PANCHAKARMA THERAPIES

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Panchakarma is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, designed to detoxify and rejuvenate the body. At PLANET AYURVEDA HEALTHCARE CENTRE LLC, we offer a range of Panchakarma therapies tailored to individual needs, helping to restore balance and promote overall health.

Description

Panchakarma means "five actions" and refers to five primary therapeutic procedures that cleanse the body of toxins and restore balance to the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). These therapies are personalized based on an individual's constitution (Prakruti) and current health conditions (Vikruti).

Five Main Panchakarma Therapies: 1. Vamana (Therapeutic Emesis):
  • DescriptionInduced vomiting to expel toxins from the upper gastrointestinal tract.
  • BenefitsEffective for Kapha imbalances such as asthma, bronchitis, and certain skin disorders.
  • ProcedureAdministration of herbal decoctions and emetics to induce vomiting under supervision.
    • 2. Virechana (Purgation Therapy):
    • Description: Induced purgation to cleanse the lower gastrointestinal tract.
    • BenefitsUseful for Pitta imbalances like liver disorders, skin diseases, and digestive issues.
    • ProcedureAdministration of herbal laxatives to induce bowel movements and cleanse the intestines.
      • 3. Basti (Medicated Enema):
      • DescriptionIntroduction of herbal decoctions or oils into the rectum.
      • BenefitsEffective for Vata disorders such as arthritis, constipation, and neurological conditions
      • ProcedureDifferent types of enemas (Anuvasana with oil and Niruha with decoctions) are administered to cleanse the colon and balance Vata.
        • 4. Nasya (Nasal Administration):
        • DescriptionAdministration of herbal oils or powders through the nose.
        • BenefitsTreats ailments related to the head and neck, such as sinusitis, migraines, and nasal congestion.
        • ProcedureGentle massage and steaming followed by the application of medicated oils or powders through the nostrils.
          • 5. Raktamokshana (Bloodletting):
          • DescriptionControlled removal of blood to eliminate toxins.
          • BenefitsEffective for blood-related disorders, skin diseases, and chronic conditions.
          • ProcedureVarious methods like venesection or using leeches to remove impure blood from the body.