ALL ABOUT PANCHKARMA
Live Longer and Healthy Life with Panchkarma
The marvel study of Ayurveda has self-healing properties that helps us with accomplishing well-being and life span. Ayurveda deals with prophylactic and corrective treatments alongside different detoxification and revival techniques. Ayurveda emphasizes on Panchakarma treatments for purging of body toxins. Panchakarma is a strategy for purifying the body by removal of all the undesirable toxins present in the body. Panchakarma are 5 (five) in number; consequently the term PANCHA (five) – KARMA (methods). Panchakarma is the most well-known detoxification procedure of Ayurveda, reestablishing youth with the help of medicated oils and incorporates preventive, remedial and promotive activities for different diseases.Panchkarma, the extraordinary treatment of natural cures proposed to recharge the wellbeing, energy, and force of the patient was recommended in old Vedic sacred writing, and has been practiced in Kerala for a long time, as per the incredible works of the ‘Charaka Samhita’. Outside components like ill-advised nourishment, sedentary way of life, hereditary inclination and damaging tendencies develops impurities in body called “dosha”. Ayurveda accepts that with the assistance of five medications or Panchkarma: Vamana, Virechana, Nasya, Basti, and Raktamokshana one can successfully expel the toxins from the body.
Panchakarma incorporates theses five characteristic techniques for purgation or disposal, giving the body a seriously detoxifying the body, while adjusting the three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha.Three doshas of the body, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, which extensively speak to the sensory system, the metabolic framework and the nutritive framework, keep the human body in balance. At whatever point the fragile harmony between these doshas is upset, a sickness might be showed. Ayurveda believes wellbeing isn’t just the condition of not having ailment yet, it is the balance of Dosha, Dathu, Agni and Malakriya in our body. It additionally incorporates the Prasanna Atma (soul), Indriya (sense organs) and Manas (mind). The fundamental target of the Ayurvedic arrangement of treatment is to reestablish the first condition of harmony between the doshas. So as to accomplish a similar Ayurveda has upheld certain regimens and treatment modalities, for example, Dinacharya, Rutucharya, Vega Adharana, Rasayana–Vajikarana and Panchakarma.Vaidyam Kerala Ayurveda Panchkarma Treatment Center uses body detoxification and rejuvenating treatments to provide the world class facilities under the renowned Panchkarma Specialist Dr. Monika Jain.
Some Advantages of Panchkarma
· Expels toxins from the blood and washes down the entire body
· Opens up the blocked channels for smooth progression of blood and other indispensable supplements inside the body
· Balances all the three doshas in the body
· Diminishes pressure and related issues like sleep deprivation, migraine, and so on.
· Improves quality, continuance, and essentialness
· Reinforces the stomach related framework
· Expels toxins from the body and restores the tissues
· It accelerates the metabolic procedure inside the cells
VAMANA
Vamana Panchkarma is one among the five Pradhana Karmas of Panchakarma which is effectively utilized in treating Kaphaj dosha. Vamana Panchkarma is a significant Samshodhana methodology (bio-purifying technique) prescribed for purging of life elements. When all the gathered toxins melt, patients are given emetic medicines and decoction. Panchakarma is additionally shown in sound states for Shodhana when Ahara Shakti, Bala and Agni of the people have diminished extensively.
Vamana Panchkarma treatment is completed in the morning on empty stomach when the Kapha is extreme. The night prior to the treatment, Kapha provoking diet is given to the patient. On the process day Sarwanga Snehana (Massage) is done to condense the Kapha. After the liquefaction of Kapha in the body an extraordinary medicated Liquid is given to the patient that animates the vomiting. Vitiated doshas are dispensed with through the upper gastrointestinal tract. After the vomiting, the treatment proceeds with Ayurveda diet plan. Appropriate rest is prompted in the wake of experiencing the Vamana Panchkarma treatment.
Benefits of Vaman Panchmarma
· Vamana Panchkarma increases efficient working of kidneys, lungs, and heart. This encourages respiratory organs to work adequately.
