Ayurveda and Panchkarma.

Ayurveda, is a 5000-year-old medical science from India, and comes with hordes of benefits. Meaning "Science or Knowledge of life" in Sanskrit, ("Ayur" means life, and "Veda" means science or knowledge), it is a system based on the understanding of the five great elements --air, fire, water, earth, and ether.

Each of these elements has a set of particular qualities. All individuals are characterized into 3 categories based on a simplified form of three vital energies called Doshas--Vatta, Pitta, and Kapha.

Ayurveda emphasizes preventative and healing therapies along with various methods of purification and rejuvenation. Ayurveda is more than a mere healing system; it is a science and art of appropriate living which helps to achieve longevity. It can also guide every individual in the prevention of disease and long term maintenance of health. To achieve this balanced state of body, mind and consciousness, Ayurveda prescribes Panchakarma Therapy for the cleansing of body toxins.

What is Panchakarma ?

As the name suggests, Pancha in Sanskrit stands for Five and Karma are the therapeutic measures,  therefore Panchakarma means five types of therapeutic measures. These are undertaken for the purification of the body and Ayurveda considers it necessary before the start of any other therapy. The logic being that as a cloth needs to be purified or cleaned of impurities and dust before it can be permeated with a new color, similarly the body needs to be purified before it can be permeated with new colors of youthfulness, health and vigor etc. In fact, most of the time, Panchakarma is an end in itself rather than a prelude to other therapeutic measures.

The Panchakarma therapy of Ayurveda is comprised of five basic types of advanced treatment for the evacuation of vitiated Dosha (toxic materials) from the body. One can consider this as a body de-tox program. There are so many subtypes of this therapy and different types of herbal massages, fomentation's such as steam, external oil treatments, Basti (medicated enemas), Virechana (purgation through herbs), Vamana (emesis through herbs), Nasya (nasal administration of oils) etc. are also incorporated. These practices are extremely helpful in relieving deep seated diseases as well as being beneficial for maintaining and improving physical and mental health.

Panchakarma is a very special Ayurveda treatment requiring proper guidance from a highly trained and skillful Ayurveda practitioner. One should consult with an Ayurveda physician, not just someone with a modest amount of training prior to deciding on these cleansing procedures. Panchakarma is given individually to each person according to their specific constitution and specific disorder or needs; the treatment requires close observation and supervision.

Why Panchkarma ?

According to Ayurveda, every human being is a unique phenomenon of cosmic consciousness. The three Dosha (humors) determine every individual’s psychosomatic temperament or Constitution- Vata (ether plus air), Pitta (fire plus water) and Kapha (water plus earth) are called the Tridosha, meaning the three Dosha. The internal environment is governed by Vata -Pitta -Kapha (V-P-K), which is constantly reacting to the external environment. The wrong diet, habits, lifestyle, incompatible food combinations (e.g. milk and fish, melons and grain, yogurt and meat or cooked honey etc.), seasonal changes, repressed emotions and stress factors can all act either together or separately to change the balance of V-P-K. According to the nature of the cause, Vata, Pitta or Kapha undergo aggravation or derangement that produce Ama (toxins). To stop the further production of Ama, Ayurvedic literature suggests placing the patient  on a proper diet together with an appropriate lifestyle, habits and exercise, and administering a proper cleansing program such as Panchakarma along with herbal medicine.

Purvakarma:

 Pre-purification Measures for Panchakarma 
Before the actual operation of purification begins, there is a need to prepare the body in prescribed methods to encourage the release of toxins. The two procedures are Snehana and Swedana.

Snehana (Abhyangam) is the oil massage. Oil is applied to the entire body with a particular type of massage which helps the toxins to move towards the gastro-intestinal tract. Oil massage also makes the superficial and deep tissues soft and supple, thus helping to remove stress and to nourish the nervous system. Snehana is given daily for three to seven days, as indicated.

Swedana is sudation or sweating and is given every day immediately following the Snehana. An herbal concoction may be added to the steam to further loosen the toxins from the individual. Swedana liquefies the toxins and increases the movement of toxins into the gastro-intestinal tract.

Pradhanakarma: Main Purification measures of Panchakarma

Vamana: Emesis Therapy 
When there is congestion in the lungs causing repeated attacks of bronchitis, colds, cough or asthma, the Ayurvedic treatment is therapeutic vomiting - Vamana, to eliminate the Kapha whic is causing the excess mucus.

Virechana: Purgation Therapy 
When excess bile, Pitta, is secreted and accumulated in the gall bladder, liver and small intestine, it tends to result in rashes, skin inflammation, acne, chronic attacks of fever, vomiting, nausea and jaundice. Ayurvedic literature suggests in these conditions the administration of therapeutic purgation or a therapeutic laxative.

Nasya: Nasal Administration 
The nose is the doorway to the brain and it is also the doorway to consciousness. The nasal administration of medication is called Nasya. An excess of bodily humors accumulated in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas is eliminated by means of the nearest possible opening, the nose.

