DETOXIFICATION BY PANCHAKARMA

Ayurveda, the historical “science of existence,” is one of the oldest documented kinds of fitness care in the world. It is a holistic technology that places great emphasis on prevention in fitness through preserving concord of body, mind and spirit, or consciousness. Its healing interventions consist of food regimen and lifestyle hints, natural remedies, yoga and meditation practices, as well as numerous treatments called Panchakarma to help and decorate personal Ayurvedic programs.

So what is Panchakarma?
How does it help in the detoxification of the body?
How does it further healthify the cells and tissues?

Let's get these answers from the content below.

Panchakarma, the five modes of purification, is the uniqueness of Ayurveda. It's the simplest solution for cleansing or detoxing the body as mentioned in Ayurveda. The 5 purification procedures are Vamana (Emesis), Virechana (Purgation), Vasti (Enema), Nasya (Instillation of drugs through nostril) and Raktamokshana (Bloodletting). These are specially designed five procedures of internal purification of the body through the closest possible route. There are a horde of advantages of Panchakarma. Panchakarma permits the biological system to return to harmony and to rejuvenate rapidly & also promotes the specified pharmacokinetic & therapeutic effects of medicines administered thereafter. It's a full therapy role as a promotive, preventive & curative procedure. The advantages of panchakarma aren't merely for purification therapy, but it also has a wider range of therapeutics like Brimhana (nourishing), Lekhana (scrapping), Stambhana (stiffening), Rasayana (rejuvenating), Vrishya (aphrodisiac) etc. Besides the appliance in the treatment of diseases, they're also used as preparatory measures before surgery, administration of the rejuvenation therapy, aphrodisiac therapy and internal administration of mercurial & metallic preparations. It's perhaps the foremost misunderstood of all the Ayurveda practices and is usually perceived as another system of oil massage by ignorance.

The treatment order goes like this:

Poorva karma (Pre-operative procedures) including Deepana- Pachana (Digestive & Carminative), Snehana (Oleation) & Swedana (Sudation).
Pradhana karma (Operative procedures) includes Vamana, Virechana, Niruha vasti, Anuvasana vasti & Nasya.
Paschat karma (Post-operative procedures) includes Samsarjana karma (Dietary restriction), Rasayanadi karma (Rejuvenative therapy) & Shamana prayoga (Palliative therapy).

Susruta included Raktamokshana (Bloodletting) under Pradhana Karma & merged Niruha & Anuvasana into one as Vasti. Peyadi Samsarjana karma is considered under Paschat karma. Also examine Rasayana Chikitsa.

Treatments in Panchakarma:

Here are the five types of Panchakarma treatments, discussed in brief:

Vamana:

An internal and external oleation and provoking treatment are given to the patient for a few days. This treatment may be a mixture of ayurvedic medicines alongside some natural therapies. This causes toxins to be melted and accumulated within the upper cavities. After this phase, the patient is given decoction and emetic medicine that causes vomiting enabling the elimination of toxins out of the body cells. This Vaman treatment is best for kapha-dominated conditions, like weight gain, asthma and hyperacidity.

Virechana:

Here in Virechana, purgation or disposal of poisons occurs through cleaning of the bowels. Like Vaman here the patient is given both inside and out of door oleation and fomentation treatments also. Then the patient is given a natural purgative that encourages the clearing of the centre and helps in washing off the poisons within the body. This sort of treatment is given for pitta-dominated conditions, like herpes zoster, jaundice, colitis, celiac infection etc.

Basti:

This treatment is especially helpful in chronic diseases. counting on the character of the disease, homegrown decoctions, oils, ghee or milk are managed. Consistent with the character of the disease, homegrown decoctions, oils, ghee or milk is induced into the rectum which shows incredible positive effects. This is often considerably powerful against Vata-dominated conditions, like arthritis, piles and constipation.

Nasya:

The Nasya treatment is effective in curing any ailment within the head area. At first, the top and shoulder areas are lightly massaged and fomented. Then, nasal drops are poured into both nostrils. This aids cleaning of the entire head area and diminishes differing types of cerebral pain, headache, hair issues, disorder, neurological disorders, sinusitis, chronic rhinitis and other respiratory ailments.

Raktamokshana:

The treatment helps in blood purification and other viable diseases caused due to impure blood. It is often done locally or for the entire body. This treatment is particularly valued for various skin infections, like psoriasis, dermatitis, and furthermore in local lesions like abscesses and pigmentation.

Some of the advantages of Panchakarma are:

Helps to balance Tridoshas (3 vital functional humors)
Helps to revive metabolic power.
Enhances mental clarity, awareness & forgiveness.
Eliminates toxins from the body.
Strengthens tissue functions.
Decreases alcohol, tobacco etc drug dependence.
Slow down the ageing process.
Increases lifetime, facilitates tolerance & improves lifetime.
Helps to follow a healthy diet & lifestyle.
Enhances the complexion, skin glow, lustre & immunity.
Boosts up immunity & energy state.
Improves strength, endurance, energy & vitality.

Panchakarma treatments not only eliminate the disease-causing toxins but also revitalizes the cells and tissues. Nowadays, a serious portion of the population is falling victim to the adverse effects of stress and anxiety, which results in diseases like improper digestion, lack of sleep, allergies, heart diseases, diabetes, chronic fatigue, cancer, osteoporosis, blood pressure, asthma, etc. These diseases are caused mainly thanks to deeply seated metabolic toxins from the body, allowing permanent healing of tissues & channels. The therapy may be a preventive option for healthy people to take care of and improve excellent cellular function and also curative for those affected by diseases. It's a useful modality of treatment in preserving & promoting the right health. It's a highly complex and complicated science of purification of the body or mind channel systems. Consistent with Ayurveda, undergoing Panchakarma at the seasonal changes to purify the body, relax the mind, improve digestion and metabolism.

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