Panchakarma Treatment

Indicated for

• Bronchial asthma
• Chronic allergies
• Psoriasis
• Obesity & hypothyroidism

Benefits

• Clears aggravated Kapha from the chest and stomach
• Improves breathing capacity and skin clarity
• Reduces recurring cold, cough and sinus attacks

Procedure

1. 1. Deepana–Pachana: 3 days of digestive preparation
2. 2. Snehapana: internal medicated ghee for 3–7 days
3. 3. Abhyanga & Swedana: oil massage and herbal steam
4. 4. Vamana day: supervised emesis with herbal decoctions
5. 5. Samsarjana Krama: graded diet over the following 3–7 days

Indicated for

• Pitta disorders
• Liver conditions
• Acne & eczema
• Migraine
• Diabetes

Benefits

• Detoxifies the liver, gallbladder and small intestine
• Cools chronic inflammation and burning sensations
• Balances hormones and improves metabolism

Procedure

1. 1. Preparatory digestive medicines
2. 2. Internal oleation with medicated ghee
3. 3. Full body Abhyanga followed by Swedana
4. 4. Purgation with classical herbal formulations
5. 5. Rest and staged reintroduction of food

Indicated for

• Sciatica & slip disc
• Arthritis
• Neurological disorders
• Constipation
• Infertility

Benefits

• Directly pacifies Vata, the root of most chronic pain
• Nourishes the spine, joints and nervous system
• Regularises bowel and reproductive function

Procedure

1. 1. Assessment of dosha and Basti type (Niruha / Anuvasana)
2. 2. Local oleation and fomentation
3. 3. Administration of decoction or oil enema
4. 4. Observation of retention and return
5. 5. Course of 8, 16 or 30 days as prescribed

Indicated for

• Sinusitis
• Migraine
• Cervical spondylosis
• Hair fall
• Insomnia

Benefits

• Clears the channels of the head, neck and shoulders
• Sharpens vision, smell and memory
• Relieves chronic headache and nasal congestion

Procedure

1. 1. Facial and shoulder massage
2. 2. Steam application to the face
3. 3. Instillation of warm medicated oil into the nostrils
4. 4. Gargling and inhalation therapy
5. 5. Typically 7 consecutive mornings

Indicated for

• Varicose veins
• Psoriasis
• Gout
• Non-healing ulcers
• Localised pain

Benefits

• Removes toxin-laden blood from the affected site
• Rapid relief in inflammatory skin disease
• Improves local circulation and healing

Procedure

1. 1. Detailed examination and consent
2. 2. Selection of method — leech therapy or Siravedha
3. 3. Sterile, physician-supervised procedure
4. 4. Local dressing and after-care
5. 5. Diet and lifestyle guidance

Indicated for

• Anxiety & stress
• Insomnia
• Hypertension
• Hair fall
• Chronic fatigue

Benefits

• Deeply calms the nervous system
• Improves sleep quality within a few sessions
• Relieves mental fatigue and tension headaches

Procedure

1. 1. Head and shoulder massage
2. 2. Warm medicated oil poured in a steady stream for 30–45 minutes
3. 3. Rest period in a quiet room
4. 4. Herbal head wash
5. 5. Usually 7–14 sessions

Indicated for

• Body ache
• Stiffness
• Stress
• Poor circulation
• Dry skin

Benefits

• Mobilises toxins toward the digestive tract
• Nourishes muscles, joints and skin
• Prepares the body for deeper Panchakarma

Procedure

1. 1. Selection of oil according to prakriti
2. 2. Two-therapist synchronised massage
3. 3. Herbal steam (Swedana)
4. 4. Warm shower with herbal powders
5. 5. Rest and light diet

Indicated for

• Osteoarthritis of knee
• Ligament injury
• Knee stiffness
• Chronic knee pain

Benefits

• Lubricates and strengthens the knee joint
• Reduces pain and crepitus without painkillers
• Delays or avoids surgical intervention

Procedure

1. 1. Herbal dough ring placed around the knee
2. 2. Warm medicated oil poured and retained 30 minutes
3. 3. Gentle massage and fomentation
4. 4. Knee mobility exercises
5. 5. Course of 7–14 days