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Main
Purification measures of Panchakarma |
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Vamana
When there is congestion in the
lungs causing repeated attacks of bronchitis,
colds, cough or asthma, the Ayurvedic treatment is therapeutic
vomiting, Vamana, to eliminate the Kapha causing the
excess mucus.
Virechana
When excess bile, Pitta, is secreted and accumulated
in the gall bladder, liver and small intestine, it tends
to result in rashes, skin inflammation, acne, chronic
attacks of fever, biliary vomiting, nausea and jaundice.
Ayurvedic literature suggests in these conditions the
administration of therapeutic purgation or a therapeutic
laxative.
Nasya
The nose is the doorway to the brain and it is also
the doorway to consciousness. The nasal administration
of medication is called Nasya. An excess of bodily humors
accumulated in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas
is eliminated by means of the nearest possible opening,
the nose.
Snehapanam
Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally
increased quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days. This
treatment is for osteoarthritis,
sporaris, leukemia etc.
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Elakizhi
Herbal powders are applied to the whole body in blouses
with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a
period of 7 to 14 days. This treatment is for osteoarthritis,
arthritis with swelling, spondylosis and sports injuries.
Basti (Vasthi )
Ayurvedic Basti involves the introduction into the
rectum of herbal concoctions of sesame oil, and certain
herbal preparations in a liquid medium. Basti, is
the most effective treatment of Vata disorders, although
many enemas over a prescribed period of time are usually
required. It relieves constipation, distention, chronic
fever, cold, sexual disorders, kidney stones, heart
pain, backache, sciatica and other pains in the joints.
Many other Vata disorders such as arthritis, rheumatism,
gout, muscle spasms and headaches may also be treated
with Basti.
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