Panchakarma -
Detox cure

Panchakarma is a treatment program for the body, mind and consciousness that cleanses and rejuvenates. It is based on Ayurvedic principles, each human is a unique phenomenon which manifests itself through the five basic elements of Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth.

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The combination of these elements forms three doshas (tridosha): Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and their balance is unique to each individual. When this doshiqu balanceIf it is disturbed, it creates a disorder leading to illness.

Panchakarma is practiced individually for each person, taking into account their specific constitution and specific disorder, therefore it requires close observation and supervision. The treatment begins with pre-purification measures of Snehan and Svedana, then cleansing methods – Shodanas are applied.

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Main benefits of Panchakarma: 

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      - Eliminate toxins and toxic conditions from your body and mind.

      - Restore your constitutional balance by improving your health and well-being.

      - Strengthen your immune system and become more resistant to diseases.

      - Reverse the negative effects of stress on your body and mind, slowing the aging process.

      - Bring deep relaxation and a feeling of well-being.​

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What are the 5 Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments?

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It is important to understand that “pancha karma” actually means “five actions or five treatments”. There are five main treatments included in Panchakarma which we expand on below.

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Vamana

This Ayurvedic cleanse involves inducing vomiting to remove excess mucus and toxins from your body. It is generally used to help treat respiratory and digestive disorders.

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Virechana

For this treatment, we use Ayurvedic herbs to induce bowel movements, which helps remove toxins from your system. It helps fight negative buildups in the body and promotes overall health and hormonal balance.

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Basti

This treatment involves the use of enemas to remove toxins from the colon. It is generally used to treat digestive disorders, constipation and hemorrhoids.

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Nassia​

This holistic approach to treatment involves using a nasal spray or drops to flush out toxins from your sinuses and respiratory system. It is designed to relieve allergies, headaches and other sinus problems.

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Rakta Moksha​

This treatment involves bleeding usually in the form of leeches on the body. Although we do not offer this Ayurvedic therapy, it is useful in treating skin and blood disorders.

Panchakarma is based on Ayurvedic principles

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Ayurveda focuses on preventive and curative therapies as well as various methods of purification and rejuvenation. Ayurveda is more than just a healing system; it is a science and art of living properly which contributes to achieving longevity.

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It can guide each individual in the appropriate choice of diet, lifestyle habits and exercises to restore balance to the body, mind and consciousness, thereby preventing disease from gaining a foothold in the system.

According to Ayurveda, each human being is a unique phenomenon of cosmic consciousness, manifested through the five fundamental elements: Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Vata – a combination of ether and air, pitta – a combination of fire and water, and kapha – a combination of water and earth, are called tridosha.

These are the three humors or the three organizations of the body, which also derive from consciousness. Each individual constitution or psycho-somatic temperament is determined by the relative proportions of these three doshas at the time of fertilization.

When the embryo is formed, the constitution is determined. There are seven basic constitutions with one or more predominant doshas according to Ayurveda.

These are: vata, pitta or kapha predominant, vata-pitta, pitt-kapha or kapha-vata predominant and vata-pitta-kapha in equal balance, a rare phenomenon.

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Understanding the imbalance in your unique body is the basis of treatment.

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Each individual constitution has its own balance of vata, pitta and kapha (VPK) according to its own nature. This balance of VPK is the natural order. When this doshic balance is disturbed, it creates an imbalance, which is disorder.

Health is order; illness is a disorder. In the body, there is a constant interaction between order and disorder, so once one understands the nature and structure of disorder, one can restore order. Ayurveda believes that order lies in disorder. Order is the state of health, as defined by Ayurveda Panchakarma.

This exists when the digestive fire (agni) is in a balanced state; the bodily humors (vata, pitta and kapha) are in balance, the three wastes (urine, excrement and sweat) are produced and eliminated normally, the seven bodily tissues (rasa, rakta, mamsa, meda, asthi, majja and shukra/artava ) function normally and the mind, senses and consciousness work harmoniously together.

When the balance of these systems is disrupted, the disease (disorder) process begins.

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Five Basic Shodanas of Panchakarma: Methods of Cleansing

 

Vamana: therapy cagainst vomiting

When there is congestion in the lungs causing repeated attacks of bronchitis, colds, coughs or asthma, the Ayurvedic treatment is therapeutic vomiting, vamana, to eliminate the kapha causing the excess mucus .

Often this also liberatesent the repressed emotions that were held in the kapha areas of the lungs and stomach with the accumulated dosha. Once the mucus is released, the patientHe will feel instantly relieved. It is likely that the congestion, wheezing and shortness of breath will disappear and the sinuses will become clear.

Therapeutic emesis is also indicated in cases of chronic asthma, diabetes, chronic colds, lymphatic congestion, chronic indigestion and edema. After vamana, it is recommended to rest, fast, smoke certain herbal cigarettes and not suppress natural urges (i.e. urination, defecation, gas, sneezing, coughing).

