Panchakarma

1. Vamana Karma (process of emesis)

Vamana Karma (process of emesis) is considered as Pradhana Karma (prime procedure) meant for inducing therapeutic vomiting, indicated for the purification of Urdhwa Bhaga (upper part) of the body. It is the process by which contents of stomach, including Kapha and Pitta are expelled out of the body through oral route.

Benefits of Basti Karma

• Improved metabolism.
• Feeling of lightness in body.
• Improves energy levels and a totality of wellbeing.
• Highly effective in skin ailments like Psoriasis, Eczema, Urticaria and in respiratory conditions like Infertility, Asthma, mucus congestion, sinusitis.

2. Virechana Karma (process of purgation)

Virechana Chikitsa, or Purgation therapy, is the elimination of toxins from the body using herbal laxatives. The resulting bowel movement rids the system of harmful Pitta-related impurities. Organs in the lower torso - small intestine, kidney, colon, liver, and spleen - are cleansed during this therapy.

When it comes to treating a range of ailments associated with heightened Pitta doshas, such as ulcers, gastritis, acidity, psoriasis, and skin issues, vivechana is very helpful. According to Ayurveda, the three doshas of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha control the human body. The fire and water elements are represented by the pitta dosha, which is in charge of the body's metabolism, digestion, and transformation. An excess of Pitta can cause a variety of health concerns, including acidity, inflammation, skin conditions, and digestive troubles. A detoxification technique called vivechana is performed to clear the body of excess Pitta and bring it back into equilibrium.

• Elimination of toxins : The liver, gallbladder, and digestive tract are common places for pitta dosha to build up. Toxins (Ama) can accumulate in these regions due to an excess of Pitta, which can cause a number of health issues. To remove these built-up toxins from the body, virechana entails a therapeutic bowel purge.
• Cooling effect : As Pitta is associated with the fire element, an excess of Pitta can lead to heat-related symptoms like inflammation, burning sensations, and excessive sweating. Virechana helps in reducing excess heat and has a cooling effect on the body.
• Cleansing the liver : An crucial organ for the body's processing and detoxification of chemicals is the liver. In liver diseases associated with exacerbated Pitta, vivechana is very helpful as it helps cleanse and rejuvenate the liver.
• Balancing digestion : Although pita is important for digestion, an imbalance in it can cause gastritis, hyperacidity, and other digestive problems. Virechana enhances digestion and aids in reestablishing the Pitta equilibrium in the digestive tract.
• Skin health : Eczema, psoriasis, and acne are just a few of the skin conditions that can be caused by a pita imbalance. Virechana purges the body of excess Pitta, which helps to promote healthier skin.
• Reducing inflammation : Virechana has cooling and detoxifying properties that help reduce inflammation brought on by an excess of Pitta.

3. Basti Karma (Enema therapy)

In Basti Karma the medicated oil or herbal decoction is administered through the anal route. In modern medicine enemas are most commonly given to clean the lower bowel as a last resort for constipation treatment when, all other methods fail.

For centuries, the mainstay of Ayurvedic treatment for Panchkarma has been Basti Karma. It is thought that Basti karmas alone, when carried out correctly, can do nothing less than a miracle for the human body.

• Basti Karma as ardha chikitsa : The significance of basti is emphasized in all ayurvedic writings to the extent that experts refer to it as Ardha Chikitsa or even Sampurna Chikitsa.3. When used in conjunction with the right medications and in accordance with the patient, basti can treat any illness and restore health. Why basti is regarded as ardha or sampoorna chikitsa can be a major mystery.
• Ayurveda justifies the efficacy of Basti karma with its possible outcome to balance all the three doshas viz. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. This is because whereas Basti balances Vata dosha, also when the vata dosha is balanced, the other two doshas i.e. Pitta and kapha would be balanced spontaneously. This is the best part of this particular Panchakarma therapy.
• It also nourishes and feeds the colonic flora.
• Basti also enhances the immune system of the individual by cleansing and nourishing the colon.
• Basti puts the body into a state of total balance by nourishing the base prana of the body which is formed in the colon.

4. Nasya Karma

Nasya treatment refers to an Ayurvedic therapy that includes instillation of herbal oils, juices or powders through the nasal route. It works specifically on disorders of ear, nose and throat. Nasya is one among the five Panchakarma therapies. It is especially desirable for diseases of parts above the base of the neck; nasal passage being the gateway of the head.

Nasya is a great treatment for migraines and headaches. It also helps to clear the sinuses and the nasal passages, which improves breathing. A point-stimulating facial massage precedes the application of oils through the nose tube and herbal steam. In order to improve breathing and alleviate associated ailments, the therapy also detoxifies the head and neck region and strengthens and cleans the nasal passage.

• Cleanses Sinuses : In order to facilitate breathing, the procedure successfully clears the sinuses and relaxes the nasal canal.
• Heals Migraines and Headaches : Extremely successful in eventually curing sinusitis, chornic rhinitis (running nose), nasal polyps, migraines and chronic headaches.
• Expels Mucus buildup : The application of oil, steam, and massage helps to remove mucus accumulation in the throat area.
• Improves Voice : The removal of mucous and pollutants aids in voice improvement.
• Removes Toxins : Medicated herbal oils for detox or removes accumulated toxins from the nose, head and neck areas.
• Improves health : Enhances general health by activating key neural and venous system area
• Hair Loss : By improving blood circulation and nourishing the hair follicles, the Ayurvedic Nasya treatment can help stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss.

5. Rakthamokshana (Blood letting)

Raktamokshana is an effective blood purification therapy, in which carefully controlled removal of small quantities of blood is conducted to neutralise accumulated Pitta toxins of many blood-borne diseases. This is because it decreases the quantum of enhanced Pitta dosha and thus the diseases caused by Pitta are also relieved. This is a form of bloodletting used to release toxins from the circulatory system. Raktamokshana is typically performed on individuals with skin disorders, arthritis, and other conditions where toxins have accumulated in the bloodstream.

Raktamokshana Benefits
It has been specified in the Ayurvedic text that this Ayurvedic treatment of Panchakarma works both as curative as well as preventive therapy. As in all Ayurvedic medicine, the Basti Karma is regarded as a partial or even a complete treatment method, similarly, in the Ayurveda surgery texts, Raktamokshana is considered as the partial or complete treatment in itself. It is used to treat the following:
Pigmentation, Scars, Wound, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Pericarditis, Gouty arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Atopic dermatitis, Pain, Uremia Inflammations, Allergies, Skin disorders such as Eczema, Allergic Dermatitis, Tonsillitis, Sciatica, Abscess.