Panchakarma chikitsa can be defined as treatment for elimination of increased Doshas (unnecessary toxic elements) from the body through nearest opening of body. This is also called as Shodhana chikitsa (Purification treatment), which helps to achieve balance of Doshas and eventually swasthya, i.e. Good Health of a person for a longer period. Panchakarma is also extremly important for people in healthy conditions to maintain the quality of health.

What - Vamana means induced medicated vomiting carried out by drinking specially prepared decoction

Why - It helps to remove the vitiated, imbalanced Kapha and Pitta dosha of the body. Helps in Asthama, Acidity, Dental issues, allergies, major skin and hair diseases, Kidney related issues and also in psychological issues. It is highy recommended before trying for conception and for best progeny.

How - It takes maximum 16 days or minimum 9 days for the complete procedure which includes:

• Snehapaan ( Medicated Ghee intake every morning with increasing quantity).
• Daily Snehana and Swedana (Massage and Steam bath).
• Main Vamana process (Vomiting which takes place on last day).
• Post Vaman dietary and behavioural regulation period.

What - Blood is expelled out from one's body to reduce toxic substances and blood related disorders.

Why - The process is done for the elimination of vitiated /impure blood out of the body. Mainly Pitta, Vata disorders are treated with Raktamokshan. It is helpful in Skin disorders like eczemas, Abscesses, Herpes disorders, Varicose veins, Piles, fissures and Haematomas.

How - Process includes:

• Pracchana - letting the blood through incisions.
• Siravyadha - means Venepuncture.
• Jallaukavacharana - applying leeches.

What - The procedure consists of putting medicines or medicated oil or ghee into the nostrils

Why - It is considered as a treatment for any vyadhi of the upper part of the body mainly neck and head as nasa (nose) is the only opening through which we can try to reach medicines in the Shiro Pradesha (Head). All the three doshas can be eliminated through this process with change in medication. Gives instant relief from Shiroshula (Headaches), Manya shula ( cervical spondylysis). Helps in case of Diseases of teeth, eyes, ear, sinuses. Also recommended in case of Stress, High B.P., Nasal growths, deviated nasal septum, Various hair health issues – early greying / hair fall, Decreased memory and Facial palsy, convulsions.

How - The procedure consists of putting medicines or medicated oil or ghee into the nostrils.

What - Virechana means induced medicated purgation with help of herbal medicine

Why - It helps to remove the vitiated, imbalanced Kapha and Pitta dosha of the body. Helps in skin diseases, vatarakta ( a kind of arthritis), diseases related to Vata like convulsions, krumi (removing insects in bowel), visarpa (Herpes conditions), heart diseases and Kamala ( jaundice ).

How - It takes approximately 8 to 17 maximum days to complete the procedure which includes:

• Diet control period.
• Snehapaan ( Medicated Ghee intake every morning with increasing quantity).
• Daily Snehana and Swedana (Massage and Steam bath).
• Main Virechana process (induced purgation which takes place on last day).

What - Basti means medicated oil as well as decoction enemas

Why - It is very effective treatment for Joint disorders- various arthritis – (gout, rheumatoid, osteoarthritis), backaches, lumber aches. Also helps in Flatulence, constipation, Diseases of reproductive system – Fibroids, cysts, PCODs. It can prove as great relief in Vata disorders like – paralysis, paraplegia, Sciatica, varicose veins etc. It is used as a detoxification process before conception. Helps for increasing as well as decreasing weight.

How - Process includes:

• Courses of 8, 16 and 30 enemas - depending on the Dosha condition.
• The treatment lasts for 8 to 30 days.