PANCHKARMA

These are basically therapeutic measures taken either to prevent diseases or cure them. Thus Ayurvedic procedures are done either to detoxify the body or as a prelude to strengthening the immune system. ‘Panchakarma’ or five procedures is the most sought after anti aging, detoxification therapy.

Vaman What is Vaman? • Vaman : Vomiting (Vaman) is intended to remove the Kapha dosha. It is not to be adopted for ‘Kapha’ only but necessarily in case of 'kapha’s' conjunction with one or both. Vaman is essential in the case of food poisoning or other type of poisoning. Vaman employs certain emetic drugs that induce a severe spell of vomiting to clean the upper gut. Bronchial asthma is prevented by periodically inducing ‘Vaman’.

Virechan : Purging is a purification treatment as important as emesis or vomiting. ‘Virechan’ concentrates on the lower part of the gut and uses purgatives to clean the bowel. This procedure helps in getting rid of all three Doshas, though Pitta and Kapha benefit the most. To cure piles, boils, discolouration of face, jaundice, chronic fever, spleen enlargement, cataract, intenstinal disorders, ailments of the womb, arthritis, constipation, diabetes, skin diseases, tumours, asthma, cough, ailments of the head and many other diseases.

Vasti : The classical Text ‘Ashtanga Hridaya’ says, 'A purge properly carried out leads to clarity of intellect, power to the organs, elemental stability and glow to digestive fire and it delays aging'. Medical enema ‘Vasti’ predominates in the five course of treatment (Panchakarma). This is prescribed for ‘Vata’ dominated patients and helps to overcome all diseases, revives vital force and rejuvenates body. The rectal lining is very permeable and the drug reaches the circulation directly without passing through liver. Ayurveda offers ‘Vasti’ as a therapy for several indications. These are digestive, evacuating, rejuvenating and health promotive ‘Vastis’. In general Vastis tackle Vata dosha the best way. The fluid for Vasti is either medicinal decoction or herbal oil to suit the ailment. ‘Vasti’ for the head gives extra ordinary relief for all ailments connected with ‘Vata’ in the head, ear ache, humming in the ear, deafness, numbness of the head and all ailments based on the cranial nerves. This procedure is usually done for 7 days.

‘Nasya’ (Nasal administration of substances) is essential for more or less all the ailments above the neck. This is effective for many diseases like facial paralysis. ‘Nasya’ is of three types : purgative, nourishing and palliative. For each ailment, a substance that gives desirable result is selected. By this procedure shoulders, neck and face will become dense and firm, the skin soft. All organs become firm and hair will not gray.

Raktomokshana : Blood letting (Raktamokshana) is a therapy advised by Ayurveda to treat heart conditions and varicose veins. Ayurveda advocates the use of leeches application every alternate day to reduce congestion. The digestive fire is low after the ‘panchakarma’.

Yes, we do not claim miracles. This is a well- proven Indian system of medicine. It takes up to 3 years to bring fundamental balance in our body. After this, the change is permanent.

What Ayurvedic healthcare system has perfected efficient methods and herbal preparations to keep the physical, mental and emotional health of a person in its prime throughout life. It is contrary to the current practice of seeking treatment when a disease strikes or waiting to get medical help till symptoms manifest. It is a mind and body health care system evolved to help human beings get the maximum out of their lives in a perfectly natural and healthy way. Ayurveda instills in you a view of life that is holistic and congenial to enjoy the pleasures of life in a sustainable way. This can be achieved without disturbing the rhythm of your life.