Panchakarma is the ultimate Ayurvedic detoxification of body and mind. It also strengthens the immune system to restore health and well-being. It is a compendium of therapies that are highly individualized based on the Ayurvedic constitution type (Prakruty), imbalances (if any), digestive fire, age, immune status, health conditions & many other factors. Depending on an individual’s needs all or part of five therapies are utilized. Panchakarma, for the most part is a comfortable therapy, but there can be periods of discomfort due to powerful release of toxins called “Healing Crisis”.
A Panchakarma programme starts with the initial consultation by a qualified Ayurveda physician to determine the individual’s Body-Mind constitution, health condition(s) and appropriate degree of intensity of detoxification. Based on the initial consultation, one, two or more therapies are prescribed for the day. These therapies are conducted using the constitution specific Ayurveda oils and/or medicines. Below is the description of variety of therapies used in a Panchakarma programme:
- VAMANA, induced emesis using Ayurveda medicine or SNEHAPANA, internal oleation therapy
- VIRECHANA, purgation induced by Ayurveda medicines
- NASYA, Detoxification of upper respiratory tract by administration of Ayurveda drugs in nasal cavity
- BASTI, Ayurvedic herbal enema to cleanse out toxins from lower colon
- SWEDANA, herbaliszed individual steam bath
Some of the benefits of Panchakarma are:
- Helps to balance Tridoshas (3 vital functional humors)
- Helps to restore metabolic power.
- Enhances mental clarity, awareness & forgiveness.
- Eliminates toxins from body.
- Strengthens tissue functions.
- Decreases alcohol, tobacco etc drug dependence.
- Slow down the ageing process.
- Increases life span, facilitates tolerance & improves life span.
- Helps to follow healthy diet & life style.
- Enhances the complexion, skin glow, luster & immunity.
- Boosts up immunity & energy level.
- Improves strength, endurance, energy & vitality.
