26/11/2024
Panchakarma, meaning "five actions" in Sanskrit, is a key Ayurvedic detox therapy that cleanses toxins, balances doshas, and rejuvenates the body and mind. It promotes healing and overall wellness, serving as both a preventive and curative practice.
*The Five Main Cleansing Therapies of Panchakarma*
* Vamana
Purpose: Eliminates toxins from the respiratory and digestive system.
Process: Medicated drinks are administered to induce controlled vomiting.
Benefits: Helps in relieving asthma, chronic cough, and skin disorders.
* Virechana
Purpose: Detoxifies the liver, intestines, and stomach.
Process: Herbal laxatives are used to cleanse the bowels.
Benefits: Effective in treating digestive disorders, acidity, and skin conditions like eczema.
* Basti
Purpose: Balances Vata dosha and clears toxins from the colon.
Process: Administering herbal decoctions or oils through the re**um.
Benefits: Helps with arthritis, constipation, and neurological issues.
* Nasya
Purpose: Clears toxins from the head and neck region.
Process: Herbal oils or powders are administered through the nostrils.
Benefits: Improves sinus health, relieves migraines, and enhances mental clarity.
* Raktamokshana
Purpose: Purifies the blood and removes toxins.
Process: Small amounts of blood are removed using leeches or instruments.
Benefits: Effective for skin disorders, hypertension, and varicose veins.
