Panchakrma:-These are the 5 detoxification processes which makes the body immune for various diseases. These are Vaman, Virechan, Nasya, Basti and Raktamokshan. Ayurved doesn’t treat the disease, but treats the patient. A healthy and clean body can never fall prey to diseases. Panchakarma, purifies not only the mind and body but enhances the overall quality of Life.
One of the Panchakarma’s, done for Kapha related disorders. Healthy individuals can undergo Vaman in Spring (March, April) as a preventive measure. Those suffering from Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Gastrointestinal diseases etc. can do Vaman any time, based on your bala (tolerance) and Prakruti as assessed by the Physician. For Vaman, you are administered medicated ghee/oil for 3-7 days, followed by Snehan-Swedan therapy. The liquified toxins are then eliminated from the body, through medicated Vomiting.
One of the Panchakarma’s, done for Pitta related disorders. Healthy individuals can undergo Virechan in autumn (September, October) as a preventive measure. Those suffering from Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Gastrointestinal diseases, Skin diseases etc. can undergo Virechan any time, based on your bala (tolerance) and Prakruti as assessed by the Physician. For Virechan, you are administered medicated ghee/oil for 3-7 days, followed by Snehan-Swedan therapy. The liquified toxins are then eliminated from the body, through purgation (therapeutic loose motions).
It is said that, नासा हि शिरसो द्वारं. The closest route to the brain goes through the nose. This unique method of drug administeration cures problems like Migraine, Allergic Rhinitis, Cervical spondylosis etc. Healthy persons, must also learn the simple technique of Pratimarsha nasya which if done daily, improves your intellect and helps in preventing many diseases. In Nasya, after Snehan-Swedan, medicated oil/powders are instilled in your nose and the toxins are removed through sputum.
Basti is a very diversified and the heart of Panchakarma procedures. It is not just enema, but a great amalgamation of oil, honey, decoctions etc.which removes the toxins accumulated through years in your system, with ultra ease. Healthy individuals should undergo Basti in rainy season (July, August) to avoid early ageing and improve the efficiency of work. Basti works wonders in Spine disorders, Arthritis, Piles etc.through its unique mode of action. Procedure:- In Basti, Snehan (massage), Swedan(Steam) is done, followed by administeration of oils/decoctions through anal route. Vaat based toxins are removed and simultaneously quality dhatus are produced by this method.
Those who feel/have the misconception that Ayurved works slow, for them, Agnikarma is an apt answer. Agnikarma is a wonder pain killer, which not only alleviates the pain but also cures the disease from the root. A scientifically thought therapy, in which the painful areas are clicked through heated Iron, panchadhatu, Silver or golden rods, based on your nature and sight of diseases/pain. Many patients of Arthitis, Spine diseases, heel pain etc.have been cured totally through this great treatment modality
