Panchakarma Includes:-
In Ayurveda, the treatment is broadly divided in to two categories Sodhana and Shamana. Curing the diseases by clearing out the in particles is called Shodhana Chikitsa, which is the principal of Panchakarma.
It involves the clearing of vitiated doshas (vatta, pitta and kapha) which cause the diseases and there by the restoration of equilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu and Malas .
Panchakarma Includes the following five purification therapies: -

According To Charak:

1. Vamana
2. Virechana
3. Niruh Vasti
4. Anuvasana Vasti
5. Nasya

Aim and Objectives of Panchakarma:
Panchakarma aims to remove the ailments of a diseased person, maintain positive health in a healthy individual and obtain extra ordinary Qualities like rasayana (rejuvenation therapy) and Vajikarna.


Who needs Panchakarma?
Panchakarma is for everyone. It has no limitations for age or sex but is individualised for everyone based on their prakruti. For patients suffering from various illnesses, procedures are carried out after consultation of a Panchakarma specialist.


Why do we need Panchakarma?
The deposit of waste products in the channels of body is very natural and normal physiological phenomenon. Even a person who is devoid of abnormal mental emotions and is nourished by a wholesome and balanced diet, and is leading a pleasant life without any considerable stress and strain may get the arteries glued with morbid matters. This leads to swelling and thickening of the muscular walls leading to the walls becoming rigid and quite incapable of performing its function of transportation of blood to meet the requirements of organs. This leads to accumulation of vitiated doshas in the excess producing diseases like obesity, diabetes, various skin disorders, occlusion of various body channels, atherosclerosis, derangement of the functions of the sense organs, loss of intelligence, sleep and strength etc.
The mode of onset of above morbid conditions is depicted through an analogy of a water pot- If a very clean crystal pot is filled with pure water and left, it is but natural to have some sediments precipitated and inner coat formed in the due course of time. Thus, to purify our body and prevent and treat above morbid conditions, regular panchakarma is recommended.

 How is Panchakarma different from other rejuvenation and detoxification therapies?

People think that by taking a few massage treatments with out expert consultation, can provide detoxification and rejuvenation. But this is an illusion.
Panchakarma is not just a massage, it is therapeutic part of Ayurveda and the soul of Ayurveda treatments. If properly planned, it can not only detoxify and rejuvenate but is very effective to prevent and control various degenerative, inflammatory and chronic illnesses that occur in body with time.
Panchakarma is not just a therapy, it is a science of touch and a combination of soul, mind, body and authentic ayurvedic medicine. It is not a generalised science, it is very individualised and has to be planned according to prakruti, dosha imbalance, disease state of patient and the seasons, with the help of an expert ayurvedic physician.

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