WHAT IS PANCHAKARMA?
Panchakarma is a detoxing program with a long-lasting health benefits. PANCHA (five) – KARMA (procedures) treatment is unique, in the sense that it includes preventive, curative and promotive actions for various diseases.
Major 5 Panchakarma therapies:
1. VAMAN (Therapeutic Emesis)
Vamana, also known as medical emesis or medical vomiting, which is used in treating Kaphaj disorder. Since Kapha is situated in the chest region, expelling it from the oral route is very easy. Hence, Vamana treatment is designed.
2. VIRECHAN (Therapeutic Purgation)
Virechana is one of the Panchakarma therapies wherein purgation is induced by medicine and it specifically aims at the elimination of excessive Pitta Dosha from the body. The treatment concentrates on the toxins that are accumulated in the liver and gall bladder. The gastro-intestinal tract is also cleansed here.
3. BASTI (Therapeutic enema)
Basti is an enema of herbal oils or decoctions used in Ayurveda. Basti is one of the five Pradhana Karmas of Panchakarma which is used to treat vata disorders.
4. NASYAM (nasal insufflations of medicines that nourish or aid elimination of toxins through nose)
The nasal canal provides a doorway to the brain. In Nasya Therapy, this channel is utilized to deliver a combination of medicated oils, powders and herbal extracts for curing a number of neck-and-head-related ailments such as sinus, throat and eye infections, migraine and gout.
5. RAKTAMOKSHAN (Therapeutic Blood-letting)
Rakthamokshana is done to remove deep-seated circulating toxins from the blood. It relieves stagnation and congestion in varicose veins. It improves circulation to a specific area, reduces inflammation and improves healing of a specific location along with the entire system in general.
6. PINDA SWEDANAM(Elakizhi)
This treatment involves cooked medicinal rice called Njavara, blended with cow milk and herbs, tied in a muslin cloth bundle and applied all over the body in a rhythmic manner. This unique treatment prepares you well for the stresses and strains of busy modern life. This treatment tones the muscles and is nourishing and rejuvenating, at the end hot water bath is given.
7. PATRA POTLI SWEDANAM
Specific medicinal plant leaves sorted in medicinal oil herbal powders forms a bundle using this whole body or selective region is made to perspire by compression. These compress techniques accompanied by massage invigorating oil soothes all aches and unblocks all stiffness, easing your muscle into relaxation and mobility, helps in several joint pains, spondylitis,etc
8. KAYASEKAM
Warm medicinal oil or highly potent liquid with medicinal properties is poured on all over the body continuously in a special pattern. This is effective in pain ,stiffness of limbs and joints rheumatism general weakness after illness.
9. GRIVA BASTI
Same procedure like Kati Basti is performed on neck region to relieve pain and stiffness of neck and upperlimbs.
10. JANU BASTI
This procedure is same as kalbasti performed on knee joints to reduce pain and stiffness alows mobility.
11. NETRA TARPANAM
Ancient genuine therapy where eyes are submerged in medicated oil or purified butter (Ghee Ghruta). Specialy meant for relieving eye strees occured due to continuous work on computer etc. Also helps in improving eyesight and gives strength to eyeball muscles. Helps reducing dark circles and puffiness around eyes.