Frequently Asked Questions About Panchakarma

What is Panchakarma?

Panchakarma is a detoxification process and includes five processes towards removal of accumulates toxins. These five procedures include the vamana (cleansing through vomiting), virechana (cleansing of bowels), nasya (medication through the nose), sneha vasti (enema with medicated oils), and kashaya vasti (enema with decoctions).

Who should seek Panchakarma?

Any person in the age group of 18 to 70 can seek or be prescribed for the process of panchakarma. Panchakarma is also helpful for smoking and other de-addiction initiatives as it clears the unwanted toxins to curb the desire for intoxicants. Vata, pitta and kapha imbalances in the body also require panchakarma.

How many times should one go for the panchakarma procedure?

Panchakarma in itself is a complete package treatment that could span from 7 days to two months in one cycle. However, the person can go for a second treatment bi-annually also or as prescribed, says the practitioner at a center offering panchakarma Ayurvedic treatment in NAPK Clinic.

What diseases and conditions are attempted through panchakarma?

While panchakarma corrects all types of diseases by balancing the 3 doshas in the body, it is most helpful in musculoskeletal disorders, neurological, sinus, respiratory and gynecological problems.

Does panchakarma offer instant relief in my conditions?

Generally not! Panchakarma relieves the body of its toxins and the effects begin to show up gradually; although one finds the lightness and relief in muscular stiffness.

What will be my diet during panchakarma treatment and after?

Light vegetarian diets are prescribed during the panchakarma treatment. After the process, depending upon the pravrrati (inclinations), specific diet is prescribed.

Do I need to take leave for panchakarma treatment or can I work?

It is advised that the person undergoing panchakarma treatment should take rest so as to optimize the benefits in his/her favor. Continuing with routine is not considered good, asserts expert at a leading panchakarma treatment center in Kalanki.

Which season is best for Panchakarma?

With the arrival of autumn, weather starts becoming cool and effects of scorching sun starts diminishing, making autumn a perfect season for providing Panchakarma. Mainly, Virechana, Basti and Nasya can be the primary choices in the season of autumn.

What can Panchakarma cure?

Basti is often called as the mother of all Panchakarma treatments since it flushes out the toxins from all the 3 doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha, through the colon. Panchakarma can cure digestive issues, chronic fever, kidney stones, heart pains, backache, joint pains, muscle spasms, headaches, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Obesity.