· It expels mucus, bodily fluid, irresistible microscopic organisms from the stomach lining. Thus, washing down the skin and spots
· It additionally adjusts the Kapha-pitta doshas in the stomach. So it ensures the proper digestion in the stomach.
· Vamana Panchkarma is useful for individuals experiencing a sleeping disorder.
· It additionally helps in the psychological decontamination; stress the executives and building fearlessness disposition in individuals.
VIRECHANA
Virechana Panchkarma is a refining Ayurveda Therapy and one among the five recovering treatments of the Panchakarma which is used for Pitta Detoxification. The Virechana is cured purging treatment, purifying the body from increasing pitta, cleaning blood and clearing toxins. The treatment fundamentally focuses on purifying the gastro-intestinal tract totally. Kinds of Virechana Panchkarma include Anulomana , Sansarjana , Bhedana , Rechana. Virechana, referenced in the Charaka Samhita, is known to be the best solution for treating the sicknesses rising up out of vitiation of the Pitta dosha.
In Virechana Panchkarma detoxification treatment, vitiated doshas and toxins are wiped out through the rectum. The treatment includes use of Ayurvedic medications that reduce the doshas and toxins from the body and carry them to the guts. Since Pitta is arranged at the degree of digestive organs, it is ideal to eject it from the anal passage in the form of loose motion.
Advantages of Virechana Panchkarma
· Detoxification of aggravated Pitta dosha
· Eliminates toxins accumulated in the GI tract
· Effective treatment for hyperacidity ulcers, liver/spleen ailments, jaundice
· Cleanses body from harming
· Cures skin diseases
· Relieves cerebral pains, weakness, torment in the digestive organ
· Helps manage diabetes, asthma and heart illnesses
· Reduces gynecological disorders
NASYA
Nasya Panchkarma treatment refers to a soothing Ayurvedic treatment which involves medicated oil,churna or rasa through the nasal course. It works efficiently on disorders of face, eyes, ear, nose and throat. Nasya is one among the five Panchakarma treatments. It is particularly alluring for illnesses of parts over the base of the neck, nasal entry being the door of the head.
The medicines poured through the nostrils enter into the anxious (Brain) and venous framework (Blood distribution) present in and around the nostrils. In this way it assuages the blockage of the channels and the infections are relieved successfully. Cured oils/juices/powders animate the crucial focuses of mind to remove illnesses. Medication is given through nasal hole follow up on the particular region of the mind to improve mind-set and feelings.
Advantages of Nasya Panchkarma
· Medications given through nasal pit follow up on the particular zone of the cerebrum that is associated with improving vision.
· Use of Immunity boosting Ayurveda herbs for Nasya Panchkarma can be valuable in individuals who show low Immunity.
· Nasya Panchkarma can improve skin composition and hair surface and forestall turning gray of hair.
· Nasya Panchakarma is demonstrated as one of the significant Ayurvedic detoxification treatment.
· It is utilized in diseases that create with developing age, for example, loss of motion, irritation, facial palsy, memory loss and stress.
BASTI
Basti Panchkarma is one of the key procedures of Panchakarma. Basti is directed by the introduction of medicated herbs fluids into the colon to balance the Vata dosha in the body. As Vata supervises all body advancements, by administering Vata we manage the disease methodology before it goes into the transient stage. Ayurveda uses the colon as the basic pathway because here the aggravated vata dosha deposits. Basti process in Panchakarma washes down the doshas by cleansing the intestines using medicated oils or herbs decoctions. It also treats the entire length of the colon along with the body system.
Types of Basti Panchkarma-
· Water based Basti-Medicated decoction is used for Basti
· Oil based Basti-Medicated oil rich in herbs are used for Basti
· Uttar Basti- A calmed liquid is poured into the vagina which cleanse, supports and treats the female reproductive organs.
· Netra Basti-It reduces eye strain and improves vision and can be used to treat eye defilements and retinal sickness.
· Joint Basti-Medicated fluid is retained over the included joint for recovery – example neck, knee, spine, low back, hip joint.
· Hridya Basti- Hung on the heart, to treat certain heart conditions.
