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What is Panchakarma?
Cleansing, like nourishment, is essential for our health. Therefore, Ayurveda recommends fasting/curing occasionally.
Panchakarma literally means "five actions" and refers to the five cleansing procedures that help remove accumulated toxins (ama) from the body. Poor diet, stress, and environmental factors lead to a buildup of waste products, which disrupts energy balance and health. Panchakarma is a way to reverse this process.
The 5 purification methods
- Vamana (therapeutic vomiting)
- Helps remove excess mucus and toxins from the digestive tract.
- Virechana (laxative method)
- Cleanses intestines and liver through oral administration of herbs.
- Basti (medicinal enemas)
- Cleanses the colon and nourishes the body through irrigations/nourishing enemas via the rectum (anal administration of herbs).
- Nasya (nasal cleaning)
- Cleanses the sinuses through rinses, herbal oils, or steaming; improves breathing and mental clarity.
- Raktamokshana (blood purification)
- It is used to purify blood in certain conditions, such as high blood pressure, skin problems or inflammation.
Note: Both vamana as raktamokshana should be done under the supervision of an experienced and competent physician.
Benefits of Panchakarma
- Removes toxins and restores the body's natural balance.
- Improves digestion and increases nutrient absorption.
- Reduces stress and mental anxiety, leaving you feeling more energetic.
- Strengthens the immune system and helps prevent diseases.
Who is Panchakarma suitable for?
Panchakarma is generally suitable for anyone who wants to cleanse their body and restore balance. Some people book a program to undergo a spiritual metamorphosis: to usher in a new, pure phase of their lives. Panchakarma is generally recommended for digestive problems, fatigue, stress, skin problems, or chronic conditions. The program can also be used around the seasons (particularly spring and autumn).
For cancer, malnutrition, or psychiatric conditions, prior consultation with a regular physician is required. It is important to always follow the treatment under the guidance of an experienced Ayurvedic therapist/physician, as the treatments can be intense.
