Panchakarma is the word for the five different procedures used in Ayurveda which are believed to purify the body.
Panchakarma (meaning "five actions") developed in India, though there are regional variations in therapeutic procedures as well as in the equipments used. According to Charaka, the five actions are Nasya (nasal therapy), Vamana (emesis or vomiting), Virechana (purging) and two kinds of Vasti (therapeutic enema), Nirooha Vasti and Sneha Vasti. Herbal decoctions are used for Nirooha Vasti and herbal oils for Sneha Vasti. This five major procedures in Panchakarma, is meant to purify the whole body by eliminating the accumulated toxins from it.
- Nasya - administration of medicines through nostrils and toxins eliminated through mouth
- Vamana - medicines taken orally and toxins eliminated through oral route
- Virechana - medicines taken orally and toxins eliminated through anal route
- Asthapana Vasthi - medicine administrated through anus and toxins eliminated through anal route
- Anuvasana Vasthi - administration and elimination is same as Asthapana Vasthi. It eliminate toxins and at the same time nourishes the body too
Toxins can be co-related to hidden contributory factors of diseases, metabolic residue, factors imbalances the body, waste accumulation or factors that can create blocks in involuntary functions.
Reasons for Toxic Accumulation:
- Stress and Strain
- Improper Sleep
- Over and Mal intake of Food and Drinks
- Untimely Food Habits
- Abnormal Postures
- Excess Work
- Incompatible Food Combinations
- Lifestyles
- Suppression of Natural Urges
- Climatic Changes
- Natural Pollutions
Realise Panchakarma:
Panchakarma treatments can be undertaken by both healthy and unhealthy persons. It maintains excellent health, prevents the occurence of diseases and alleviates the diseases.
Benefits are:
- Cleanses the accumulated toxins from every single cell
- Deeply relaxing and soothing
- Promotes natural healing power of the body
- Restores natural balances
- Gives strength, energy and immunity
- Leaves the body and mind rejuvenated
- Can lead a healthy long life
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