Pradhana Karma(The actual cleansing procedures)
After proper administration of the pre-procedural steps, we now move on to the main detoxification procedure – PRADHANA KARMA. Five types of sodhanas (purification/detoxification procedures) are mentioned in Ayurveda. They are explained in detail below.
NASYA:NASAL DETOX
Nasya is the type of panchakarma where the herbal medications are administered through the nose. Ayurveda considers head (siras) as one of the trimarmas (three…
VASTI : DETOX BY ENEMA
Vasti is considered to be the most important cleanse among the five procedures in Panchakarma. The Ayurveda scholars have mentioned it as…
VAMANA : EMESIS
Vamana means inducing of emesis. This is an excellent way to cleanse the stomach thoroughly. As stomach is the root organ for many imbalances and…
RAKTAMOKSHA : BLOOD LETTING
Raktamoksha stands for blood-letting. This procedure involves inducing controlled bleeding from specific areas of the body. This is done using various…
VIRECHANA:CLEANSE THROUGH PURGATION
Virechana stands for induced purgation. Purge is considered as the best cleanse for gut and the whole gut is involved in this procedure. After proper lubrication…