If vamana is administered correctly, the person should feel relaxation in the lungs, will be able to breathe freely, will have lightness in the chest, clear thinking, clear voice and good appetite, and all symptoms of congestion will disappear.

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Virechan: Purgation therapy

When excess bile, pitta, is secreted and accumulated in the gallbladder, liver and small intestine, it tends to lead to rashes, skin inflammation, acne, chronic fever attacks, bile vomiting, nausea and jaundice. Ayurvedic literature suggests in these conditions the administration of therapeutic purgation or a therapeutic laxative.

Purgatives help relieve excess pitta causing bile disorders in the body. In fact, purgatives can completely cure the problem of excess pitta. When purgatives are used, the patient should not eat foods that would aggravate the predominant mood or cause an imbalance of the three humors.

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Basti: Enema therapy

Vata is a very active principle in pathogenesis (disease). If we can control Vata through the use of basti, we will have come a long way in addressing the root cause of the vast majority of illnesses. Vata is the main etiological (causal) factor in the manifestation of diseases. It is the driving force behind the elimination and retention of feces, urine, bile and other excreta.

Vata is primarily located in the large intestine, but bone tissue (asthi dhatu) is also a site for vata. Therefore, the medicine administered rectally affects Asthi Dhatu. The mucous membrane of the colon is linked to the outer covering of the bones (periosteum), which nourishes the bones. Therefore, any medication administered rectally penetrates deeper tissues, such as bones, and corrects vata disorders.

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Nasya: nasal administration

The nose is the gateway to the brain and it is also the gateway to consciousness. Nasal administration of the drug is called nasya.

Excess bodily humors accumulated in the sinuses, throat, nose or head are eliminated through the closest possible opening, the nose. Prana, the life force in the form of nerve energy, enters the body through breathing through the nose. Prana is found in the brain and maintains sensory and motor functions.

Prana also governs mental activities, memory, concentration and intellectual activities. Disturbed prana creates faulty functioning of all these activities and produces headaches, convulsions, memory loss and reduced sensory perception.

Thus nasal administration, nasya, is indicated for prana disorders, sinus congestion, migraines, convulsions and certain eye and hearing problems. Breathing can also be improved with nasal massage.

For this treatment, the little finger is dipped in ghee and inserted into the nose. The inner walls of the nose are massaged slowly, going as deeply as possible. This treatment will help open the emotions. (The nasal tissue is sensitive and for this application the nail should be kept short to avoid injury to the delicate mucous membranes.)

Since most people have a deviated nasal septum, one side of the nose will be easier to penetrate and massage than the other. The finger should not be inserted forcefully.

The massage should take place by slow penetration, with the finger moving first clockwise and then counterclockwise. In this way, the emotions blocked in the airways will be released. This treatment can be used every morning and evening. In this way, breathing patterns will change as emotions are released and eyesight will also improve.

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Rakta Moksha: Traditional Ayurvedic method of blood purification and cleansing

 

This treatment will NOT be part of the treatments offered.

 

Toxins in the gastrointestinal tract are absorbed into the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. This condition is called toxemia, which is the root cause of repeated infections, hypertension and some other circulatory conditions.

This includes repeated attacks of skin disorders such as hives, rashes, herpes, eczema, acne, scabies, leukoderma, chronic itching or hives. In such conditions, in addition to internal medication, the elimination of toxins and purification of the blood are necessary. Rakta moksha is also indicated for enlarged liver, spleen and gout. Pitta is produced from disintegrated red blood cells in the liver.

Pitta and blood therefore have a very close relationship. An increase in pitta can pass into the blood, causing toxicity and therefore many pittagenic disorders. Drawing a small amount of blood from a vein relieves the tension created by pittagene toxins in the blood.

Leeches were used as an alternative to bloodletting. Bloodletting also stimulates the spleen to produce antitoxic substances that help boost the immune system.

The toxins are neutralized, thus allowing radical cures for many blood-borne diseases. Certain substances such as sugar, salt, yogurt, sour-tasting foods and alcohol are toxic to the blood. In certain blood disorders, these substances must be avoided to keep the blood pure.

For rakta moksha treatment other than bloodletting, there are blood purification practices involving herbs, gemstone therapy, or colored water therapy. For any rakta moksha treatment or related alternative treatment, it is beneficial to refrain from consuming yogurt, salt, sugar, alcohol, marijuana, acidic and fermented foods.

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NB: Panchakarma is a very special Ayurvedic treatment requiring appropriate guidance from a highly qualified and competent Ayurvedic practitioner.

This should not be undertaken with information from an article or book. One must consult an Ayurvedic doctor, not just someone with modest training.

Panchakarma is practiced individually for each person, taking into account their specific constitution and specific disorder, therefore it requires close observation and supervision.