“If you think Panchakarma is just a spa detox, you’re only seeing the surface.”
Too often, Panchakarma is sold as a quick-fix “detox” for everyone. In reality, this cornerstone of Ayurveda is a highly individualized therapy, crafted only after assessing Prakriti (constitution), Vikriti (disease state), Agni (digestive/metabolic fire), and other unique patient factors. Classical texts make it clear: Panchakarma is not a one-size-fits-all luxury, but a precision-guided process that can restore balance, strengthen immunity, and prepare the body for Rasayana (rejuvenation). Misusing or standardizing it risks undermining its benefits and even causing harm. Practiced authentically, Panchakarma is more than seasonal cleansing — it is a profound path to long-term health, vitality, and inner balance.
- Dr. Prasanth Dharmarajan
