Panchakarma

Panchakarma, derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Pancha’ meaning five and ‘Karma’ meaning action, refers to a set of five therapeutic procedures aimed at purifying the body and maintaining the equilibrium of bodily components. These procedures include therapeutic emesis (Vamana), therapeutic purgation (Virechana), therapeutic enema with decoction (Niruha Basti), enema with unctuous substances (Anuvasana Basti), and trans-nasal drug administration (Nasya). Panchakarma plays a crucial role in expelling excessively aggravated dosha from the body through the nearest external route, thereby restoring balance and preventing diseases. It is an integral part of Ayurveda’s seasonal regimen, helping in the preservation of health by adapting to the body’s natural rhythms and environmental changes