Thursday, April 14, 2011

what is panchkarma

panchkarma is mainly a detoxification therapy.
but it is also concerned with maintainance of health also.
in ayurveda the three dosha( vata- pitta- kapha) are vitiated due to drugs, food and environment toxins.
these toxins are eliminated through various methods in panchkarma.

the main detoxification therapy are-
1. vamana
2. virechana
3. nasya
4. basti
5. rakth mokshana