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The
prominent five therapies used in Panchakarma are:
Vaman
Vaman means therapeutic vomiting or emesis. It is used to
eliminate Kapha toxins
collected in the body and the respiratory tract. This therapy is
highly beneficial for people with high Kapha imbalance. Various
health ailments that can be cured effectively with this treatment
include Bronchial Asthma, Chronic Allergies, Hay Fever,
Psoriasis, Hyperacidity, Chronic Indigestion, Nasal Congestion,
Edema, Obesity, Psychological disorders and Skin disorders.
Virechan
The term Virechana stands for Purgation. This therapy is applied
to remove Pitta toxins
from the body that accumulate in the liver and gallbladder. It
helps to clean the gastro-intestinal tract and considered a safe
procedure without any side effects. It is helpful in treatment of
Chronic Fever, Diabetes, Asthma, Skin disorders, Joint disorders,
Digestive disorders, Constipation, Hyperacidity, Vitiligo,
Psoriasis, Headaches, Elephantiasis and Gynecological disorders.
Basti
Basti or enema is
considered the most important treatment of Panchakarma
as it cleanses the accumulated toxins from all the three doshas
Vata, Pitta and Kapha, through the colon. It is used as
detoxification and rejuvenating treatment. This therapy is highly
useful in diseases like Hemiplegia,
Paraplegia, Colitis, Convalescence, Cervical Spondylosis,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation, Digestive disorders,
Backache & Sciatica, Hepatomegaly & Splenomegaly,
Obesity, Piles, Sexual Debility & Infertility.
Nasya
Nasya means
administration of medicated oils through
the nose to cleanse Kapha toxins accumulated in sinus, throat,
nose or head areas. There are different types of nasya treatments
that are given to the patien according to the ailments to be
treated. This treatment is useful in Improving memory & eye
sight, Elimination of excess Mucus, Hyper pigmentation in the
face, Pre-mature graying of hair, clarity to voice, Headaches of
various origin, Hemiplegia, Loss of smell and taste, Frozen
shoulder, Migraine, Stiffness of the neck, Nasal Allergies Nasal
Polyp, Neurological dysfunctions, Paraplegiar, Sinusitis.
Rakta
moksha
Raktamoksha
or blood letting is the traditional Ayurvedic method for
purification and cleansing of the blood. This treatment is useful
in detoxifying the blood and the ailments related to blood
impurity such as chronic skin disorders. It is also helpful
treatment for liver and spleen ailments. This treatment is
usually not included in regular panchkarma procedure, as certain
precautions are needed for it.
Traditionally, three of the five actions are designed for the
three different body types. For Vata, generally the
smaller-framed person, the cleansing method suggested is the
medicated enema (Basti). For Pitta, generally the
medium-framed person, purgation with special herbs is suggested (Virechana).
For Kapha, generally the larger-framed person, emesis (Vamana)
is recommended. The remaining two traditional cleansing methods
are therapeutic release of toxic blood, and medicated nasal
therapy (Nasya).
The main benefits derived from Panchakarma
therapy are:
Increased digestion, improved absorption and assimilation of all
nutrients at the physical, mental and spiritual levels.
Deeper and more restful sleep.
Elimination of all toxins, poisons and memory of disease.
Rebuilding body tissues, promoting rejuvenation and longevity.
Normalization of the menstrual cycle.
Increased awareness and increased emotional and mental clarity.
Increased physical flexibility.
Deeper and more insightful meditation - by teaching us how to
discover the seat of divinity in the most embryonic form, thus
creating a balance in all the different bodies.
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