Panchakarma

Panchakarma is the ultimate mind-body healing experience for detoxifying the body, strengthening the immune system, and restoring balance and well-being. It is one the most effective healing modality in Ayurvedic Medicine. It promotes Detoxification and Rejuvenation. It is recommended on a seasonal basis, as well as when an individual feels out of balance or is experiencing illness.

PANCHAKARMA PROCEDURES

1. Vamanam

Medically induced vomiting for cleaning the upper respiratory and digestive tracts.
Indications : Effective in Kapha rogas ,skin diseases ,asthma etc.


2. Virechanam

Medically induced purgation for cleaning the lower digestive tract and liver
Indications : For pita rogas ,indicated in chronic rheumatic problems, skin conditions, obesity, digestive disorders, anxiety etc


3. Snehavasthy

Enema with oil
Indications : Beneficial in sciatica, chronic nervous disorders, anorectal diseases, genitor urinary conditions etc.


4. Kashayavasthy

Enema using a combination of decoction, medicated oil, herbal paste, honey and rock salt
Indications : Low back pain, gynecological conditions, rheumatic problems, intervertebral disc conditions etc


5. Nasyam

Administration of medicines through the nose in the form of drops or powders
Indications : Indicated in headaches, sinusitis, depression, radiating pain of neck & shoulders, eye diseases etc


LIST OF TREATMENTS


Oil massage using medicated oils.
BENEFITS : Improves blood circulation, strengthens muscles and joints, provides good sleep, improves the skin texture.
After some oil applications, the patient will be seated in a tub full of hot herbal concoction suitable for patient condition.
BENEFITS : For the disease of spinal cord, hip and lower back. Also helpful in gynecological conditions.
Pouring warm acidic liquid(Dhanyamlam) all over the body.
BENEFITS : Helps to reduce inflammation and pain in many cases and is method of sweating without using oils. Done in cases of arthritis, stroke, rheumatism etc.
Inhalation of medicated fumes.
BENEFITS : In upper respiratory disorders.
Fumigation using herbal steam.
BENEFITS : In facial paralysis, diseases of sense organs etc.
Process of massaging the body with heated cloth bags filled with fried medicinal leaves like ricinus, calatropis, tamarind etc.
BENEFITS : Stimulates the nerves and helps to reduce pain. Indicated in Rheumatism, arthritis, paralysis, sciatica, spondylosis and nervous disorders.
Keeping medicated liquids in the mouth.
BENEFITS : Indicated for gum diseases, mouth ulcers, cracked lip etc.
Collection of warm medicated oil inside a boundary on the neck region.
BENEFITS : For cervical spondylosis, spinal chord injury etc.
Gargling with medicated liquids.
BENEFITS : For hoarseness of voice, to improve speech in conditions like Parkinson’s ,recurrent Tonsilitis, laryngitis etc.
Filling the ears with medicated oil or other liquids.
BENEFITS : For tinnitus, degenerative diseases of auditory nerve, loss of balance etc.
Literally means pouring of a liquid on the forehead in a continuous stream. According to the type of the liquid used, sirodhara can be classified into three.
1. Thailadhara:with medicated oil.
2. Thakradhara:with medicated buttermilk.
3. Ksheeradhara:with medicated milk.

BENEFITS : According to the liquid used, the effect will be different. Thailadhara is good for various types of nervous disorders like hemiplegia, facial palsy etc. Thakradhara is good for various skin diseases, sleeplessness, stress and psychiatric conditions. And Ksheeradhara for insomnia.
Medicated oil prescribed by the doctor is kept over the affected part (usually lower back) inside a boundary made of black gram paste.
BENEFITS : Gives good results in all kinds of back pains and other spinal disorders. The same procedure when done on the chest is called Urovasthy.
Steaming the face and neck with medicated milk steams
BENEFITS : Most important treatment for facial paralysis, issues of sense organs, MND etc.
Herbal pastes are applied on the affected parts.
BENEFITS : Usually done to reduce swelling, pain or inflammation of the joints. Also used to treat skin diseases.
Herbal face pack. Herbal powder is mixed with cow’s milk and applied on the face.
BENEFITS : Helps to remove wrinkles and black marks, improves the skin tone and imparts a special glow to the face.
Massage with bundles filled with fried lemon, herbs &coconut.
BENEFITS : Indicated in inflammatory joint conditions.
Massage with bags containing cooked navara rice, frequently warming in a mixture of decoction & milk.
BENEFITS : It is a cardinal treatment for diseases affecting the nervous system. Pain, rheumatism, emaciation of limbs, stroke, hypertension, sciatica, spondylosis etc. are the indications.
Eyewash with herbal decoctions.
BENEFITS : For eye infections and to clean the eyes.
Cotton pieces soaked in warm medicated oils are applied on the affected parts. Make the cotton wet with warm oil frequently.
BENEFITS : Effective pain relieving method for muscles and joints.
Pouring of warm medicated oil all over the body along with gentle massage.
BENEFITS : Helpful for many multiple joint problems, hemiplegia.
Massage with bags filled with herbal powder.
BENEFITS : For inflammatory joint conditions, weight reduction etc.
Well melted and strained medicated ghee will be collected in a ridge made around the eyes with black gram paste.
BENEFITS : For refractive errors and degenerative diseases of the eyes.
Collection of herbal juices around the eyes inside a boundary made with black gram paste.
BENEFITS : Relieves the tiredness of eyes due to nethra tharpanam and to clears vision.
Collection of warm medicated oil on the head inside a leather cap
BENEFITS : Highly effective in cases of facial paralysis, headaches, depression, Parkinson’s etc.
Internal administration of medicated ghee in daily increasing doses. There will be strict restrictions on diet and activities. This is the poorvkarma (preparatory procedure) for all panchakarmas.
BENEFITS : This is a method of Abyanthara snehana (Internal administration of oil) procedure, Indicated in Psoriasis, asthma, low immunity, digestive disorders, migraine, eczema, psychiatric cases etc.
Application of medicated oil or paste on the middle of the head & kept for 1 hr
BENEFITS : Indicated in hypertension, .insomnia, stress, panic attacks, burn out, depression etc.
Head pack using a herbal paste containing dried gooseberry pulp and buttermilk
BENEFITS : Indicated in stress, anxiety, sinusitis, depression, chronic head ache, insomnia, hair loss etc.
Massage with dry herbal powder in a reverse order.
BENEFITS : Indicated in obesity and related conditions, hyperlipidemia, skin conditions and certain rheumatic conditions.
A poultice containing herbal pastes with some acidic liquids which will be applied on the affected parts and covered with leaves of calotropis, ricinus etc.and on the top with cotton cloth. This will be retained on position at least for 12 hrs day or night.
BENEFITS : For inflammatory joint pains which helps to reduce stiffness and improve mobility of the joints.

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