· Shiro Basti-Medicated oil is retained over the head using a Vasti Yantra.Shiro
Benefits of Basti Panchkarma-
· Basti is the best treatment and system to soothe the disturbed Vata dosha
· It treats perpetual blockage, low back distress, joint irritation and neuromuscular issue.
· Basti furthermore benefits issue of bones and the urinary structures.
· It is beneficial in Vata type problems like hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Colitis, Convalescence, Cervical Spondylitis and Lumbar Spondylitis , Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Digestive issues, Backache and Sciatica, Hepatomegaly and Splenomegaly, Obesity, Piles, Sexual Debility and Infertility. Basti is a significant treatment for vascular cerebral torments, memory setback, glaucoma, and sinus headaches, etc.
RAKT MOKSHANA
Rakta Mokshana Panchakarma procedures is carried out for purification and cleansing of deep seated blood toxins. It is a procedure where vitiated blood is eliminated from the body either by phlebotomy (withdrawing vitiated blood by small incisions on the blood vessels) or by application of leach.
The patient undergoing Raktamokshana should be asked to sit or lay down. Then the medically eligible leech should be applied to the diseased spot. If the leech does not start sucking blood then a drop of blood should be kept over the affected part and the leech will start sucking the blood. If at the biting site needling pain and itching appear it indicates that the leech is sucking pure blood and is suddenly removed by pouring rock salt at its mouth. As the procedure is done the leech is removed it should be dipped in dilute saline water, turmeric water and plain water one after the other. By this process the leech vomits out the blood immediately. Once used the leech is not fit to be used again for at least seven days.
Benefits of Raktamokshana
· Beneficial for Pigmentation, Scars, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Pericarditis, Gouty arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Atopic dermatitis
· It cures Pain, Uremia Inflammations, Allergies, Skin disorders such as Eczema, Allergic Dermatitis, Tonsillitis, Sciatica, Abscess.
AYURVEDA PANCHKARMA THERAPIES
Sirodhara
Sirodhara is a procedure by which medicated oil, milk, buttermilk. as per the requirement, is poured on the head in a persistent stream in a recommended manner. The patient is encouraged to lie on an extraordinary wooden droni with his neck and head comfortably placed. Then a non-stop continuous stream of the prescribed medicated oil is gently poured on his forehead from a specific height through a specially devised apparatus called DharaChatti for a period of 30 min to 60 min.Sirodhara is demonstrated in Facial loss of motion, Hair fall, Alopecia, cerebral pain, Migraine, Frontal Sinusitis, trigeminal Neuralgia, Insomnia, Loss of memory, Epilepsy, Hysteria, Psychological Disorders, Vertigo, Hypertension, Parkinson, Quadriplegia, Paralysis, Aphasia. Main Advantages-
· Settles down the Nervous System
· Treats Insomnia
· Cures Migraine and Headache
· Helps Mental Focus and Concentration
· Brings down High Blood Pressure
· Treats Hair Loss, Alopecia and Seborrhea
· Decreases Stress and anxiety
· Relives fatigue and Mental pressure
· Keeps up balance in the body and brain.
Abhyanga
Syncronized Massage or Abhyanga is an external application of oil, ghee, powder on the body in a specific manner is called Abhyanga. Abhyanga is the most ancient technique used to manipulate and correct the vata dosha. This stimulating treatment increases blood circulation, which in turn encourages quick removal of metabolic wastes, decrease swelling and promote regeneration of the tissues and organs as well as internal functioning of the body. This massage stimulates skin, muscles, veins, arteries, the circulatory and the nervous system and also regulates the digestive system. Syncronized Massage treats the whole body physically, mentally and emotionally while balancing the doshas. Its rhythmic motion helps to relieve joints and muscles from stiffness and makes all body movements free. Abhyanga is also known to pacify mind, body and spirit, while providing relief to diseases such as anxiety, fatigue, circulatory disorders, rheumatic and arthritic problems, backaches and injuries. Synchronized massage is also beneficial in preventing aging process, Sleep disorders, Paralysis, improving physical consistency, inducing sound sleep, increasing general sense of well-being and life span.
