🔘 Panchakrma in ayurved

Introduction to Panchakarma :-

Ayurveda, as we all know that existed more than 5,000 years ago has given the world an extensive form of knowledge and practice that circulates within the domain of naturopathy. It has provided various natural healing techniques designed for the benefit of the human community. Panchakarma is considered to be the most eminent branch of Ayurveda. As the name suggests it is a ‘five-step’ process for a complete detoxifying and rejuvenating experience. Basically it is a cleansing technique where the body is allowed to get cleansed through different procedures. 

👉🏻 History of Panchakarma Therapy :-

An Ayurvedic treatment primarily comprises of two parts namely, Samshodhana Chikitsa (Bio-cleansing therapy) and Samshaman Chikitsa (Pacifying Therapy). 

Panchakarma therapy falls under the first category as it is a dynamic procedure to cleanse the body from inside out. It is a bio-cleansing regimen which is intended to balance the morbid doshas and eliminate the toxic elements found in the body. It is a comprehensive procedure that helps improve the immunity of the body. When we speak of the history of this five-step therapy we mean its existence in the world as an extensive form of an Ayurveda therapy. 

Samshodhana Chikitsa is considered to be superior to Samshaman Chikitsa as the benefits acquired in terms of the elimination of the diseases are permanent and long-lasting.

👉🏻 Processes Involved in Samshodhana :-

As mentioned earlier, Panchakarma therapy is a five-step process for the body to get cleansed inside out. These five steps can be considered to be the stepping stones for complete attainment of a healthy and a purified body. This therapy is believed to impart radical elimination of the disease causing factors and maintain an equilibrium among the doshas that govern our body. Following are the five processes that helps improve the immunity and cleanses the body.

1. Vamana

2. Virechana

3. Basti

4. Nasya

5. Raktamokshan

1. VAMANA :-

It is an oleation procedure where the patient is given Ayurvedic therapies and internal medication. This helps in vomiting and elimination of the toxins thus disposing the poisons from the body.

2. VIRECHANA :-

This procedure includes the cleansing of the toxins through the bowels. The patient is asked to consume Ayurvedic medicines and go for a natural purgative method thus clearing the guts that aides in purifying the body or toxins.

3. BASTI :-

Ayurvedic therapy through medicines or natural decoctions, such as oils, ghee or milk through enema is known as basti. The decoctions depend on the disease that needs to be cured. It has huge advantages and is powerful against diseases like piles, constipation and arthritis.

4. NASYA :-

People suffering from issues that target the head area, this Ayurvedic therapy is the best. It is a natural cleansing technique where the cerebral area gets freed from any kind of pain and nasal drops are regulated in the nostrils.

5. RAKTAMOKSHAN :-

Lastly, this process is done for cleaning the blood. As we know that impure blood is a major cause of any diseases, so this therapy allows for the purification of the blood thus getting rid of health issues like psoriasis, pigmentation, dermatitis and many more.

This is how Panchakarma therapy is given to a patient step by step which delivers excellent effective results thus improving and enhancing the longevity of the human body.

👉🏻 Benefits of Panchakarma :-

1. Helps restore metabolic fire (AGNI)

2. Eliminates AMA (toxins) strengthens tissue functions.

3. Assists balance all three doshas.

4. Helps implement a healthy diet and lifestyle.

5. Reduces stress, improves relaxation & tolerance. 6. Slows the ageing process. 

7. Boosts the bodies immunity levels. 

8. Improves strength, endurance and vitality.