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What is Panchkarma?
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Panchkarma is a very special Ayurvedic procedure requiring proper guidance from a well-qualified and skillful Ayurvedic practitioner. This should not be undertaken just from information in this article. One should consult with an Ayurvedic physician, not just someone with a modest amount of training. Each of the Panchkarma procedure is specific for each individual; depending upon his/her body constitution, type and chronicity of disorder to be treated, season, past medical history, present course of treatment, etc. Thus it should always be carried out under close supervision of a well-qualified Ayurved practitioner.
The word Panchkarma means five different actions (panch = five; karma = action).
These are five broad groups of different specific procedures of Ayurveda. These procedures are unique purification procedure advocated for quick recovery from chronic disorders. Chronic ailments are the results of long term suppression of toxins inside the body.
By Panchkarma, the excessive level of toxic substances which are known as “Dosha” are expelled out of the body by various physical harmless procedures of PanchKarma. Thus a long-term and extremely profound purification of the body is achieved. It is quick acting therapy for the chronic diseases and have long lasting effect. For healthy people, there is a clear increase in zest, vitality, and performance.
Type Of Therapies
In Panchkarma
VAMAN
Vamana or induced emesis is one of the five cleansing methods of Panchkarma Chikitsa.
VIRECHAN
It is drug induced purgation beneficial for all types of pitta dominant disorders.
BASTI
It is drug induced purgation beneficial for all types of pitta dominant disorders.
PINDA SWEDA
PINDA SWEDA: The Ayurvedic Herbal Bolus Massage.
NASYA
Basti Karma is one of the main procedures of Panchkarma Chikitsa.
RAKTAMOKSHAN
Rakta Mokshan or Artificial Bloodletting was included in the Panchkarma therapy by Acharya Sushruta.
SHIRODHARA
Shirodhara is a specific therapy within the Panchkarma system of Ayurveda.
UDHVARTAN
Understanding Udhvartan
FAQ On Panchkarma
Yes, Panchkarma is a therapy that can be done regularly (quarterly, half-yearly or yearly) to rid the body of toxins and provides protection from all kinds of diseases. As such, Panchkarma is ideal not only for people with health problems but also for the healthy since it helps in cleansing and rejuvenation.
Yes, in most cases. Though Panchkarma may provide quick relief in relaxing and rejuvenating a healthy individual, in people with ailments it may take some time to show effects.
The quantity/dosage of ghee or oil that you may be required to drink depends upon the state of your health and the underlying disease. It is decided by the physician after taking into account various factors such as intensity of your disease, strength of your gastric fire, your age, prevailing season, etc.
You will be asked to take light vegetarian food and soups during the Panchkarma treatment to ensure that the doshas do not get impaired any further.
Generally no. You will be able to lead your normal life and routine during you are undergoing the panchkarma procedure barring one or two days in case of vaman and virechna.
Yes. If your work does not involve much physical activity or mental strain, then you can definitely go to work while you are on Panchkarma treatment.