Panchakarma
Miracle Art of Healing & Detoxification
Ayurveda is the traditional Indian system of medicine, which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems by uses of diet, herbal internal and external treatment. It’s based on maintaining balance among the five elements earth, air, fire, water, and ether. The word Ayurveda comes from the Sanskrit terms Ayur (life) and veda (knowledge) means the knowledge of life.
“True health is not adding more, but removing what no longer serves the body – Panchakarma shows the way.”
Panchakarma is the foundation of Ayurvedic management of disease, with specially designed five procedures of internal purification of the body. It is the process which gets to the root cause of the problem and corrects the essential balance of mind, body, and emotions. Ayurvedic purification allows the biological system to return to homeostasis and to rejuvenate rapidly and also enhance the effect of medicine administered thereafter. Panchakarma has a full therapy role as promotive, preventive and curative.
Need of Panchakarma to Us -
In today’s world more and more people are falling victim to the adverse effect of stress and anxiety, which is leading to disorders like improper digestion, lack of sleep, allergies, heart disease, diabetes, chronic fatigue, cancer, osteoporosis etc. These disorders are caused mainly due to deeply seated metabolic toxins in different parts of the body. Panchakarma eliminates these metabolic toxins from the body, allowing permanent healing of tissues and channels. Along with application in the treatment of disease, they are also used as a preparatory measure of Rejuvenation Therapy.
Panchakarma includes Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Raktamokshana. It is preceded by Poorvakarma as a preparatory step, and is followed by Paschatkarma.
Panchakarma (“Pancha” means five and “karma” means treatment) is done to detoxify the body according to Ayurveda. The five procedures are claimed to eliminate the vitiated Doshas from the body.
Purvakarma: Pre-purification Measures
Before the actual operation of purification begins, there is a need to prepare the body with prescribed methods to encourage it to let go of the toxins. Panchakarma begins with oleation – applying and ingesting pure essential oils in order to loosen and mobilize accumulated toxins or ama. This step includes abhyanga , a deep, soothing daily ayurvedic massage treatment using herbalized oils.
A vital aspect of this step is Swedana, a Sankskrit word meaning “that which produces heat in the system.” This process helps open the body’s circulation channels (srotas) and allows toxins to flow more easily from the tissues to the GI tract for elimination. Swedana also relaxes the body, releasing tension and allowing impurities to be eliminated through the sweat glands.
Five Major Therapies- Elimination and Release
Once the body’s toxins have been mobilized, gentle therapies are used to release them from the body. The treatment includes a day of purgation and rest.
- Vamana: therapeutic vomiting or emesis
- Virechan: purgation
- Basti: enema
- Nasya: elimination of toxins through the nose
- Rakta Moksha: detoxification of the blood
Vamana Emesis Therapy :-
Carefully controlled vomiting. It is traditionally used to clear impurities in the stomach and excess in Kapha doshas, such as asthma, bronchitis, sinus congestion. The stomach is a major site for Kapha in the physiology and cleansing of this area as it reduces ama (toxins).
Virechana Purgation Therapy:-
Which means purgation. Using laxatives to clear out impurities from the small intestine, a major site for Pitta and, therefore, an effective treatment for removing ama that is associated with Pitta accumulation.
Basti Enema Therapy :-
The administration of herbalised enemas to cleanse and establish the correct function of the large intestines is ideal for excess of Vata associated with ama.Basti is different from enemas and purgation in that it does not deplete the system of digestive juices and can be used to nourish the system as well as purifying it.
Basti preserves the body’s vitality and prevents an imbalance (a Vata aggravation). Due to emptiness in the organs care should be taken when eating – small meals of solid food before a basti and light meals of hot substances such as Mung Dal soup after the procedure. Again basti given to someone without proper preparation can aggravate the doshas and fail to eliminate ama from the patient, and sometimes cause pain and weakness.
Nasya Nasal Administration :-
Application of herbalised substances through the nasal passages. This helps to clear impurities from the head. To begin with vigorous head/neck massage, and then herbalised oil gently introduced to each nostril. This helps chronic sinus congestion and rhinitis. Conditions such as anxiety, insomnia and headaches can also be relieved by the appropriate application of a Nasya.
Rakta Mokshana
Traditional Ayurvedic Method for Purification and Cleansing of the Blood. According to Ayurveda, bloodletting can be done to all parts of the body according to our needs.
Hence, Panchakarma plays a vital role in the preservation, maintenance and conservation of health & promotion of longevity.
Why Choose Rao Ayurveda Hospital for General Treatment?
With 49 years of continuous service, Rao Ayurveda Hospital stands as Kalaburagi’s most trusted center for authentic Panchakarma.
What sets us apart:
✔️ Decades of expertise in traditional Panchakarma
✔️ Experienced Ayurvedic physicians & trained therapists
✔️ Clean & fully equipped Panchakarma treatment rooms
✔️ Customized therapies based on classical principles
✔️ High-quality medicated oils & herbal formulations
✔️ Genuine long-term results without side effects
Thousands of individuals have experienced relief from digestion issues, joint pain, skin disorders, stress, hormonal imbalance, and chronic illness through our Panchakarma programs.
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