Ayurveda is the oldest medical science practiced in the Indian sub-continent.
Ayurveda is not only a medical system, rather it is a science of life. Its
objective is to maintain positive health by way of adopting, preventive & promotive
approaches as well as to treat the diseases with the holistic approach. According
to Ayurveda the positive health is physical, Mental & spiritual well being.
Panchakarma is a branch of Ayurveda which has become ver3 popular all over
the world. Ayurveda's main curative treatment is Panchakarma. which means five
therapies for Biopurification of the body & mind. It acts by removing toxic
materials from the body (& morbid Doshas). It is an essential component
of the curative management because it significantly enhances the efficacy of
on going systemic drug therapy specially for those diseases not amenable to
palliative management. After Panchakarma therapy, the medicines administered
will have quick, long lasting & curative effect.
Panchakarma is not only a curative management for the diseases but it is also
important for healthy persons. It can be done to improve the immunity of a
health) person.
Pa,ehakarma includes main live therapies i.e. (1) Vaman {2) Vireehana (3)
Basti (4) Nasya (5) Raktamokshana & two Purva karmas (which should be done
before Panchakarma) It includes Snehan (herbal massage) & Swedan (herbal
fomentation/steam bath).
These therapies in part or whole, have given significant results in various
aihnents like Paralysis, Psoriasis, Asthama, Colities, Insomnia, Obesity, Skincare.
Hypertension,, Old Age diseases. Heart diseases, etc.
Several scientific studies have been carried out.