Panchakarma is a powerful Ayurvedic treatment that eliminates toxicity, restoring the body’s natural balance and health. It is a series of five karmas or actions, which eliminate excess accumulation of doshas. It not only eliminates toxins but also rejuvenates the body tissues. To

Not all the five karmas of Panchakarma are suggested to everyone. Depending on the health, physical conditions and mental conditions, a physician will suggest the appropriate types of karmas. They are Nasya (nasal therapy), Vamana (emesis), Virechana (purging), Vasti (enema) and Rakthamoksha (bloodletting).

There is  Nasya (nasal therapy), Vamana (emesis), Virechana (purging), Vasti (enema) and Rakthamoksha (bloodletting)  (pre-treatment) and paschat karma (post-treatment), before and after the main treatment. Snehan (oil therapy), swedan (sudation) are purva-karma. Diet, rest, and medicines intake are included in paschat karma. Anyone taking Panchakarma treatment must go through all the three stages. Then, the treatment will give results.

The purva karma prepares the body for the main treatment. It includes oil treatment and sudation. Oil treatment is both internal and external. It releases the toxins accumulated at different parts of the body. Sudation or making the body to sweat opens the minute pores in the body, to facilitate expulsion of the toxins released from different parts of the body.

The actual treatment includes aggressive expulsion of the excess doshas (toxins) from the body through the five different karmas.

After the main karma, the physique will become weak. However, the body will also be in a better condition to receive medicines. Paschat Karma involves diet control, taking rest and eating special medicated food items. These will lead to rejuvenation of the tissues in the body. The body is receptive to the medicines.

Raktamoksha  Is a Detoxification of the blood, where blood is removed from an affected skin area either by leeches. It is highly effective in chronic non-healing wounds, Diabetic carbuncles and ulcers.

Ayurvedic physicians suggest Panchakarma as a means of physical treatment. However, this treatment is advantageous to mental power too. The toxins of various types are accumulated within the fine blood vessels and in the nervous tissues. Expelling such toxins can facilitate better thinking process, better decision making capabilities, and more.

Shirodhara is an Ayurvedic treatment which involves slowly pouring herbal liquids over a client’s forehead, exactly to the middle spot of the forehead. Shirodhara is composed of two words, which have their base in the Sanskrit language. The word Shiro means head and the word dhara means flow. It is one of the great purification and rejuvenating therapy also.

In this procedure, Herbal liquids poured on the forehead with the help of the metallic or mud pot from a specific height hung above the person who is lying down. It is poured for a specific period continuously and rythmatically allowing the oil to run through the scalp and into the hair. The liquids that are used in Shirodhara can include herbal oils; milk that is medicated, buttermilk, and coconut water. There are specialized forms of shirodhara called tailadhara, ksheeradhara, takradhara and jaladhara. It is good for all ailments particularly for diseases of organs above the neck.

Towards the end of the Shirodhara session, moist towels are used to wrap the person’s body. This is done to keep the warmth within the body. It is administered for about 35 to 60 minutes in a day, for a period of 7 to 14 days.

Regular Shirodhara enhances blood circulation to the brain, improves memory, Sharpens the sense organs, Prevents hair lose, premature graying and cracking of hair, gives strength to the neck and head, assists in providing sound sleep and calms the body and mind. It is one of the most effective treatments for reducing stress and nervous tension.

Indications:

• Vata disorders
• Insomnia
• Epilepsy
• Hair Loss
• Various mental disturbances

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Vasthi or medicated enema is significant among the panchakarma treatments for ‘Vata’ and vata dominant diseases. This treatment is to mitigate the toxic substances (doshas) accumulated from the body.

In this therapy, medicated oil or herbal decoction are pushed through the anus by a special device called Vasthi Yanthram. Ideally the oil should be kept in for several hours, preferably over night.

Vasthi that is being done with Herbal oil is called Anuvasana Vasthi and that with herbal extract is Nirooha Vasthi. Nirooha stimulates the eliminatory process where as Anuvasana nourishes and strengthens the colon. In both cases the discharged fluid will contain eliminated toxins.

This procedure can be applied for a number of days based on the medical condition of a person and as prescribed by the Ayurveda Physician.

Recommended for: All Vata dosha types, hemiplegia, numbness, gastric complaints, backache, neck pain, hyper acidity, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, sexual disorders, constant constipation and kidney stones

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Abhyanga is a warm oil massage administered as part of preparatory measure of Panchakarma treatment in Ayurveda. “Abhyanga” means to move energy into the body to pull out toxins from the body. It is also one of the seasonal preventive care treatments.

