subject: Panchakarma Treatment Detoxifies And Cleanses Your Body [print this page] Panchakarma is an Ayurvedic therapy that is very effective in the purification and detoxification of human body. Panchakarma comprises of five therapies - Vamana, Virechana, Nasya, Basti and Raktamoskshana. Followed in series, these five therapies have proven their effectiveness in the removal of toxins that cause stress and other illnesses. Panchakarma also balances the doshas - energies governing all biological function.
According to a study of Institute of Science, Technology and Public Policy at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa in association with a special laboratory at Colorado University has revealed that Panchakarma treatment removes up to 50 percent of the detectable toxins in the blood.
Vamana - Emesis Therapy
Vamana removes Kapha toxins - accumulation of excess mucus- from the respiratory tract and the body. Kapha causes different problems such as Bronchial Asthma, Chronic Indigestion, Nasal Congestion, Chronic Allergies, Hyperacidity, Edema, Obesity, and skin disorders. Vamana helps in getting rid of all disorders caused due to Kapha.
Virechana (Purgation)
Virechana is applied to remove Pitta toxins that are secreted and accumulated in liver, gall bladder and small intestine. Pitta toxins cause rashes, skin inflammation, vomiting, nausea, chronic attacks of fever, and jaundice. Virechana is considered as a safe procedure that efficiently cleanses the gastro-intestinal tract.
Basti (Enema or Colonic Irrigation)
Basti (Enema) effectively cleanses the excess toxins from all the 3 doshas -- Vata, Pitta and Kapha. In Basti therapy, an herbal concoction of some herbal preparations in a liquid medium along with sesame oil is introduced in the rectum. It is used to cure disorders including:
Hemiplegia
Paraplegia
Colitis
Convalescence
Cervical Spondylosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Digestive disorders
Backache & Sciatica
Hepatomegaly & Splenomegaly
Nasya (Nose Cleaning)
In Nasya therapy, medicated oil is administrated through the nose. This therapy is used to clean the accumulated Kapha toxins from your neck and head region. Nasya is based on the concept that nose is the entrance to brain and the consciousness.
Nasya has the following benefits:
Cures Trigeminal Neuralgia and Bel's Palsy
Improves memory & eye sight, Insomnia
Eliminates excess Mucus Hyper pigmentation in the face
Prevents pre-mature graying of hair
Relieves headaches of various origin
Effective treatment for frozen shoulder
Provides treatment for Migraine
Offers treatment of frozen shoulder
Treats Nasal Allergies Nasal Polyp and Neurological dysfunctions
Raktamokshana
Raktamokshana is an ayurvedic therapy to cleanse the blood, which is suggested only in rare conditions. Since there is a high risk of infection during blood cleansing, most of the ayurvedic centers avoid this therapy. In Raktamokshana, the vitiated blood is removed from the body.
It is effective for the following diseases:
Skin diseases
Herpes
Jaundice
Ulcers, Gout
Piles, Abscess
Leucoderma
Eczema
Deep venous thrombosis
Varicose veins
Significance of Panchakarma?
Panchakarma treatment is not only used to cure Tridosha - Vata, Pitta and Kapha - but it is also recommended for healthy persons where it acts as a preventive treatment to help them stay mentally and physically fit and energetic.
Sometimes, it is also prescribed at the intersection period between two seasons to prepare the internal environment of the body for the upcoming season and develop immunity against the changing climate.
Word of caution
It requires huge amount of expertise, knowledge and skill to provide Panchakarma treatment. Make sure you have consulted a qualified Ayurvedic therapist before going for the treatment. It is advised to choose only a certified and renowned ayurvedic center for the treatment.
