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Panchakarma -
Ayurvedic Complete Detoxification and
Cleansing
Panchakarma is Ayurveda's primary
purification and detoxification treatment.
Panchakarma means the "five therapies".
These 5 therapeutic means of eliminating
toxins from the body are Vamana, Virechana,
Nasya, Basti and Raktamoskshana. This series
of five therapies help remove deep rooted
stress and illness causing toxins from the
body while balancing the doshas (energies
that govern all biological functions).
Vamana
Vamana is a medicated emesis therapy which
removes Kapha toxins collected in the body
and the respiratory tract. This is given to
people with high Kapha imbalance. Daily
treatment involves loosening and mobilizing
the toxins in an effort to finally eliminate
them.
Benefits of Vamana
: Bronchial Asthma, Chronic
Allergies, Hay Fever, Vitiligo, Psoriasis,
Hyperacidity, Chronic Indigestion Nasal
Congestion, Edema, Obesity, Psychological
disorders, Skin disorders.
Virechana
(Purgation)
Virechana is medicated purgation therapy
which removes Pitta toxins from the body
that are accumulated in the liver and
gallbladder, it completely cleanses the
gastro-intestinal tract. It is a safe
procedure without side effects. Benefits of
Virechana help root out Chronic Fever,
Diabetes, Asthma, Skin disorders such as
Herpes, Paraplegia, Hemiplegia Joint
disorders, Digestive disorders,
Constipation, Hyperacidity, Vitiligo,
Psoriasis, Headaches, Elephantiasis and
Gynecological disorders.
Basti (Enema or
Colonic Irrigation)
Basti (Enema) is considered as the mother of
all Panchakarma treatments since it cleanses
the accumulated toxins from all the 3 doshas,
Vata, Pitta and Kapha, through the colon.
Basti is also highly beneficial as a
rejuvenating treatment. Medicated oil or
ghee and an herbal decoction is given as
enema to clean the colon and increase the
muscle tone. This procedure is usually
applied for 8 to 30 days, based on the
medical condition of a person. Benefits
Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Colitis,
Convalescence, Cervical Spondylosis,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation,
Digestive disorders, Backache & Sciatica,
Hepatomegaly & Splenomegaly, Obesity, Piles,
Sexual Debility & Infertility.
Nasya (Nose
Cleaning)
Nasya involves administration of medicated
oil through the nose to cleanse accumulated
Kapha toxins from the head and neck region.
Based on the medical condition of a person,
it can be given up to 30 days. Nasya
benefits include Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bel's
Palsy, Improves memory & eye sight,
Insomnia, 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.
Raktamokshana
Raktamokshana is procedure to cleanse the
blood and is advised only in very rare
conditions. It is not advisable during
general Panchakarma. Most Ayurveda Centers
including ours do not offer Raktamokshana
due to the high risk of infection involved
in blood cleansing.
Discover ayurveda
Ayurveda is the oldest surviving complete
medical system in the world. Derived from
its ancient Sanskrit roots - ‘ayus' (life)
and ‘ved' (knowledge) – and offering a rich,
comprehensive outlook to a healthy life, its
origins go back nearly 5000 years. To when
it was expounded and practiced by the same
spiritual rishis, who laid the foundations
of the Vedic civilisation in India, by
organising the fundamentals of life into
proper systems.
Abhyanga
Abyanga is Ayurveda's principal healing tool
and the mother of all massages. It is a
whole body massage given with herbal oils
customized to your body type to detoxify,
nourish and revitalize the body tissues (Dhatus).
Abhyanga has much deeper and more far
reaching effects than ordinary massage using
mineral oils and lotions. Abhyanga achieves
deepest healing effects by naturally
harmonizing Mind Body & Spirit. This massage
is usually given by two therapists for one
hour and is usually followed by a herbal
bath or medicated steam bath (Sweda). It is
one of the most rejuvenating treatments of
Ayurveda.
Benefits :
Increases tissue strength, Improves blood
circulation, Rejuvenates the whole body,
Removes cellulite, beautifies the skin, Anti
aging, helps sleep better, promotes
vitality, Reduces Vata imbalance, stress and
toxins.
Shirodhara
In Shirodhara, medicated warm oil/herbal
decoctions/medicated milk/buttermilk is
continually poured on the forehead for 20 to
30 minutes. This procedure often induces a
completely relaxing and rejuvenating mental
and physical state. It deeply revitalizes
the central nervous system.
Benefits :
Anxiety, Depression, Epilepsy, Hypertension,
Diabetic Neuropathy, Central Nervous System,
Hemiplegia Paraplegia, Strengthens the
sensory organs, Insomnia, Pre-mature graying
of the hair & hair loss Mental retardation,
Paralysis, Stress.
Netra Tarpana
This is a special treatment in which the
eyes are bathed in pure medicated ghee
(refined butter). This treatment is
recommended between 8- 15 minutes.
Benefits :
Relieves the strain due to constant glaring
to the Computer & TV screen, Refractive
errors of the eyes, Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Ulcer, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eye
diseases due to aggravation of Vata and
Pitta toxins, Glaucoma Helps in preventing
early formation of Cataract, Improper
co-ordination and loss of movement of the
eye balls, Pain and burning sensation in the
eyes.
Netradhara
It is a special cleansing technique of
pouring herbal potions in a continuous
stream over the eyes for 10-20 minutes.
Benefits :
A soothing technique to relax strained eyes,
Cooling and refreshing, Delays cataract
formation Helps in treating chronic
Conjunctivitis, Improves eye sight, Makes
the eyes sparkle.
