Panchakarma therapy is also known as detoxification therapy. This ayurvedic therapy helps to eliminate toxins or harmful substances from the body and balance the three doshas – vata, pitta, and kapdha. By detoxifying the body, this therapy help to manage several kinds of diseases.
Panchakarma makes the body healthy by cleaning it. It takes out harmful things, boosts energy, and strengthens the immune system. It helps with stress, stomach problems, and long-lasting diseases. In this therapy, five serious therapeutic procedures help to rejuvenate the body. These therapies are given below
Panchkarma Therapies
Vamana (Therapeutic Emesis)
Vaman is a primary Panchakarma therapy that uses controlled vomiting to flush out toxins from the body. This is achieved by administering special herbal preparations or oils that aid in flushing waste from the stomach. This therapy focuses on clearing excess Kapha and mucus from the chest and stomach.
Virechana
Virechana cleans the intestines. It pushes out harmful things from the bowels. This therapy is good for liver problems, skin issues, and stomach troubles.
Nasya (Nasal Therapy)
Nasya is an Ayurvedic therapy where medicated oil or herbal extracts are instilled into the nose. It clears the head region, relieves sinusitis, headaches, allergies, improves breathing, memory, focus, and promotes sound sleep.
Raktamokshana
Raktamokshana is an Ayurvedic blood purification therapy that uses leeches or needles to remove impure blood. It helps treat skin diseases, acne, eczema, and other blood-related disorders by balancing toxins and improving circulation.
Basti
Basti uses herbal oils or liquids to clean the colon. It helps with digestion, joint pain, and constipation. Basti is very good for balancing the body. Basti includes Uttar Basti, Prishth Basti, Hridya Basti, and Janu Basti.