Panchakarma

The most exploitable branch of Ayurveda is Panchakarma also called as Shodana therapy. The main goal of Ayurveda medication is to cleanse the body of undigested food called ama, which can cause severe ailments. The cleansing process by the distinctive basic activities that control the body namely Vamana (Vomiting), Virechana (Purgation), Nasya, snehavasthi and Kashayavasthi) is called Panchakarma. These actions are performed in three steps: Poorva karma, pradhana karma and paschat karma.

I. Purva karma

Purva karma - preparatory procedures that help the body to discard the toxins present in the stomach and in the tissues. It facilitates the toxins to move to the alimentary canal. This process includes amapacha (balancing digestive fire by medicines, fasting), Snehana (internal oleation by medicated ghee or oils and external oleation by massage) and swedana (sudation by steam bath, pizhichil, dhara etc), dhara, kizhi, avagaha, upanaha, etc

II. Pradhan karma

- main treatment which is designed as per the needs of individual these are Vamana, Virechana, Nasyam, Snehavasthi and Kashayavasthi

Vamana
Vamana - inducing vomiting specially for kapha related illnesses like asthma, coughs, chronic colds, psoriasis, acne, arthritis, diabetes and other kapha disorders. This is a painless, drug-induced emetic process. (We prescribe vamana treatment, if necessary, as per the condition of the patient)

Virechana
Virechana - inducing purgation especially for elimination of Pita related toxins from the body. Here, drugs that stimulate bowel movements are induced for the expulsion of excess Pitha.

Nasya
Nasya - nasal cleansing by the application of medical oils or powders. The nostrils are considered the Doorway to the Brain and nasal application of oils is helpful in conditions like allergic sinusitis, migraines and epilepsy. If the Nasya therapy has been carried out effectively, Kapha related toxins from the paranasal sinuses are eliminated and the region nourished. Due to this, the patient feels great relief in the head and clarity of the sense organs. Breathing becomes completely unobstructed which gives sound sleep at night. Olfactory improvement is also felt. Nasya is excellent for chronic sinusitis, headaches, throat diseases, chronic colds, chest congestion, epilepsy, catarrh, migraine, voice constraint, eye diseases and cervical spondylitis.

Vasthi
Vasthi- medicated enema is particularly good for alleviating excess Vatha. The effects of vasthi are directly felt in the colon, the prime site of the vatha. With the application of a series of purifying and nourishing vasthis, the morbid doshas and other toxins trapped for long in the tissues are eliminated. This restores the equilibrium of the dosha. Vasthi is good for spleen disorders, colic, calculus, kidney stones and many other diseases due to a vatha disorder. It helps in chronic constipation, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, sciatica, various neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, dystrophy and atrophy of nerves and muscles.

a)Sneha vasthi - enema using medicated oil which remains in the colon and rectum for a short period of time to absorb the toxins and eliminate them out of the body.

b) Nirooha vasthi- enema using a special combination of herbal decoctions, paste, powders and oils. It has an effect on the nervous system to help eliminate the imbalances in vatha.

III.Paschat karma

Paschat karma - post treatment care includes the diet regimen and the life styles to observe for a better result of the treatments. Massage, Diet & Rest, medicated warm water bath, Herbal Paste application, Medicated smoke, Medicated mouth wash are advised in the step.

Patients are thoroughly diagnosed and cared by our qualified and skilful Ayurveda practitioner before and during the treatment. However, certain panchakarma process are not appropriate for specific health problems, and some should not be performed on children, pregnant women, and the old aged people.

NB: The best suitable herbal preparations including medicated ghee, oils, tablets, decorations, etc will be prescribed according to the conditions of the patients along with diet and life style recommendations.

Panchakarma at Dr.Franklins Panchakarma and Ayurveda Centre

After the registration you will be given a time for the first medical consultation with the Doctor. The doctor will give a brief introduction to understand the basic principle of Ayurveda and will give you a detailed consultation by asking questions, observation and other examination. The doctor will ascertain your Prakruthi (Type/Constitution) and Vikruthi (Imbalance). Considering all your health needs and after analyzing information collected the doctor will prepare the best suitable panchakarma treatment programme.

The Treatment Programme may include:

•    Daily visit to the doctor
•   Duration Per day therapy is 2.30 to 3.30hrs One massage (general massage, Rejuvenation Massage, Marma Massage, Synchronized massage) / medicated powder massage for weight reduction Two or more treatment procedure like Amapachana, Snehapanam, nasyam,virechanam,virechanam, snehavasthi,kashayavasthi,kizhi,Sirodhara, Pizhichil, Podikizhi, Njavarakizhi, Tharpanam, Karnapooranam, Lepam, Pichu, facepack, medicated steam bath, etc as advised by the doctor.
•    All the herbal preparations during the treatment period.
•    Herbal juice as advised by the doctor.
•    Ayurvedic diet (contains variety of recipes) as advised by the doctors according to your body constitution

Benefits of Panchakarma

•    Panchakarma is prescribed for Various diseases
•    Riddance of toxins
•    Completely purifies the body
•    Riddance of toxins
•    Speeding up the metabolism
•    Reducing weight
•    Boosts Immunity
•    Relieves stress
•    Enhancing the strength of digestive fire
•    Opening up of blocked channels
•    Relaxing the mind and body
•    Rejuvenation of tissues