2. Ayurveda treatments have four basic forms
of therapies, which are medicine or drug
therapy, Panchakarma, Ayurveda diets or
nutritional therapies and rejuvenation
therapies.
In these basic forms, ‘Panchakarma’ is the
most important and effective therapy to
rebuild the healthy lifestyle.
3. Generally, Panchakarma therapies are done
in a natural environment under the guidance
of good and experienced Ayurveda
practitioners.
Panchakarma is developed in India and the
word stands for five actions. It is a purifying
or eliminating therapy to enhance the
metabolism of the body and mind.
4. Vamana Karma (use of emetics) –
Vamana Karma is used for ‘Kapha’
disorders like Asthma, Cold, Bronchitis and
sinus. It is a medicated therapy which
removes Kapha toxins accumulated in the
body and the respiratory tract.
5. Virechana (use of laxatives) –
Virechana Karma is used to treat
pitta disorders like Hyperacidity, skin
disorders, Digestive disorders, ulcer, and
Constipation.
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6. BastiKarma (medicated enema) –
Promotes emission in the colon and
thus ensures a good health. It is highly
beneficial in cleansing and detoxifying the
body.
7. Nasya Karma (Nasal administration) –
Inhalation of herbalized steam
through the nose, which clears the nasal
passages and lungs. It cures the diseases
related to head, eyes, nose, etc.
RaktaMokshana (blood letting) –
In this treatment impure blood from
the body is removed by using surgical
instruments.
8. The duration of Panchakarma therapy is
typically three to seven days.
The physical and mental conditions of a
person are considered before prescribing this
therapy.
Panchakarma is a vital Ayurvedic treatment
thus it requires proper guidance and
administration and it should not be advised
to do with information from a book or
article.
9. Sometimes not everyone requires all five
forms of panchakarma.
So it is recommended that this therapy
should undertake with proper observation
and supervision by a trained ayurvedic
practitioner.
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