Herbal Steam
Herbal Steam or Sarwangbashpaswedan means wet steam fomentation by which the sweat is created from the body. A delicate use of warm herbal oil is first done over the body. Next the individual is made to sit, keeping the head out, inside a steam chamber that lets out herbal steam from therapeutic natural herbs. This causes the person to sweat lavishly and the fumes infiltrate the skin’s open pores and enter the internal body.The particles from the restorative herbs are ingested into the body thus,loosening the muscles. Herbal Steam is done for Osteoarthritis, Muscular, Vascular and Neurological disorders, Polyarthritis, Vataj infections, Obesity, Sciatica, Paralysis and other pain related problems.
Elakizhi
Elakizhi or Patrapotali Sweda is a sudation process in which perspiration is carried out using medicinal herbs bolis(potli).The words Ela or patra means leaves and kizhi or pinda means bolus.Swedam i.e. sudation. In this fresh leaves of Nirgundi, Eranda, Drumsticks, Arka, Rasna, along with lemon, salt, turmeric, are fried in medicated oil and bolus is prepared. Further in this process Abhyanga or gentle oil massage is given to the patient and is followed by Swedan using warm herbs bolus.
Benefits include-
· Boosts blood circulation
· Improves skin tone and complexion
· Reduces stiffness and enhances better movements to strengthen the muscles
· Elakizhi is used in treating Arthritis, Lumbar Spondylitis, Cervical Spondylitis, Ankylosis Spondylitis, Back Pain, Sciatica, Myalgia, Neuralgia, Sports Injuries and Sprains.
Janu Vasti
Janu Vasti is an extraordinary ayurvedic treatment used to cure the knee joint and related problems. In this the patient is made to lie on their back and then the area around knee is massaged softly with medicated oil. Then a reservoir is made on the kneecap using wet flour of black gram. Signature lukewarm medicated oil is then poured and is retained in the constructed compartment to strengthen the knee muscles and joints. Janu Vasti is done for acute knee joint pain especially Osteo Arthritis. It also eases the stiffness in movements of knee by strengthening the surrounding soft tissues. It helps in blood circulation and also is a good alternate for knee replacement issues.
Kati Vasti
Kati Vasti is an effective ayurvedic therapy for spine related problems.In this procedure warm medicated oil is made to pool within a ring shaped reservoir made over the lower back. This ring shaped compartment is called Vasti and is made up of black gram paste. The oil is absorbed thoroughly to remove stiffness and back pain by boosting blood circulation.
Benefits of Kati Vasti include-
· Strengthens the muscles and tissues
· Maintains the flexibility of joints
· Balances curve of the spinal cord
· Treats Chronic Back pain, Lumber Spondylitis, Intervertebral disc prolapse ,sciatica lumbago (low back ache), Osteoarthritis etc.
Greeva Vasti
Greeva Vasti is a special Ayurvedic therapy for neck pain and problems related to cervical region. The word Greeva refers to the cervical region and Vasti means gram flour made reservoir to retain oil.
The patient is first made to lie face down making the neck accessible. Then the gram made vasti is kept over the targeted area of the cervical region. Warm medicated oil is then poured into it and pooled for few minutes. After completing this process, for better absorption of the medicated oil, the neck area is gently massaged.
Greeva Vasti removes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the cervical region.It slows the degeneration of the neck region.It also enhances blood circulation and nourishes muscles, bones and nerves.It reduces nerves compression and muscle spasms.It prevents Osteophyte formation and is useful for treating Cervical Spondylitis, Pain and stiffness in neck, Giddiness, Pain in the hands, muscle spasms of the neck region
Udwarthanam
Udwarthanam is a special body toning and weight reduction ayurvedic therapy. The word ‘Udwarthanam’ means to promote and in turn increases the blood circulation in the body. The treatment involves coating the entire body with dry medicated herbal powder and therapeutic deep tissue massage. After this, herbal steam is given to the patient that helps to open up pores to remove the toxins and melts the fat deposits.