Sweda
To balance the doshas and ailments of a
person, Sweda or medicated herbal steam bath
opens the pores and flushes and cleanses the
system through the skin. It is usually very
effective when taken after Abhyanga.
Benefits :
Reduces pain in the body, Eliminates toxins,
Promotes lightness, Reduces stiffness,
Beautifies the skin, Removes the Cellulite.
Navarakizhi
This is a highly effective anti aging /
rejuvenation massage using a special type of
rice that is cooked, and dipped into herbal
warm milk, then skillfully massaged
simultaneously by two therapists all over
the body.
Benefits :
Paralytic strokes, Anti-aging &
rejuvenating, Strengthens tissues, Body
ache, Emaciation, Debility Monoplegia, Osteo
Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Talapodichil
Special ayurvedic herbal paste is pasted on
the head for 30-45 minutes.
Benefits :
Headache, Depression, Hyper active
conditions, Burning sensation in the eyes,
Insomnia, Skin disorders.
Shiropichu
Special Medicated oil according to the body
type is applied to the head for 30-45
minutes in a special manner.
Benefits :
Facial palsy, Headache, Insomnia, Improves
memory, Dermatitis of the scalp, Dandruff,
Other neurological disorders Paralysis, Skin
disorders such as Eczema.
Chakra Basti
This basti is applied to the umbilical
region. It acts on the solar plexus and
balances the digestive fire.
Benefits :
Indigestion, Constipation.
Patra Pinda Sweda
A highly rejuvenating treatment in which
fresh plants are fried with several other
herbal ingredients which are tied and,
dipped into warm medicated oil and
simultaneously massaged by four therapists
all over the body for one hour, it is
applied after Abhyanga.
Benefits :
Chronic back pain, Loss of function of a
part or whole limb, Joint stiffness and
swellings, Muscular pain, Anti-aging &
rejuvenating Sciatica, Spondylosis, Sprains
and cramps.
Pizhichil
Medicated oil/medicated milk is poured onto
the body in continuous streams while being
gently massaged by four therapists for one
hour. It is extremely soothing and relaxing.
It acts as a free radical scavenger, toning,
strengthening and deeply rejuvenating the
whole body.
Benefits :
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) after
exposure to a viral or bacterial infection,
Increases Ojus & Body Immunity, Anti-aging &
rejuvenating Alleviates the burning
sensation in the body, Ensures better
circulation, Helps to recover from
paralysis, Promotes healing of fractures.
Udvartana (Weight
loss Massage)
This is a specialized herbal treatment for
weight reduction. An herbal paste or powder
is applied all over the body and deeply
massaged with specific movements by two
therapists for one hour.
Benefits :
Toning the skin & muscle after child birth
or weight loss, Removes Cellulite, Obesity,
Weight reduction, Imparts good complexion to
the skin Revitalizes the sense of touch,
Removes Kapha toxins from the body.
Kashaya Seka
This revitalizing treatment is given
immediately after Abhyanga. A continuous
pouring of a warm herbal decoction all over
the body and simultaneous massaging by 4
therapists is performed for 45 minutes, at
the same time Shirodhara is also given. This
therapy removes Kapha and Vata toxins.
Benefits :
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteo Arthritis,
Varicose Veins, Improves circulation,
Improves skin complexion Relieves body pain.
Padaghata
This is a very unique whole body massage
using feet instead of hands. It is performed
by two therapists for one hour.
Benefits :
Removes deep seated pain in the
joints and bones, Deeply relaxing, Helps in
removing toxins from deeper tissues, Removes
excess of fat.
Shiroabhyanga
A soothing massage of the head, neck &
shoulder for 15 minutes using warm herbal
oils.
Benefits :
Insomnia, Brings sound sleep, Cooling to the
eyes, Headache, Removes dandruff, Pre-mature
graying & hair loss, Profoundly soothing and
relaxing.
Padaabhyanga
A very stimulating massage of the lower legs
and the feet for 30 minutes to activate the
acupressure points.
Benefits :
Improves the eyes, Soothing and cooling to
the eyes, Alleviates burning of the eyes,
Induces deep sleep, Improves luster of the
skin, Smoothens cracked skin of the feet,
Hyper tension, Relieves tiredness of the
feet.
Shiro Basti
A special technique of bathing the head for
45 minutes in medicated oils using a special
apparatus.
Benefits :
Anxiety, Facial paralysis, Insomnia,
Neurological disorders, Psychological
disorders, Skin disorders such as Eczema &
Psoriasis, Stress.
Talam
An herbal paste with oil is applied to the
head for 45 minutes.
Benefits :
Insomnia, Gives cooling effect to the head,
Burning sensation of the scalp, Improves eye
sight, Skin disorders, Relieves headache.
Hrid Basti
This procedure is applied over the heart for
20 minutes using warm medicated oils or
herbal decoctions.
Benefits :
Strengthening of the heart, Relieves deep
seated anger and sadness, Cardio Myopathy.
Janu Basti
In this treatment the knee is bathed in warm
medicated oils or herbal decoctions, taking
20 to 30 minutes. It promotes the strength
of the knee joint by improving the
circulation.
Benefits :
Pain of knee joint, Osteo Arthritis of the
knee joint.
Greeva Basti
Bathing the back of the neck using warm
medicated oil or herbal decoction for 20 to
30 minutes.
Benefits :
Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic pain in the
neck region, Compression fractures.
Kati Basti
A special technique aimed at providing
relief to the lower back using warm
medicated oils or herbal decoctions when
bathing the lower back for 20 to 30 minutes.
Benefits :
Chronic and acute backaches, Prolapsed disc,
Lumbar Spondylosis, Osteoporosis, Sciatica. |
