Vamana

Vamana is one of the five treatments in Panchakarma in Ayurveda. Vamana is a treatment in which a therapeutic vomiting is induced to relieve an excessive Kapha Dosha from a body. An excessive mucus is eliminated from the body through the gastrointestinal and respiratory route. Kapha is situated in the chest region and increased Kapha Dosha can lead to diseases like a cough and cold.

By expelling the excessive Kapha from the body, an individual can expect a good voice and improved appetite. Vamana therapy is beneficial in case of asthma, diabetes and certain skin problems like psoriasis. Vamana is fruitful in clearing sinuses, congestion, wheezing, and breathlessness.

Virechana

Virechana is one of the Panchakarma treatment performed to flush out the body toxins. Virechana is advised in case of increased Pitta Dosha. Virechana is useful in order to improve bowel movements and to treat nonhealing wounds, piles, and ulcer, blisters, abscess, jaundice and liver diseases.

Virechana is beneficial and often advised to diabetic patients. Diabetic patients need to have a clear blood vessel and the ability to quickly heal the wounds. Diabetic patients also suffer from the burning sensation in the palms and feet. Virechana Ayurvedic therapy effectively treats the burning sensation in diabetic patients.

Basti

Basti is an important therapy in Panchakarma, Ayurveda. Basti is performed to relieve the body from increased Vata Dosha and effectively treat rheumatic diseases. Uttara Basti, Kashaya Basti, and Sneha Basti are known as the major type of Bastis in Panchakarma. These type of Bastis are performed to achieve different results. Depending on the individual’s condition and cause of the disease or health issue a physician advises the right type and number of Basti to the individual.

Basti is performed to remove the body toxins through intestinal track. In this procedure, a medicine given to the individual directly reaches to the bowel without having any enzymatic action. Basti is beneficial in case of constipation, joint disorders, acidity, menstrual disorders and sexual disorders.

Nasya

Nasya - a Panchakarma Ayurvedic treatment focuses on the nasal route. Nasya is effective in treating ear, nose and throat disorders. In this treatment, herbal oil, powder, and juices (swaras) are instilled through the nasal track to treat the disorders.

The process starts with a facial massage or a steam to forehead, face, head, ears, and neck to loosen the adhesive doshas. After that, a lukewarm medication is instilled in both the nostrils using a proper instrument followed by a massage to sole, shoulder, neck, ear and palms. After that, the individual is given a lukewarm water to gargle in order to clean the mouth and a medicated smoke is given to inhale afterward.

Nasya is effective in body detoxification, managing pain, and stress, and improving skin and hair texture. It also helps with eye care, immunity, and mental health.

Raktamokshana

Rakta in Sanskrit is referred to as blood. Raktamokshana is performed in order to purify the blood. In this process, blood is expelled out in order to remove the blood-related disorders. Raktamokshana can be performed in various ways. Depending on the individual’s condition, a metallic instrument or other procedures are used to expel impure blood from an individual’s body.

Raktamokshana acts as both preventive and curative methods. Raktamokshana is effective in treating skin disorders like acne pigmentation, osteoarthritis psoriasis eczema.