What is Panchakarma?

Panchakarma is the most eminent branch of Ayurveda and is one of the most effective healing modalities in Ayurvedic Medicine. It can be defined as an experience of letting your body and mind heal and rejuvenate. Panchakarma has its origin in Kerala, India with the deepest roots in “God’s Own Country- Kerala”. Panchakarma is recommended in India as a seasonal treatment for maintaining mental and physical hygiene and balance as well as when an individual feels out of balance or is experiencing illness.

Panchakarma in Kerala- The Five Action Process

‘Panchakarma’ is a Sanskrit word and it literally means “Five Actions” or “Five Treatments”. Traditional Kerala Panchakarma practices play a vital role in detoxifying your body, rejuvenating your mind, strengthening your immune system,  restoring balance and well being.  This technique relies upon five distinctive basic activities that control the body namely Vamanam (Vomiting), Virechanam (Purgation), Niruham (Medical Enema), Anuvaasan (Unctuous Enema), and Nasyam (Nasal Administration). Panchakarma healing technique is a pillar on which majority of Ayurvedic techniques stand.

Three Important Phases of Panchakarma Treatment

The Panchakarma treatment in Kerala is carried out in three phases such as Poorva Karma, Pradhana Karma and Pashchat Karma.

PHASE 01: POORVA KARMA (Preoperative Measures)

Poorva Karma or Preoperative Measures are done prior to the main therapy to prepare the patient and the patient’s body to receive the treatment. At this stage, all the toxins from the body, no matter where it resides, are removed. Then it is led to the gut through applying oil or ghee externally or internally followed by the application of heat.

PHASE 02: PRADHANA KARMA (Main Panchakarma Therapy)

It is the most important section where five different Ayurveda treatment procedures are carried out. In this phase, the toxins are expelled through five extensive and comprehensive procedures, which denoted the name panchakarma (pancha-five, karma-procedure).

• Vamanam (Emesis Therapy or Vomiting): This therapy is carried out under the watchful eyes of the most experienced doctors at Sivasoorya Ayurveda Healing Center. The process is carried out to expel Kapha, which is the reason for the accumulation of excess mucus. This helps to treat bronchitis, cold and cough as well as chronic skin diseases such as psoriasis.

• Virechanam (Purgation): Through this procedure, toxins from the intestines are removed by administering a therapeutic purgation or a therapeutic. It is extremely effective in eliminating the root causes of jaundice and hemorrhoids.
• Aasthaapana/Niruham: Utilizing Kashaya Vasti or quath, it is an enema that can combat diverse vata dominant diseases. In this procedure a herbal concoction is introduced into the rectum and it helps relieving all such concerns as backaches, constipation, sciatica, kidney stones and all kinds of joint pains.
• Anuvaasanam (Oil Enema): Given to patients that suffer from anemia, obesity and diabetes, the procedure helps take care of all issued aggravated by vata such as arthritis, joint disorders, constipation, paralysis, and urinary and reproductive disorders.
• Nasyam: In this procedure, medicated oils are introduced through the nostrils helping to eliminate all humors collected in the head, nose, head and throat areas. The treatment is exceedingly beneficial for patients with such conditions as migraine, sinusitis chronic cold and chest congestion. It is also very effective to combat the cases of hemiplegia and facial paralysis.

PHASE 03: PASHCHAT KARMA (Postoperative Measures)

The last and final stage of the treatment program is Pashchat Karma or Postoperative Measures. Pashchat Karma is done to bring the patient to the normalcy and the normal dietary and behavioral regimen. This is done through restricted diets and diverse mild activities by slowly increasing the same to normal state.

Why should you choose Panchakarma Therapy?

Stress, natural pollutants, poor exercise patterns, genetic predisposition, digestive enzymes, metabolic co-factors, hormones and poor lifestyle decisions make a lethal load on your body that—if left in the tissues and circulation system results in poor health and disease. This waste matter is called ama in Ayurveda. Ama is a foul-smelling, sticky, harmful substance that needs to be completely evacuated from the body.

Panchakarma turns around this degenerative procedure rapidly and its impact is quite significant and long lasting. Panchakarma utilizes a combination of massage, home grown saunas, special foods and nutritional directives, fasting and colon treatments to free your body from accumulated toxins.

What are the benefits of Panchakarma Treatment?

Panchakarma brings in numerous benefits for everyone undergoing the treatment. However, the most important ones are given below;

• It will purify your body completely
• Get rid of all bodily toxins
• Removes all root causes and vulnerability to various diseases
• Brings natural balance to Vata, Pitha and Kapha
• Enhance the performance of the body’s vital systems
• Make the immune system efficient and in perfect working condition
• Provides healthy skin and improves the complexion
• Manage weight and maintain healthy weight
• Alleviate anxiety, insomnia and different kinds of mental concerns
• Enhances stamina and vigor
• Increases flexibility of joints
• Speed up the metabolism
• Enhances the strength of digestive fire
• Open up of blocked channels
• Relaxes the mind and body
• Relieves stress

Where can you get the Panchakarma treatments in India?

Sivasoorya Ayurveda Panchakarma Hospital in Kerala is one of the prominent Ayurveda Centres in India offering best Panchakarma treatments in Kerala. Panchakarma regimen at Sivasoorya Ayurveda Hospital starts with an intensive exam by our expert Ayurveda Physician, which empowers the specialist to prescribe a therapy according to your wellbeing.

As your Panchakarma medicines advances, you will be given a special ayurvedic diet routine mixed with specific medicinal plants and basic oils to use at home. These will help animate your liver and stomach related organs, helping them to cleanse toxins.

Panchakarma works best with the utilization of medicated oils that helps in eliminating the impurities from the human body. Panchakarma is the true manifestation of the Ayurvedic values and it lives up to its reputation.