PanchKarma Treatment

Athrava Ayurveda has developed its own unique methods of PanchKarma to obtain maximum benefit from it. All the KARMAS (Steps of PanchKarma) are tested scientifically with the help of different techniques and methods. 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                                                                        

PanchKarma is a part of the purification therapies of Ayurveda. Panch means five and Karma means action so literally translated, it is a set of five systematic actions used for Purification of the Body. It is used to bring the aggravated Doshas imbalance in balance and to flush out the accumulated Ama toxins from the body using the normal modes of eleminations like intestines, sweat glands and the urinary tract.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.Elimination is a natural body instinct but over a period of time and in cases of dosha imbalance these wastes are not effectively eliminated from the body. Thises wastes tend to stick into the minute channels of the body known as the Srotas and start producing disease. PanchKarma is consisted to be the most radical way to cleanse the body and thereby eliminate, once and for all the disease cauing doshas and the toxins.

                                                      

The treatment consists of following steps : 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. Snehan (Oleation Therapy) Medicated oils and Ghee are used. According to Ayurveda the Ghee can travel between cells of body very easily. Once the Ghee reaches to fine space between cells, all the fat soluble impurities are dissolved in Ghee and finally the Ghee is thrown in to rectum by the body. The Ghee containing impurities is eliminated by Virechan (Purgation) Vaman.Virechan is obtained by electro-balanced purgatives, so the balance of electrolytes is maintained in body in spite of induced diarrhea.                                                                                 

Abhyangam (Massage) 

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.                                                                                   This is a special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the circulatory channels. This treatment is very useful for obesity, loss of skin texture, sleeplessness, fatigue, other vata predominant diseases etc.and Basically This is a Pre Operative(Purva Karma) Treatment For Panchakarma.                                                                                                                          

Swedan (Steam Bath)

                                                                                                                                

Swedan 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. The Steam of medicated water heops opening fine pores on skin allowing the natural excretion path and heat of steam dilates the blood vessels allowing more blood to pass through muscles which supplies more nourishment.                                                                                 

Five steps of PANCHKARMA

                                                                                            

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 which is causing the excess mucus. Use of emetics-artificial womiting is induced using herbs like, strong teas of locorice, salt and calamus. It is usually indicated for people with disorders Kapha(Phlegm).It Is an Ideal Treatment For The Skin Diseases Like Psoriasis,Eczema ETC.                                                                

Virechana: Purgation Therapy
   

                                                                         

Use of laxatives - A strong purgatives like senna or rhubarb is given. Atharva is performing virechan with help of electrolity balancing purgative preparation to eliminate toxins from the body without loosing electrolyte balance of body. It is normally used to dliminate high Pitta(fire) from its site in the small intestines. 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. It Is an Ideal Treatment For The Skin Diseases Like Psoriasis,Eczema  and Also For Acid Peptic Disoredrs,Bronchial Asthama etc.                                                       

Basti: Enema Therapy                                                                                     

Vatas 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. Medicated Enema is widely practiced in eradicationg Neurological disorders. Medicated oils of decoctions using herbs for the conditions selected. There are various forms of Enema-Shehavasthi, Kashayavasthi etc. Basti therapy is divided in two main types Anuvasana Basti_medicated oil enemas Niruha Basti_medicated enema of decoctions and medicated oils Use of medicated enemas-cleaning enemas are priliminary used to dispel high vata(air) from the colon and to remove Doshas(impurities). At Atharva Basti is performed with air tight, use and throw enema bags.                                                                   

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.Nasal administration - medicinal oils or herbal mixtures are inhaled or poured in nose by drops. This stimulates the nerve ending of nasal cavities resulting in better blood circulation in the sinuses. It is also good for balancing the Prana Vata.

Raktamokshana:

Raktamokshana is made of two words - Rakta i.e blood and Mokshana i.e to leave, and combining both these words makes the word Raktamokshana which means to let out blood.

Raktamokshana is an effective blood purification therapy, in which carefully controlled removal of small quantities of blood is conducted to neutralize accumulated Pitta toxins of many blood borne diseases. This is because Raktamokshana decreases the quantum of enhanced Pitta dosha and thus the diseases caused by Pitta are also relieved.

Raktamokshana or the technique of bloodletting Ayurvedic treatment is mainly advised for Pitta dosha (fire body humor) and Rakta (blood tissue) imbalance and toxicity. This is highly effective in diseases like skin diseases, edema, abscess, inflammations, dullness, uremia and pericarditis. At Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre, we have found favorable result with Raktamokshana in Allergies, Skin disorders such as Eczema, Allergic Dermatitis, Tonsillitis and Sciatica. This procedure also decreases the load on the vital organs of heart and liver