Panchakarma

Panchakarma Treatment in Kerala

Why should you undergo Panchakarma?

Today’s chaotic lifestyle has given birth to enormous imbalances and ailments ranging from physical to mental. With Panchakarma, you can summon the long-lost balance that brings you back to a healthy, harmonious composition. Panchakarma can address a wide range of side effects rewarded by a ‘race against the clock’ style of life.

Contrary to the popular notions, Panchakarma can be undergone both as a preventive measure to strengthen the vitality and a curative procedure for a range of ailments.

Harnessing Ayurveda

Ayurveda, the ancient science of long life, is principled on the basis of ensuring holistic health. Panchakarma, one of its main therapeutic branches, primarily rests on summoning the healing power of nature to restore the body balance and harmony, helping the individual get back to his/her healthy self.

Panchakarma transforms you, in and out.

There are three facets to Panchakarma- the preparatory phase, the main procedures and the post treatment phase.

Preparatory phase- Purvakarma

At the onset, the toxins accumulated in the body are loosened and set free, equipping it to undergo the following procedures and regimen.

Pachana
Drives out the accumulated toxins from the body by administering medicated oil and herbal mixtures. Pachana has both internal and external applications.

Snehana
Based on Prakriti or nature of the disease, medicated oil, ghee and other specific mixtures are applied both internally (Abhyantara Snehana) and externally (Bahya Snehana) to facilitate digestion and enhance the body flexibility, thereby gearing up the body for further applications.

Swedana
In simple terms, Swedana can be described as sweat therapy which serves a multitude of purposes to alleviate the effects of doshas or imbalances. The treatment loosens and aligns the pent up toxins to propel their expulsion in the main procedure.

There are different types of Swedanas which are recommended based on the nature of the imbalance.

Pradhana Karma- the principal treatment

The principal treatment consists of five procedures aimed at purging the body and heating the toxins channelized through the preparatory phase. The mode of treatment varies based on the nature of the Dosha or humour imbalance.

Vamana or Emesis
In kapha-dominant situations, remedial vomiting is induced at regular intervals to expel the kapha and alleviate the disorders arising from the imbalance. Once the accumulated toxins are liquified by the preparatory procedures, medicinal preparations are administered which induce vomiting. The procedure depends upon the health constitution of the individual.

Virechana or Purgation
A bowel-cleaning treatment for bile-related imbalances, Virechana is an elimination process of toxins through the anal canal. Following the preparatory procedures, specially formulated medicines are administered to purge the bowel and intestines.

Vasti or Enema
One of the pivotal therapeutic processes in Panchakarma, Vasti is a colon-cleansing treatment performed through the urinal route, the anal route and through wounds. Owing to the nature of the disease, Vasti is administered using both oil, concoction, cow’s urine and ghee.

Nasya (Sinus Cleansing)
The most effective treatment for ailments like Sinusitis, Migraine and an array of allergies, Nasya results in removing the excessive mucus and cleansing of the nasal passage, resulting in rejuvenated respiration. Medicated oil, ghee and other herbal formulations are inserted through the nasal route at regular intervals.

Raktamokshana
Raktamokshana aims at cleansing the blood stream and ridding the body of impure blood, thereby addressing eclectic skin disorders and resulting in additional benefits like improved cardio-vascular functioning, reducing hypertension and so on. A para-surgical procedure, several types of Raktamokshana are applied ranging from incision to controlled leech therapy.

Paschat Karma (Post-treatment )

Just as important as the preparatory phase, aftercare or paschat karma plays a pivotal role in the fulfilment of panchakarma treatment. Based on the nature of the treatment undergone, PaschatKarma includes intake of herbal medicines, special rejuvenation treatments and reformations in dietary practices and lifestyle patterns.

Be prepared for Panchakarma

Making some fundamental changes in your lifestyle is essential for an effective Panchakarma treatment.

Stay away from substances like alcohol, caffeine, tobacco and so on.

Sanjeevanam – the one place for Panchakarma

Panchakarma calls for an expert supervision which looks into aspects in totality. The individual condition of the patient, his lifestyle patterns, food-preferences and even the weather and environment. At Sanjeevanam, every step of the treatment is administered by qualified experts in the discipline in a tranquil environment. Sanjeevanam offers the best panchakarma packages in Kerala and quality treatment since it is equipped with the infrastructure and resources to administer the treatment from start to aftercare.