Panchakarma is a set of 5 vital body cleansing procedures and are often considered as a speciality of Ayurveda. An ayurvedic treatment done without these procedures is considered incomplete. These are also referred to as Detoxification therapies which also include other sub – procedures which are as important as medicines.
(Therapeutic Emesis)
Benefits:
- Effective for bronchial asthma, chronic allergies, psoriasis & chronic cold
- Obesity, chronic indigestion, skin disorders, hyperacidity
- Gastro disorders, colon cleansing, recurrent cough & cold, skin diseases etc.
(Therapeutic Purgation)
Benefits:
- Effective for chronic skin disorders, gynecological disorders
- Useful in hyoeracidity, digestive disorders & joint disorders
- Gastro disorders, colon cleansing, recurrent abdominal pain & worms
- Swelling, ascitis, paralysis, gout, IBS, joint pain etc.
Basti is considered as the mother of all treatments. It cleanses the accumulated body toxins and toxins related with Vata dosha.
Benefits:
- It is useful for neurological disorders, paralysis & spondylosis
- IBS, sciatica, infertility, urinary disorders, gastro disorders etc.
Nasya (Medicated Nasal Wash) is the nasal instillation of medicines, which removes accumulated toxins from the head and neck region.
Benefits:
- It is useful for allergic cold, sinusitis, headaches & migraine
- Premature graying of hair, any pain above shoulder region & spondilytis
- Hairfall, scalp, facial paralysis, ENT disorders, mental ailments, stress, stroke etc.
- It also improves memory and eyesight.
Raktamokshna is a blood purification therapy in which controlled small quantities of blood is removed to neutralize accumulated toxins related with Pitta dosha.
Benefits:
- Useful in allergies & pain
- Blood disorders, arthritis, swelling & insect bites
- Skin disorders, such as eczema, dermatitis etc.
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These infact are very important whenever Panchakarma procedures are done & so are not to be ignored.
Known as a wellness therapy among famous Sports & Film celebrities, is also one of the key treatment under Ayurvedic Panchakarma procedures.
Benefits:
- In different painful conditions.
- Arthritis
- Swelling
- Diabetic ulcers
Abhyanga (Herbal Oil Massage) is a complete body massage with specially slected herbal oils to nourish & revitalize your body tissues. Abhyanga achieves deeper healing and has far reaching effects by naturally harmonizing your body, mind & spirit.
Swedana (Herbal Steam Bath) is a process to induce sweating by using steam of selected herbs specific to your body constitution & ailments. This herbal steam flushes out toxins from your body relieving stuffness & pain.
Shirodhara (Forehead Medicated Oil Convergence Therapy) is a treatment of medicated oil, prepared according to your body constitution & ailment & poured continuously on the forehead for a specific period. Shirodhara induces sleep, helps relieve stress & improves memory. It is useful in treatment of diseases like paralysis, neuralgia & other neurological ailments.
Patra – Pottali (Herbal Pouch Massage) is a highly rejuvenating treatment in which fresh plant leaves are processed with several herbs and are tied in a pouch of cloth, which is then dipped in warm medicated oil & used for massage. This treatment is effective in chronic back pain, joint stiffness and swellings, sprains, cramps, sciatica, spondylitis, muscular pain etc. It is also anti ageing and rejuvenating.
Navarakizi (Special Rice Pouch Massage) is a highly effective rejuvenation technique. Special ric cooked, tied in a cloth, dipped in decoction of herbs & milk is used skillfully for massaging. It helps releive local muscle wasting, muscle fatigue, osteoporosis & neurological disorders.
Sarvangadhara (Oil Fall Massage) is a treatment wherein medicated oil / milk is poured over the body in a continuous stream while being gently massaged. It is extremely soothing & relaxing. It is toning, strengthening & deeply rejuvenating. It is an anti oxidant massage, scavenging the free radicals in your body.
Udwartana (Herbal Powder Massage) is a treatment wherein herbal paste or powder is applied all over the body & deeply massaged. It is useful for toning the skin & muscles. It removes cellulite & improves skin complexion. It is effective for weight reduction & obesity.
- Kati Basti: Medicine retention for backache & low backache
- Manyaa Basti: Medicine retention for neck pain / spondilysis
- Hrud Basti:In this treatment, specially selected medicated oil is retained over chest above heart region for a specific period of time. It is useful for ailments of heart.
- Nabhi Basti:Medicine retention for gastro intestinal problems.
- Janu Basti:Medicine retention for osteoarthritis.
- Netra Basti:Medicine retention for eye disorders.
- Pizinchil:Total body oil pouring.
