Panchkarma

PanchKarma is a Super Specialty Ayurvedic Therapy. PanchKarma is very powerful & very nurturing, detoxifying & restoring the human body.
PanchKarma has been an essential component of Ayurveda 5000 year of continuous Practice.

PanchKarma means Five Therapies.
An Ayurvedic means of Maintaining the Equilibrium of Mind and Body.
PanchKarma is indented to be a time when one stops the routine of daily life & take time for one.
It is a movement to unwind & release long held toxins, worries & memories.
This is an opportunity for one to create optimal good health in all areas of life.
A time to reflect on life & determine if the life we are living is truly good for us & if it is not a time to change our direction to one more positive.

This therapy helps in eradicating the toxic substances in the body.
It is a Treatment for both healthy and unhealthy.
The five Therapies of PanchKarma are
a) – Vamana.
b) – Virchana.
c) – Nasya.
d) – Basti.
e) – Shiro Basti.

Why PANCHKARMA?

Due to the nature of modern lifestyle, food habits, disease etc. invariably our body becomes a dumping ground of unlimited toxic and waste substances.

By means of Panchkarma procedures the toxins lodged even at the lower layer of the body are flushed out and eliminated.

These Treatments often bring out the deep rooted origins of the diseases to the surface where they can be treated and cured.

BENEFITS

• Eliminates Toxic matter from the body
• Enhance the power of digestion and metabolism
• Gets rid of diseases from the very root of the system
• Restore normal health
• Helps the body gin strength and increase virility
• Gives a clearer complexion & healthy hairs
• Increase the power of sense and motor organs.

Different type of Purification Rejuvenation Therapies

1. Abhyangam or Ayurvedic Massage
This is special type of massage in which strokes are given according to the circulatory channels with medicated oil for 30 to 45 minutes per day for 7 to 30 days

Useful in:
   * Obesity.
   * Loss of Skin Lustre, to correct Blood Circulation.
   * Sleeplessness, Fatigue.
   * Other Vat Predominant diseases.

2. Snehapanum
In this treatment medicated ghee or oils are given internally in proportionally increasing quantity for a period of 5 to 7 days
Useful in
   * Osteoarthritis.
   * Psoriasis.
   * Chronic Constipation.
   * Haemorrhoids, General Weakness etc.

3. Vamana
In this therapy after one week of preparation like Snehpanam & Swedanam
Vamana is induced with some special medicine.
Very Useful in
   * Kapha Predominant Diseases like Upper Respiratory Problems.
   * Serious Skin Diseases like Psoriasis.


4. Virechana
After one week Snehpanam and Swedanam the purgation is induced with some special Ayurvedic medicine.
This is Very Useful in
   * Pita predominant diseases like Acidity, Chronic Constipation etc.


5. Pizhichil
Luke warm herbal oils are applied all over the body of the patient in a special Rhythematic way continuously for about 1 hour for a period of 7 to 21 days.

This Treatment is very useful for
   * Rheumatic Diseases.
   * Nervous Weakness.
   * Post fracture Rejuvenation.
   * Paralysis & Sexual Weakness etc.

6. Sirodhara
In this process some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated buttermilk etc. are poured on the forehead in a special method for about 30 to 45 minutes in a day for a period of 7 to 21 days.
It is Useful in
   * Insomnia.
   * Loss of Memory.
   * Headaches & Mental Tension.
   * Certain Skin Diseases.

7. Vasthi
Vasthi is a therapeutic procedure in which certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc. are applied through the rectum daily for a period of 7 to 30 days.
It is Useful in
   * Arthritis & Paralysis.
   * Hemiplegic & Rheumatism.
   * Gastric Complaints, Chronic Constipation.
   * Sexual and general Weakness.

8. Sirovasthi
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are filled in a Sirovasthi Yantram fitted on the head and held for 45 to 60 minutes per day according to the patient’s conditions for a period of 7 days.
Beneficial in
   * Facial Paralysis.
   * Dryness of Nostrils, Mouth or Throat.
   * Severe Headaches.
   * Other diseases of Head and for Mentally Retarded Children.

9. Kativasthi
In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with herbal paste boundary.
This treatment lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour and it is good for
* Any type of back and spinal disorders.

10. Urovasthi
Like Kativasthi warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes.
This is an effective treatment in
   * Asthma, other respiratory problems.
   * Heart Diseases and Muscular Chest Pain.


11. Nasyam
It is a treatment in which herbal juice, medicated oils etc. are applied through nose for 14 days.
This treatment is highly effective in
   * Certain types of headache, paralysis, mental disorders.
   * Some Skin diseases etc.


12. Kizhi
Herbal leaves or powders are made in blouses and is applied on the whole body or apart specified after dipping it in warm medicated oils. This procedure is done for 45 minutes daily for a period of 7 to 14 days.
It is Beneficial in
   * Osteoarthritis, Spondylitis, Sport Injuries etc.


13. Medicated Steam Bath
Medicated steam bath or vaspswedan is an important process prior to main Panchkarma therapy.
It is useful in the
   * Detoxification and Purification of whole Body.


14. Udvarthanam
This treatment popularly known as powder massage. In this therapists apply certain special herbal powders in a peculiar way on the body for about 30 to 40 minutes daily for a period of 7 to 28 days.
Beneficial in
   * Obesity, Hemiplegia.
   * Paralysis.
   * Skin Diseases, Impaired Circulation etc.

15. Dhanyamla Dhara
Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body in rhythmic way using a special vessel. This is done for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily. This is beneficial for paralysis, obesity etc.

This is beneficial for
   * Paralysis, Obesity etc.

16. NavaraKizhi
Application of certain medicinal puddings externally in the form of boluses tied up in muslin bag.
This treatment is for all type of
   * Rheumatism, Pain in the Joints.
   * Emaciation of Limbs.
   * High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol.
   * Muscular Diseases.

17. Yoni Prakshalanam
Herbal oils and decoction are applied through the vaginal route.
TThis treatment is good for
   * Gynaecological Disorders.
It is also Purification process of the Genital Organ.

18. Nadi Sweda
Herbal medicated steam is given on effected part of the body through a Nadi. For 30 to 45 minutes
It is very effective in
   * Peripheral Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulders, Spondylitis etc.

19. Netra Tarpana: Ayurvedic Eyes Rejuvenation
This treatment aims to provide optimum rejuvenation to eyes.

Then herbal healing ghee (clarified butter oil) is put in herbal paste boundary to lubricate eye and Surrounding areas which will be kept warm for 30 – 35 minutes.

This provides improved vision with beautiful eyes and strengthening of eye tissues.

It also helps in under eye circles if done regularly for few days.