This cleansing and rejuvenating program is for the body, mind and consciousness; it includes three main parts namely:
Stimulating digestive juices are agents that directly stimulate Biofire (Agni) it allows the undigested food to be processed without stimulating digestive enzymes. The administration of digestants and stimulating digestive juice is a vital aim of Panchakarma treatment. digestants and digestive juice stimulants are Arka vati, Agnitundi vati, Panchakoladi churna,Hingwashtak churna, Pippalyadi ghrita, Dashmoolarishta.
Any of this preparation is generally administered for 3 to 7 days, depending on the person’s age, disease, and condition After that one can see satisfactory signs and symptoms such as improved in appetite, feeling of thirst, feeling of lightness in the body and well-formed stool without any mucus.
Any procedure of composition that increases the availability of lubricants or generates lubrication externally or internally in the body is called “Oleation therapy”. It is generally used as an independent therapeutic procedure for disorders of vata and also for the preparation for Panchakarma treatment.
Snehan can be administered externally by applying medicated oil materials on the skin or internally through ingestion, enema, or nasal route. In external application of oil is massage on the skin, to the scalp, on the feet, oil as eardrops and by holding oily material in the mouth for a few minutes are performed. In Snehan the oily materials may be of animal (dehydrated butter, animal fat, bone marrow, fish oil) or vegetable origin (sesame oil and mustard oil).
Swedana or steam therapy is also known as “sudation therapy” in Ayurvedha it is processes of performing sweating by variety of methods. It is given to liquefy oleate toxic materials which are spread throughout the body and to direct them through the alimentary canal for removal of any of the four cleaning procedures. Swedan is given after Snehan and proceeds by Vamana (emesis therapy) in the sequence of Panchakarma treatment.
It is performed to stabilize the vitiated doshas by removing accumulated toxins through methodically induced emesis. Vamana Detoxification is generally suggested in diseases involving mainly to kapha doshas. The Therapy Vamana (vomiting) is also given to a person with chronic cold, diabetes, chronic indigestion, edema and lymphatic congestion
When excess Pitta is accumulated in liver, small intestine and gallbladder it tends to result in acne, skin inflammation, rashes and other aliment such as biliary vomiting, nausea, jaundice and chronic attacks of fever. Ayurvedic text suggests that this condition can be administrated by therapeutic purgation. In Virechana therapy the vitiated doshas and toxins can be removed through purgation.
Vata’s Principal site is the colon generally we called the large bowel or large intestine. Vasti is performed for removing the body’s toxins and to stabilized vitiated doshas. It is performed by introduce of medicated liquids or oils through the urethra, anus, or vaginal canal.
Vasti therapy is the most effective treatment for the disorder of Vata. Various aliment such as arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscle spasms, headaches abdominal distention, kidney stones, cold disorders, constipation, chronic fever, sexual, heart pain, sciatica, backache, and other pains in the joints is relieved by this therapy
The nasal administration of medication is called Nasya this detoxification method is also known as “Shirovirechana” in Ayurvedha. Ayurvedha text refers that the nose is as a gateway to the brain. The vitiated doshas and toxins that are accumulated in the head and neck are expelled through nose and mouth along with nasal and oral secretions.
The accumulations of toxins material in the gastro-intestinal tract are absorbed into the blood and circulate throughout the body. When these metabolic waste products are not removed properly the free radicals produced by them may result in hypertension, repeat of infections, and other circulatory conditions.
Throughout the Panchakarma treatment a strict diet and lifestyle procedure has to be followed. The “Paschat Karma” treatment is a rehabilitation procedure to bring back the diet and lifestyle to normal. It is a stage at which digestion power is brought back to normal. is given that is called as Rasayanadi karma.
Throughout the Panchakarma treatment a strict diet and lifestyle procedure has to be followed. The “Paschat Karma” treatment is a rehabilitation procedure to bring back the diet and lifestyle to normal. It is a stage at which digestion power is brought back to normal. is given that is called as Rasayanadi karma.
Therapeutic massaging with warm pouches containing different herbs and medicinal leaves. This helps reduce inflammation in the body and to strengthen muscles
Therapeutic massaging with warm pouches containing lemon, leaves and herbs
Therapeutic Massaging with pouches made with grains
Application of medicinal rice gruel contained in a pouch over the body. This will strengthen the muscles, skin, bone and joints
Application of medicinal rice paste. This treatment is more penetrating and is given for those who cannot take Najavarakizhi
Pouring of lukewarm oil on the body
Pouring of medicated milk on the forehead, body or both
Rhythmic pouring of medicated milk all over the body using a traditional vessel called kindi. This helps to pacify the dosha imbalance.
Application of medicated paste on the head. This treatment helps to calm the mind and is helpful in getting good sleep. With the right herbs, it is good for the hair also
Pouring of medicated buttermilk over the forehead in a continuous stream