Benefits of Udwarthanam include-
· Reduces the excess fat deposits
· Glows skin and removes dead skin cells
· Rejuvenates the body and maintains shape
· Removes body tanning
· Strengthens muscle tone
· Increases blood circulation
· Decreases blood cholesterol
Pizhichil
Pizhichil is a unique rejuvenation therapy which involves oleation of the entire body to reopen the pores. In this treatment first a cloth or vessel is used to pour the hot lukewarm oil onto the body. Then it is followed by soft massage in a rhythmic manner. The word Pizhichil means squeezing and hence the cloth soaked in oil is squeezed again and again on the patient. This treatment is best for treating every single neurological issue, sexual weakness, hemiplegia and joint inflammation. It improves skin tone, postpones aging, builds immunity and increases your life span.
Navarakizhi
Navarakizhi is a nourishing therapy effective for total body care in which sweat inducing massage is given to the patient. In Sanskrit Navarakizhi is known as Shashtika Shali Pinda Swedan.In this procedure we use special Shashti rice processed in herbal decoction and milk tied in a bolus to rub against the whole body or over the affected region in order to provide heat to the pain,muscles,joints etc.
Navarakizhi energizes the body and strengthens the tissues. It also enhances flexibility in movements, blood circulation and skin complexion.
It is useful for curing pain,stiffness and swelling in joints and spine, Osteoarthiritis, Myalgia, Spondylolisthesis, Rhematoid Arthritis etc.
Nadiswedan
Nadiswedan means the tube fomentation i.e. wet snigdha fomentation. It is a process which consists of topical application of medicated steam on the whole body or affected part of the body by means of the tube fomentation (wet vapor fomentation) is called Nadiswedan. It is indicated for Swelling of the joints, Lumbago, Cervical spondylitis, Stiffness or heaviness of the neck and limb, Arthritis, Muscular cramps,, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Facial Paralysis, Sciatica, Bronchial asthma and Common cold
Takradhara
Takradhara is the procedure in which lukewarm Takra (Medicated Butter milk )is poured continuously over the whole body as well as over the head in a specific manner with the help of Dharayantra. Dhara table is used for lying down the subject. Outlet of the dhara table is attached to dharayantra acts as inlet of dharayantra. With the help of tube, the outlet of dharayantra, takra is poured over the body and head for a prescribed period. Takradhara is suited for Burning body sensation, Burning head sensation, Headache, Nervous disorders, Skin diseases, Psoriasis, Musculoskeletal diseases, Blood disorders, Vata disorders. This therapy has the effect of promoting beauty and strength, enhancing vitality and reversing again. It calms the mind and lightens the body.
Netratarpan
Netratarpan is a process of keeping Medicated Ghrita (Ghee) around the eyes. Black gram (Masha)paste is applied around the eyes and making circular ring (tank). Medicated Ghee is poured on the eyes and kept for 10 to 15 min and is retained in a reservoir made over the eyes with black gram paste. Beneficial for Loss of vision, Eye injuries, Pain in the eyes, Dark circles & Roughness around the eyes, Loss of lachrymal secretion, Excessive lachrymal secretion, Hemorrhage of the eyes, Glaucoma, Chronic conjunctivitis and Improves the sight, protects them against the sun light and strengthens the eye ball muscles.
Sirovasti
Sirovasti is an ideal ayurvedic treatment for problems dealing with head, mind, nerves or spinal cord. In this treatment firstly a leather cap is worn by the patient sitting comfortably on a chair. Then hot medicated oil is poured into the cap in order to retain it for a specific period of time. The medicated oil soothes the patient’s brain and boosts up the nervous system release all the strains and stress.
It is done to treat migraine, memory loss, facial paralysis, deafness, earache, chronic headache, insomnia, psychosomatic stress and other nerve disorders. It also enhances the nervous system and increases mental concentration.
Leech Therapy
Leech Therapy is carried out for purification and cleansing of deep seated blood toxins. It is a procedure where vitiated blood is eliminated from the body either by phlebotomy (withdrawing vitiated blood by small incisions on the blood vessels) or by application of leach.
Benefits of Raktamokshana
· Beneficial for Pigmentation, Scars, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Pericarditis, Gouty arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Atopic dermatitis
· It cures Pain, Uremia Inflammations, Allergies, Skin disorders such as Eczema, Allergic Dermatitis, Tonsillitis, Sciatica, Abscess.