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Panchakarma is one of the major therapeutic approaches in Ayurveda. It traditionally comprises specialised procedures intended for therapeutic purification and the management of Dosha imbalance. Treatment is individualised for each patient.
The principal procedures are Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Raktamokshana. Depending on clinical needs, preparatory and supportive therapies such as Snehana, Swedana, Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Kati Basti and Janu Basti, along with other specialised Ayurvedic procedures, may be added to the treatment plan.
Each procedure is chosen only after individual assessment, and only some patients will need all of them.
Vamana Karma is a physician-supervised procedure in which appropriately selected medicines are given to induce controlled therapeutic emesis. In Ayurveda it is traditionally associated mainly with the management of Kapha-dominant conditions.
Virechana Karma is a controlled therapeutic purgation procedure traditionally used in Ayurveda, particularly for the management of Pitta-dominant conditions.
Basti Karma involves the therapeutic administration of prescribed medicated oil, ghee, herbal decoctions or other appropriate formulations through the rectal route. In Ayurveda, Basti is traditionally considered particularly important in the management of Vata-related disorders.
Nasya Karma involves the administration of appropriately selected Ayurvedic medicines, commonly medicated oils, through the nasal route.
Raktamokshana is a traditional Ayurvedic bloodletting procedure described among the classical therapeutic purification approaches. It is considered only in carefully selected cases, following appropriate clinical assessment.
These therapies may be used on their own or as part of a broader Ayurvedic treatment programme, depending on each patient’s requirements.
Snehana is the therapeutic use of medicated oil or ghee, internally or externally, as prescribed by an Ayurvedic physician. It is also commonly used as preparation before selected Panchakarma therapies.
Swedana is a therapeutic sudation procedure using controlled heat or herbal steam, selected according to the patient’s condition.
Abhyanga is a traditional therapeutic massage using appropriately selected medicated or suitable oils over the entire body or specific body areas.
Shirodhara is a specialised therapy in which an appropriately selected liquid, commonly medicated oil, is poured in a continuous, controlled stream over the forehead for a prescribed duration.
Pizhichil is a traditional therapy in which warm medicated oil is gently and continuously poured over the body or selected body areas, often combined with therapeutic massage.
Kati Basti is a local therapy in which a specially prepared dough ring is placed over the lower back and filled with comfortably warm medicated oil for a prescribed period.
Janu Basti is a local therapy in which warm medicated oil is retained over the knee joint within a specially prepared dough ring.
Greeva Basti is a local therapy in which warm medicated oil is retained over the neck region within a specially prepared dough ring.
A qualified Ayurvedic physician assesses your constitution, imbalance, digestion, strength, age and health condition.
Only the procedures suited to you are chosen, with preparatory and supportive therapies added as needed.
Procedures are carried out under physician supervision, and by appropriately trained professionals following safety protocols.
Panchakarma is a physician-guided treatment, not a general wellness package. Please consult our Ayurvedic physician before starting any therapy, especially if you have an ongoing medical condition.
