Vaman
Vaman is one of the five therapies of Ayurvedic Panchakarms. Vaman refers to therapeutic vomiting which is done through medicated emesis. This treatment is done to reduce aggravated kapha dosha and dislodges toxins from the respiratory, gastrointestinal tract and all over body. This is a therapy done for curative and preventive purposes.
Benefits Of Vaman
- Cough Disorders
- Bronchial Asthma
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Obesity
- Skin Disorder-Psoriasis, Urticaria
- Hypothyroidism
- Gynecological Disorder-PCOD, Infertility, Amenorrhea
- Dyslipedemia
- Improves General Health of The Body & Immunity
Virechan
Virechan is one of the karma from panchkarma therapies where in purgation is induced by drugs . It specifically aims at the elimination of excessive pitaa dosha from the body.. It eliminates body toxins like vitiated ‘Pitta’. The process of cleansing is carried out in the small intestine & other Pitta sthan in body. Here drugs that stimulate bowel movement are increased for the expulsion of doshas through rectum.
Benefits of Virechan
- Pitta disorder
- Hyperacidity
- Gout
- Fatty liver / jaundice
- Skin disorder: acne , eczema ,psoriasis
- Anemia
- Migraine
- Piles
- Improves digestion, useful in reliving bloating & heaviness in stomach
- Helps in blood purification
Basti
Basti is one of the most powerful of all the main five procedures of Panchkarma. Charaka, as well as many other Ayurvedic scholars have unanimously praised the features of Basti. Basti is said to be equal to half of all the Ayurvedic treatments. Basti is the introduction of herbal decoctions and medicated oils into the colon through the rectum. While it directly affects the colon, it is not a localized or symptomatic treatment. It is a highly specialized procedure aimed to achieve a therapeutic goal and must be carried out in hospital settings by an expert.
Benefits of Basti
- Basti is very useful in all types of vata disorders
- Constipation
- Lumbago
- Cervical spondylosis
- Lumbar spondylosis
- All types of body pain
- Paralysis
- Neurological disorder
- Osteo arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Obesity
Nasya
Nasya refers to administering ayurvedic medications through the nasal cavity to clear complications in the ear, nose, throat, and head. It cleanses the entire region and relieves the body from conditions such as migraine, sinusitis, and anxiety, with almost no side effects. It is a critical part of the panchakarma treatment and, when performed by Ayurveda experts, it is extremely effective in bringing back the vata–pitta–kapha balance of the body.
Benefits of Nasya
- Sinusitis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Headache
- Nasal polyp
- Hair disorder
- Insomnia
- In psychological disorders
Raktamokshan
The term Raktamokshana is derived from the Sanskrit word “Rakta”, which means blood, and “Moksha”, which means liberation. This treatment involves a process where impure blood is released from one’s body. It is believed that India’s legendary surgeon Sushruta had massively contributed to this Ayurvedic treatment. Raktamokshana is an effective blood purification therapy that decreases an increased level of Pitha Dosha as well Vataa and Kapha also,. As a result, all this treatment relieves all Rakta(Blood)-related diseases. This blog aims to cover the types and benefits of this ancient Ayurvedic treatment.
Benefits of Raktmokshan
- Useful in all types of skin disorders like eczema , psoriasis
- Useful in treatment of varicose veins, alopecia
- Useful in blood related joint pains
Shirodhara
As per Ayurveda, Shirodhara is specifically advised when there is an aggravation of Vata and Pitta Doshas in the mind and body. An augmentation of Vata dosha results in insomnia, racing thoughts, anxiety, stress, dryness, hair fall, pain, and aches, whereas an aggravated Pitta dosha causes anger, irritability, frustration, burning sensation, migraines, and premature greying of the hair. Shirodhara is said to be beneficial when these Vata and Pitta imbalances create the above concerns.
Benefits of Shirodhara
Improve sleep quality
Manage insomnia
Lessen anxiety
Reduce stress
Swedana
Application of oil to the body part that is to be subjected to sudation(sweating) treatment, followed by passing the steam to the same part with help of a tubular pipe is the procedure of swedana.
Benefits of Swedana
- Relieves pain.
- Relieves oedema.
- Brings softness to the body.
- Reduces the stiffness of the joints and keeps them mobile.
- Improves the process of blood circulation.
- It helps in removing the mala of the body.
- It removes muscular stiffness.
Abhyanga
Abhyangis a Sanskrit word that means “application of oil all over the body.” It is a type of massage that is done with warm oil. The oil is applied to the entire body, from the scalp to the soles of your feet.It is a relaxing and refreshing full-body massage with medicated herbal oils to take care of the physical, mental, and emotional wellness of the person while balancing the doshas.
Benefits of Abhyanga
- It also helps with central nervous system health.
- It relieves pain, headaches, migraines, stress, and insomnia.
- Relaxes muscles and reduces stiffness
- It relaxes the mind and revitalizes the body.
- Increase blood circulation in the brain.
- Increase the amount of moisture in your skin to soften it.
Agnikarma
Agnikarma in Ayurveda is a para-surgical procedure .The process of Agnikarma involves using intentional therapeutic heat burns to cure certain diseases. Sandhigata Vata and Osteoarthritis are the two primary indications of Agnikarma. This procedure involves burning a specific skin area with an ointment prepared from herbal sources to induce scarring, which helps relieve joint pain and stiffness.
Benefits Of Agnikarma
- Quick and long term pain relief
- No side-effects
- OPD based procedure (no hospitalization required)
- Well-tolerated by patients