Panchakarma

What is Panchakarma?
Panchakarma is an extensive Ayurvedic treatment approach that involves a series of cleansing and rejuvenating procedures to restore balance and promote overall health.
Panchakarma encompasses a set of five therapeutic procedures
• Vamana (emesis)
• Virechana (purgation)
• Basti (enema)
• Nasya (nasal administration)
• Raktamokshana (bloodletting)
These procedures are carefully designed to eliminate toxins, restore doshic balance, and enhance the body's innate healing abilities.
How does Panchakarma
These procedures are administered in a specific order and for a prescribed duration, ensuring a tailored approach to meet individual needs.
A skilled Ayurvedic practitioner assesses the individual's unique constitution (prakriti), imbalances (vikriti), and specific health concerns to tailor the Panchakarma treatment plan accordingly.
Stages of Panchakarma
Preparatory stage
(Purva Karma)
During this pre-operative phase, specific procedures are implemented to prepare the body for the main Panchakarma therapy. It involves various preparatory treatments to facilitate the elimination of toxins and prepare the body for subsequent procedures.
This includes
• Oleation (Snehana)
• Swedana (fomentation)
Main procedure
(Pradhan karma)
The main stage of Panchakarma involves the core therapeutic procedures tailored to the individual's needs. These procedures are carefully administered to eliminate toxins, restore balance, and rejuvenate the body. The specific treatments employed may vary depending on the person's condition and requirements.
Post-operative care (Paschat karma)
Following the completion of the main procedures, the post-operative care phase, known as Paschat karma, is crucial. It involves aftercare measures to support the body's healing process, stabilize the doshas, and maintain the benefits achieved from Panchakarma. Dietary modifications, herbal supplements, lifestyle recommendations, and ongoing support are provided during this phase.