetes, chronic cold, lymphatic congestion, chronic indigestion, and edema and psoriasis
Virecana(Purgation Therapy)
When excess Pitta is accumulated in the body, Ayurvedic classics recommend therapeutic purgation in this conditions.It is mainly indicated in infertility, pcos, skin disoders,weight reduction,vericose vein,paralysis
Basti(Therapeutic Enema)
Vata is a prime factor involved in pathogenesis (disease).If Vata is controlled by the use of Basti, then it is easier to treat the root cause of the many diseases. The main seat of Vata is large intestine, but bone tissue (Asthi Dhatu) is also a site for Vata. Hence the drugs administered rectally does action on Asthi Dhatu. Therefore, the medicines administered rectally transported into the deeper tissues, like bones, and thus pacifies Vata diseases.
Basti is the most effective treatment in disorders of Vata. It cures sciatica, paralysis, backache, Parkinson’s diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, constipation, infertility, erectile dysfunction etc.many critical chronic diseases. Nasya(Errhine therapy)
The nose is the entrance to the brain. The nasal administration of medication is called Nasya. Nasya eliminates the excess of Doshas (bio-humors) collected in the nose, sinuses, head areas and throat through the nose.Thus Nasya is indicated for nasal diseases, sinus congestion, migraine headaches, nervous system disorders, convulsions and diseases of eye and ear. Raktamokshana (Bloodletting therapy)
The basic cause of repeated infections, hypertension and certain other circulatory conditions are cause improper elimination of waste products and the free radicals produced by them. The conditions include skin diseases such as eczema, leukoderma, psoriasis, urticaria, rashes, herpes, acne etc. In these conditions, bloodletting is essential. Raktamokshana is also indicated for cases of HTN, pulmonary hypertension, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and gout. Bloodletting purifies the Toxins present in tissues are neutralized leading to radical cures in many blood born diseases.