Panchkarma

The Five Main Panchakarma Treatments

1. Vamana (Therapeutic Emesis) – Induced vomiting to eliminate excess Kapha from the body, used for respiratory and skin disorders.
2. Virechana (Purgation Therapy) – Herbal laxatives cleanse excess Pitta from the liver and intestines, beneficial for skin diseases, digestive issues, and liver disorders.
3. Basti (Medicated Enema Therapy) – Herbal decoctions or oils are introduced through the rectum to cleanse excess Vata, effective for arthritis, constipation, and neurological disorders.
4. Nasya (Nasal Cleansing Therapy) – Herbal oils or powders are administered through the nostrils to clear toxins from the head and neck, useful for sinusitis, headaches, and allergies.
5. Raktamokshana (Bloodletting Therapy) – A method to purify blood, used for skin disorders, hypertension, and inflammation (can be done through leech therapy or controlled blood removal).

Pre-Panchakarma Preparations (Poorva Karma)

Before the main Panchakarma treatments, the body is prepared with:

• Snehana (Oleation Therapy) – Internal & external use of medicated oils/ghee to loosen toxins.
• Swedana (Sudation Therapy) – Induced sweating through herbal steam baths to liquefy toxins for easy elimination.

Post-Panchakarma Rehabilitation (Paschat Karma)

• Gradual diet transition from light food to normal diet.
• Lifestyle modifications and Rasayana (rejuvenation) therapies.
• Yoga & meditation for mental and physical well-being.