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What Is Panchakarma
Therapy?
Panchakarma is a classical form of detoxification
practised throughout the ages in India
routinely for
prevention and treatment.
In order to stay healthy and fit one should carry
out Panchakarma methods as a way of cleansing
and servicing the body. The greatest benefit of this system is preventing
possible illness due to accumulation of
doshas or toxins which may cause obstruction of channels
or ducts.
'Panchakarma' means five activates. They
are:
I. Niruha Vasthi - Herbal Enema Therapy
2. Vireka - Herball Purgative Therapy
3. Vamana - Emesis Therapy
4. Nasya - Herbal Inhalation Therapy
5. Anuvasana Vasthi - Herbal Oil Enema Therapy
Selection from the above is recommended according
to the need of the patient.
There are sonic additional treatments called 'Purvakarma'
also given as a part of Panchakarma therapy.
They are:
Sneha Karma - Herbal Oil application (external,
oral, rectal)
Sweda Karma - Herbal diaphoretic therapy (steam
bath)
Shirodhara - Special oil drip for the head.
What Is Pulse Diagnosis?
Ayurveda describes 3 pulses related to three
doshas located at the wrist. Three finger
positions can feel the qualities of each dosha
according to the pattern of movements compared
to:-
VATA - Snake
PITTA - Frog
KAPHA - Swan
An experienced practitioner will be able to
relate these movements and detect early or late
changes of doshas
in the body.
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