Panchakarma
Panchakarma means “five procedures”. These five cleansing procedures remove accumulated waste materials in the body. Meant for both healthy and sick.
- Medicated oil enema (Sneha Vasti)
- Decoction enema (Kashaya Vasti)
- Cleaning the bowels with medicines (Virechana)
- Induced vomiting with medicines (Vamana)
- Nose Medication (Nasya)
If done properly, the following are achieved: Healing of disease, alertness of senses, stability of body, efficient digestion/absorption and prolonged youth.
Vasti
Considered as the mother of all treatments, this enema with medicinal oils (Sneha Vasti) or decoctions (Kashaya Vasti) cleanses accumulated toxins through the large intestine. Vasti works well because of the good absorbing capacity of the rectal area.
For gastric disorders, obstruction of urine/semen/menstrual flow, loss of strength, nervous diseases, lower backache, rheumatism, kidney stones, piles, abnormal enlargement of the liver/spleen and obesity.
Virechanam
This is bowel-cleaning by giving a laxative mixed in milk or warm water. It removes toxins accumulated in the liver/gallbladder and completely cleans the gastro-intestinal path.
For skin diseases, urinary disorders, anemia, chronic fever, diabetes, digestive disorders, headache, gynecological disorders, jaundice and heartburn.
Vamanam
Vomiting is induced by giving oral drugs with a large quantity of liquids. It cleanses toxins collected in the body and clears the respiratory system.
For asthma, cough, psoriasis, chronic allergies, hay fever, hyperacidity, chronic indigestion and water retention.
Nasyam
Highly effective for asthma, sinusitis, migraine and loss of smell/taste.