Panchakarma – kairaliaryavaidya

PANCHAKARMA - ANCIENT MEDICINE FOR MODERN HUMAN

Ayurveda, as we all know that existed more than 5,000 years ago has given the world an extensive form of knowledge and practice that circulates within the domain of naturopathy. Panchakarma which is considered to be the most eminent branch of Ayurveda is traditional process of eradicating toxins from body and mind through a complete detoxification and rejuvenation process.

Our ancient sage medics advised that we have to undergo the practice of Panchakarma process – timely cleansing of body which acquires a lot of toxins and impurities thereby promoting health and longevity. This essential Ayurvedic practice beautifully promotes an extended, elegant health span. In simple terms Panchakarma is the indispensable periodical health practice for the humans to attain wellness.

One who is established in the Self, who has balanced doshas, balanced Agni, properly formed dhatus (tissues), proper elimination of malas (wastes), well-functioning bodily processes, and whose mind, soul, and sense are full of bliss, is called a healthy person.

— SUSHRUT SAMHITA

Panchakarma is a Sanskrit word that means “five therapies”. As the name implies, it is an ayurvedic therapy which has five distinct treatment steps.

The five traditional treatments of Panchakarma are,

VAMANAM -Therapeutic emesis for the elimination of vitiated kapha doshas.
VIRECHANAM -Therapeutic purgation for vitiated pitta doshas.
VASTI -Medicated retention enema for vitiated vata doshas especially in various nerve cells.
NASYAM -Medication for vitiated kapha doshas accumulated in head and neck related organs especially brain and spinal cord.
RAKTAMOKSHAM -Bloodletting to eliminate stagnant impure blood of the region.

— SUSHRUT SAMHITA

Panchakarma is a Sanskrit word that means “five therapies”. As the name implies, it is an ayurvedic therapy which has five distinct treatment steps.

The five traditional treatments of Panchakarma are,

VAMANAM -Therapeutic emesis for the elimination of vitiated kapha doshas
VIRECHANAM -Therapeutic purgation for vitiated pitta doshas
VASTI -Medicated retention enema for vitiated vata doshas especially in various nerve cells.
NASYAM -Medication for vitiated kapha doshas accumulated in head and neck related organs especially brain and spinal cord
RAKTAMOKSHAM – Bloodletting to eliminate stagnant impure blood of the region.

All these processes purify the body at cellular level. This micro level elimination of accumulated vitiated doshas result in an enhancement of accumulated doshas result radical elimination of the disease-causing factors and maintain an equilibrium among the doshas that govern our body. Panchakarma is the basic pillar on which other Ayurvedic treatments stand. It lives up to its reputation as the true manifestation of Ayurvedic values. Panchakarma can be administered to both healthy as well as unhealthy person. When a healthy person undertakes this treatment, it has preventive, restorative and rejuvenating effect on the body.