Panchakarma
The five purification therapies — Ayurveda's deepest detoxification system.
Panchakarma (Pancha = five, Karma = actions) is the most comprehensive detoxification and rejuvenation system in Ayurveda. It consists of five therapeutic procedures: Vamana (therapeutic emesis), Virechana (purgation), Basti (medicated enema), Nasya (nasal therapy), and Raktamokshana (bloodletting). These therapies remove deeply lodged Ama and excess Doshas from the tissues, performed under strict medical supervision with preparatory and post-treatment protocols.
Additional Details
1. Vamana (emesis - for Kapha), 2. Virechana (purgation - for Pitta), 3. Basti (enema - for Vata), 4. Nasya (nasal - for head/neck), 5. Raktamokshana (bloodletting - for blood toxins)
Snehana (oleation) and Swedana (sudation) are essential preparatory steps before any Panchakarma procedure