Basti: Enema Therapy 
Vata's predominant site is the colon. Ayurvedic Basti involves the introduction into the rectum of herbal concoctions of sesame oil, and certain herbal preparations in a liquid medium. Basti, is the most effective treatment of Vata disorders, although many enemas over a prescribed period of time are usually required. It relieves constipation, distention, chronic fever, cold, sexual disorders, kidney stones, heart pain, backache, sciatica and other pains in the joints. Many other Vata disorders such as arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscle spasms and headaches may also be treated with Basti. Basti therapy is divided in two main types -Anuvasana Basti - medicated oil enemas and Niruha Basti - medicated enema of decoctions and medicated oils.

Other Therapy available at Josan Holistic Hospital

Patra pinda swednam

Medicinal leaves are processed with medicated oil and perform massage. It is commonly used for joint pain and swelling associated with rheumatic complaints. It stimulates and strengthens the nervous and muscular systems, increases the blood circulation and the metabolic rate.

Medicinal rice and Sida retusa root extract are processed with milk and applied over the body along with massage. It is beneficial in rheumatic complaints, nervous weakness, and muscular atrophy and in general debility. It improves the skin color and complexion.

Njavara kizhi

Medicinal rice and Sida retusa root extract are processed with milk and applied over the body along with massage. It is beneficial in rheumatic complaints, nervous weakness, and muscular atrophy and in general debility. It improves the skin color and complexion.

Pizhichil

Uniform flow of lukewarm medicated oil over the body in specified direction along with simultaneous gentle massage. It is a proven remedy for arthritis, Paralysis, Nervous disorders, Hypertension and Muscular atrophy. As a wellness treatment it is used for skin lusture, complexion and strong musculature.

Sirovasti

Retaining medicated oil over the head by fixing a leather cap. It is very effective in head ache, Facial paralysis, Insomnia, as well as in eye and ear diseases. It stimulates nervous system and promotes mental concentration.

Sirodhara

Application of medicated oil, milk, curd, or herbal extract horizontally over the forehead as a continuous stream in a rhythmic way along with gentle massage over the scalp. It is therapeutically applied for disturbed sleep, mental stress, head ache and insomnia. Very effective for mental relaxation and sound sleep.

Nasya

Nasal administration of medicated oil, herbal juice, milk or water after applying fomentation over the face .It gives relief from nasal congestion, chronic head ache, eye and ear diseases, sinusitis, cervical degeneration and facial paralysis. It can be used in healthy people to drain the sinuses, stimulates nero-hormonal centres and strengthen the neck and shoulder.

Body Massage(Abyangam)

Done with medicated oil depending upon the body constitution which relieves the tiredness and provides sound sleep. Routine massage restores longevity, controls the aging and degeneration process, soothes the skin, nourishes the tissue and promotes the growth and differentiation of body structures.

Karnapoorana

Filling the ear canal with medicated oil which cures the pain pathologies of lower jaw, neck, head, and ears. Also it improves auditory sensation and cures tinnitus (Different abnormal sounds in the ear).

Greeva vasti/ Katee vasti

Retention of medicated oil over the upper back (Greeva vasti) is beneficial in neck and shoulder pain of different origin which may be localized or radiating. The same procedure can be done in low back (Kati vasti), Chest (Uro vasti) for localized and radiating pain of different origin. It can be done over the eyes (Nethra Tarpana) using different medicated oils or Ghee. It is very effective in eye diseases, especially in visual defects. It nourishes and strengthens the nerves and muscles of the eyes.

Nethraseka

Cleaning of the eye with herbal extract or medicated milk which is beneficial in all infective pathologies mainly conjunctivitis. It gives curative and cleansing effects. It reduces the dryness of eyes and maintains the temperature.

Foot Massage

Done with medicated oil concentrating on the pressure points. It stimulates the internal organs and senses. Regular application of medicated oil over the foot along with gentle massage improves the functions of internal organs and senses.

Akshi Tarpan

Cleansing/bathing the eyes with herbal extract or medicated oils/milk is very beneficial in all problem of eyes like Dim eye sight,dark circles under the eyes and dryness of eyes etc.

Lepam

Local application of herbal paste of thin or thick layer is applied over entire body and allowed to dry.

It is then removed using a sspecial deep tissue techniques’, which leaves the muscles, fascia and skin revitalized and flexible. Its very effective in inflammatory pathologies. It reduces pain, swelling, redness and local temperature.

Kayakalpam

It is a specialised package which includes combination of Yog,Pranyog,Herbal Nutrition,Mud Therapy, Hydrotherapy and Panchkarma various therapies as per the nature of the patients.It increase life span and general wellbeing of the patient.It tones up the skin,induces sound sleep,improves vigour and vitality and bliss of eternal youth.

HirdVasti

Different type of medicated oils or herbal extract are made to collect with the help of special apparatus on the heart region.It is very effective and usefull in cardio vascular diseases.

Sarwang Swednam (Herbal Steam Bath)

It balances the doshas and ailments of a person. Medicated Swednam open the skin pores, flushes and clears the systems and is very effective after the medical massage.It reduces pain and stiffness in the body,eliminates toxin and beautifies the skin.

Ruksha Swednam (Dry Infrared Heat Bath)

Dry heat along with Infrared waves is beneficial for different joints and Vat disorders.

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