DRAVYAS is more than just an Ayurvedic clinic
Panchakarma Therapies
Rejuvenate and Revitalize with Detoxification!
Panchakarma is the cornerstone of Ayurvedic healing. It is a holistic detoxification and rejuvenation therapy designed to cleanse the body, eliminate toxins, and restore balance to the body’s natural energies (Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). This ancient practice focuses on healing from the inside out, addressing not only physical ailments but also mental and emotional stress.
Our specially curated panchakarma packages are specially designed to promote detoxification, rejuvenation, and prevention. It resets the body’s natural ability to heal itself by removing accumulated toxins (Ama) that impair bodily functions. It not only treats specific illnesses but also boosts overall well-being, immunity, and mental clarity.
Panchakarma consists of five core therapies, each targeting a specific type of toxin removal and bodily function. These therapies are tailored to the individual’s constitution (Prakriti), health condition, and imbalances (Vikriti).
The five key treatments are:
Vamana (Therapeutic Emesis)
Purpose: Designed to eliminate excess Kapha dosha from the respiratory and digestive systems.
Procedure: The patient is given medicated drinks (herbal decoctions) to induce controlled vomiting, expelling excess mucus and phlegm from the stomach and respiratory tract.
Benefits
- Clears congestion from the lungs, improving respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic bronchitis.
- Reduces skin disorders caused by excess Kapha, such as acne and oily skin.
- Enhances digestion and metabolism.
- Relieves conditions like nausea, allergies, and lethargy.
Mental Benefits: Helps in clearing emotional blockages associated with excess Kapha, such as depression, emotional dullness, and attachment.
Virechana (Purgation Therapy)
Purpose: Aimed at eliminating excess Pitta dosha (fire and water) from the liver, gallbladder, and intestines.
Procedure: The patient is given purgative herbs to cleanse the intestines, thereby expelling toxins through the bowel.
Benefits
- Purifies the blood, reducing skin conditions like acne, rashes, and inflammation.
- Supports liver function and detoxifies the digestive system.
- Helps treat conditions like chronic acidity, jaundice, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Mental Benefits: Clears emotional toxins like anger, frustration, and irritability. Promotes a sense of calm and mental clarity by reducing heat in the body and mind.
Basti (Medicated Enema)
Purpose: Primarily used to balance Vata dosha (air and space), Basti is considered the most powerful Panchakarma treatment for nourishing and detoxifying the colon.
Procedure: A combination of herbal oils, ghee, and decoctions is introduced into the colon through an enema. This process removes deep-seated toxins from the digestive tract and rebalances the body.
Benefits
- Helps in managing chronic conditions such as arthritis, constipation, back pain, and joint disorders.
- Improves absorption of nutrients and boosts the immune system.
- Eases digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation.
Mental Benefits: Relieves anxiety, restlessness, and nervousness, which are typical of aggravated Vata. It also supports mental stability and groundedness.
Nasya (Nasal Administration)
Purpose: Nasya targets disorders of the head, neck, and upper respiratory system by administering medicated oils, powders, or herbal juices through the nasal passages.
Procedure: The therapy begins with a gentle massage of the face and neck, followed by the introduction of medicated oils into the nostrils, clearing toxins from the head and sinus areas.
Benefits
- Treats conditions like chronic sinusitis, allergies, migraines, and nasal congestion.
- Improves cognitive function, clarity, and memory
- Enhances senses like smell, taste, and vision.
Mental Benefits: Clears mental fog, promotes clarity of thought, and helps relieve stress, depression, and emotional imbalances.
Raktamokshana (Bloodletting Therapy or Leech Therapy)
Purpose: This therapy involves the purification of the blood to treat blood-borne and skin-related disorders, balancing excess Pitta dosha.
Procedure: The method involves either controlled bloodletting through the use of leeches or venesection (a small cut made to drain the blood).
Benefits
- Helps in the treatment of chronic skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne.
- Reduces inflammation, swelling, and itching.
- Improves circulation and detoxifies the blood.
Mental Benefits: Reduces anger, frustration, and excessive heat in the mind, helping individuals achieve a more peaceful and composed state of being.
All our Panchakarma treatments are customized after a thorough consultation with our experienced Ayurvedic doctors.