पंचकर्म | Panchakarma — आयुर्वेद-शुद्धिकरण, 5 कर्म

Panchakarma — Ayurveda's top purification therapy. 5 actions balance dosh (vata-pitta-kapha).

Charaka Samhita-described. Modern: highly effective for stress, obesity, skin disease, arthritis, insomnia.

✦ 5 Actions

1. Vamana (controlled vomiting): for kapha. Medicated milk.

2. Virechan (purgation): for pitta. Medicated decoction.

3. Basti (enema): for vata. Medicated oil/decoction.

4. Nasya (nasal): for head ailments. Medicated oil in nose.

5. Rakta Mokshan (blood cleansing): for chronic skin issues. Leech or needle.

✦ Procedure

Purva-karma (5-7 days): snehana (oil massage) + svedana (steam).

Pradhan-karma (1-3 days): one/more of above 5.

Paschat-karma (7-14 days): diet, slow rehab, medicine.

Total: 21-30 days.

✦ Who Should Take

Stress, anxiety, depression.

Obesity, diabetes.

Arthritis, joint inflammation.

Skin disease, psoriasis.

Migraine. Insomnia.

Chronic fatigue. Long-term digestion issues.

✦ Who Shouldn't

Pregnancy, lactation.

Menstruation. Acute infection.

Serious disease. Below 12, above 70.

📚Sources & References

Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.

▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)

✦ Frequently Asked Questions

Cost?▼

Govt centers: ₹5K-15K. Famous places (Kerala AVS, AVT, Somatheeram): ₹50K-2L.

All 5 together?▼

No. 1-3 per dosh-analysis. Vaidya decides. Self-choice harmful.

Note: This content is published for educational and cultural reference. For personal religious or astrological decisions, please consult a qualified pandit or jyotishi.