In this therapy, the patient has to lie down on a droni or wooden treatment table. Two therapists massage the patient with medicated warm oil adopting seven standard positions with slow, fast, and vigorous strokes on marma points. During the course of the massage the person lies on his right side, left side, stomach and again on his back and finally in the sitting position. After the massage herbal steam bath is also given to the patient.

Abhyanga, if done regularly, helps to regulate body functions physically and mentally. Normally the treatment goes on for 45 – 60 minutes per day for 14 days.

Benefits

• Increases blood circulation thereby helping discard waste materials through perspiration, urine and excreta from the body.
• Cures Vata pre dominant diseases and Paralysis
• Improves muscle tone and complexion.
• Stimulates the nerves, gives sound sleep and complete relaxation.
• Slows down ageing process, relieves fatigue, promotes eye sight and longevity
• Strengthens vital organs, bones, muscles and blood vessels
• Regulates the digestive system.
• Reduce fat deposit in the body
• Benefits those who are unable to do exercise.

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Sirovasthi is an effective treatment in Ayurveda for nervous system disorders. In this therapy, warm medicated oil is retained over the head for a certain amount of time. This oil is a mixture of gingely oil, castor oil, ghee, common milk, and various herb extracts. Herbs and oil are boiled in a special way in order to extract their full medicinal properties

The first step of Sirovasthi starts with the application of warm herbal oil all over the body. This nourishes the nerve endings and prepares the body for the main treatment. Then a cylindrical shaped leather cap of about ten inches height and both ends open is fitted around the patients head. Certain mixture of the lukewarm herbal oil which is prescribed by the Ayurveda Physician according to the individual body type are poured into it. Normally the oil is retained on the head for about 30 to 45 minutes.

The timing and duration of the treatment varies according to the condition of the patient and type of disease. Usually, the doctor prescribes a 7 or 14 day treatment course.

As a part of the whole treatment, the doctor will also give directions about the person’s diet patterns and his oral medicines

Sirovasthi treatment is mainly useful in facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, burning sensation of head, eye diseases, diseases of cranial nerves and hair fall. It is also helpful to improve memory and vision.

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Pizhichil Treatment in Ayurveda, is a combination of oil massage and heat treatment. This therapy was mostly used by Maharajas in the olden days, and popularly known as treatment for aristocrats

A gentle, synchronized massage of up and down is carried out on all parts of the body other than the head are subjected to this treatment. The patient should lay on the treatment table and two to four trained therapists perform the massage under the supervision of a physician. It is administered in seven standard positions, so that no area of the body is left uncovered.

Here, cloth dipped in lukewarm medicated oil is squeezed over the patient’s body uniformly and then the oil rubbed smoothly over the body of the patient by masseurs on either side. The session may take 1 hour including continuous oil pouring over the body, then rubbing and stimulating the skin using hands and special cotton cloths. Special caution has to be taken for the patient’s head should not get sweat during the treatment. A cloth is tied over the forehead of the therapy taker to prevent oil from getting into the eyes.

Fresh medicated oil is used every day and the duration of Pizhichil is decided by the Ayurveda expert after the body constitution of the individual has been determined. Normally the treatment may last fourteen to twenty-eight days.

This is a highly rejuvenating treatment that enhances muscular tone and retunes the entire nervous system. It comes as a package in itself – a course of 10 days is necessary to gain its maximum healing potential.

Recommended for: extremely high Vata dosha types, muscular aches and pains, rheumatic problems, osteo arthritis, insomnia, depression, sexual problems.

Benefits: tones and rejuvenates the skin, promotes relaxation, blood circulation, nourishes muscles, nerves tissues, inner balance.

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Njavarakizhi, a deeply invigorating massage, involves fomentation of the body with a bolus of cooked rice. Njavara is a particular kind of rice known for its nutritional and therapeutic value. It is cooked with milk and a herbal decoction made of kurumthotti. Four boluses are made of this cooked rice and tied up in linen bags.

It is a procedure by which the whole body or any specific part thereof is made to perspire by the Njavarakizhi application. Treatment (massage) is started by application of oil to the body and a piece of cloth is tied around the head. The two attenders on each side of the patient massage by the prepared boluses and the process will be continued in seven standard postures such as sitting, lying (supine or prone position) etc. The movement of the hands during both fomentation and massage should always be downwards.

After the massage, all the linen bags are opened out and remaining pudding is taken and applied to the body of the patient and rubbed by the hands. After 5 minutes, the paste is wiped off with palm leaf scrapers. Patient is given bath after some time.

The course of treatment is for about 60 to 75 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days.

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