PANCHAKARMA THERAPIES
Panchakarma is a holistic detoxification and rejuvenation program rooted in Ayurvedic medicine. The term "Panchakarma" translates to "five actions" in Sanskrit, representing the five therapeutic procedures that comprise this ancient practice. The primary purpose of Panchakarma is to remove toxins (ama) from the body, balance the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), and restore physical and mental well-being. By doing so, it enhances immune function, promotes overall health, and increases longevity.
The five therapies that constitute Panchakarma are: Vamana (therapeutic emesis), which removes excess mucus and toxins through induced vomiting; Virechana (purgation), which eliminates toxins through bowel movements; Basti (enema), which cleanses the colon and rectum; Nasya (nasal cleansing), which removes excess mucus and toxins from the nasal passages; and Rakta Mokshana (blood letting), which removes impure blood and toxins. Additional therapies, such as Abhyanga (oil massage), Shirodhara (oil pouring), Swedana (steam bath), Pizhichil (herbal oil bath), and Anuvasana (medicated enema)etc., complement these five actions.
The benefits of Panchakarma therapies are numerous. This detoxification program detoxifies the body and mind, improves digestion and metabolism, enhances skin health, reduces stress and anxiety, boosts the immune system, and increases vitality and energy. We have categoriesed the panchakarma therapies into :
“Blissful Rebirth”- Rejuvenation & Relaxation therapies
ABHYANGA
(Traditional Ayurvedic Massage)
The Ancient Ayurvedic ritual of moisturizing the body with medicated warm oils,
tailored to ones body constitution.
• Provides relaxation, deep sleep and stress relief.
• Nourishes the skin, detoxifies and rejuvenates the body.
• Improves flexibility, promotes healthy joints & muscles.
PIZHICHIL
(Relaxing oil bath)
Traditional Ayurvedic treatment where warm, medicated oil is continuously
poured onto the body in a soothing, rhythmic motion.
• Relieves muscle tension & joint pain.
• Soothes and calms the nervous system.
• Treats arthritis, anxiety, hypertension and paralysis.
SHIRODHARA
(Medicated Oil Drip)
A unique therapy for profound relaxation & rejuvenation, which involves
continuous pouring of warm medicated oil onto the forehead, specially the third eye point.
• Perfect for reducing stress & boosting energy.
• Reduces migraine, insomnia, anxiety, hypertension etc.
• Prevents hair loss and premature greying.
SWEDA
(Detoxifying steam bath)
This therapy induces sweat through steam or heat, typically after anoil massage.
• Reduces stiffness, pain and inflammation in muscles and joints.
• Boosts lymphatic circulation, opens up pores & detoxifies.
• Treats Back Pain, Sciatica, Frozen shoulder etc.
SHIRO PICHU
(Calming Head Pack)
This procedure involves application of sterilized piece of cloth/ gauze dipped in medicated oil/ ghrita on the brahma randhra (crown of the head).
• Calmens the mind and nervous system.
• Relieves stress, anxiety and improves sleep.
• Soothes migraine and sinus pressure.
SHIRO ABHYANGAM
(Relaxing Head Massage)
It is a nourishing head massage that involves gently massaging the scalp,
forehead and neck with warm oils.
• Promotes relaxation and calmness.
• Improves cognitive function, enhances memory.
• Treats stroke, paralysis, parkinsonism, vision problems etc.
MUKHA ABHYANGAM
(Rejuvenating Face Massage)
It is a gentle and soothing massage of the face with warm medicated oil to nourish and rejuvenate the skin.
• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines.
• Improves skin tone & texture, relaxes facial muscles.
• Enhances facial beauty and attractiveness.
PADA ABHYANGAM
(Ayurvedic Foot Massage)
It is a holistic therapy and ancient approach towards an effective psychometric
healing. Pressure points in the foot are stimulated.
• Improves blood circulation, relieves pain in the feet.
• Relaxes and calms the mind & body.
• Treats vision problems, sciatica, calcaneal spur.
“Joint Harmony”- Personalized Care & Pain Free mobility.
SHIRO VASTI
(Cerebral oil bath)
Medicated oil is poured and pooled for a fixed duration of time, typically using a leather or rubber cap.
• Increase the blood circulation to the scalp & head.
• Nourishes the scalp, soothes & balances the nervous system.
• Corrects neurological disorders like anxiety, depression, Multiple sclerosis etc.
MERU VASTI
(Spinal oil bath)
Medicated oil is poured into a spinal compartment and left to pool for a fixed duration, targeting the entire spine and surrounding tissues.
• Relieves stiffness and disc related problems like spondylitis, ankylosing spondylosis etc.
• Improves spinal flexibility, mobility & back muscle strength.
• Enhances nerve function and circulation in sciatica.
GREEVA VASTI
( Neck oil bath)
Medicated warm oil is poured and pooled on the neck for a specific duration to nourish and calm the cervical spine, nerves and surrounding muscles.
• Relieves neck pain, stiffness & radiating pain to the upper limbs.
• Improves cervical flexibility and mobility, reduces rigidity.
• Treats cervical spondylosis, herniated discs, brachial neuralgia etc.
URO VASTI
(Chest oil bath)
Medicated warm oil is poured and pooled on the chest for a specific duration to nourish & calm the thoracic region, lungs & heart.
• Improves the lung function capacity.
• Relieves respiratory issues like asthma, bronchitis and COPD.
• Strengthens the heart & cardiovascular system.
KATI VASTI
(Lower back oil bath)
Medicated oil is poured and pooled on the lower back for a fixed duration of time to nourish and calm the lumbar region, nerves and surrounding muscles.
• Reduces stiffness & lower back pain by improving circulation.
• Relieves nerve compression & inflammation in the herniated disc.
• Treats lumbar spondylosis, sciatica, disc degeneration etc.
JANU VASTI
(Knee oil bath)
Medicated oil is poured and pooled on the knee joint for a fixed duration of time to nourish and calm the knee joint, nerves and surrounding muscles.
• Reduces pain & swelling in knee joints.
• Provides nourishment & lubrication to the joint spaces.
• Treats osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
NABHI VASTI
(Navel oil bath)
Medicated oil is poured and pooled on the navel (belly button) for a fixed duration of time to nourish and calm the abdominal region, digestive system and surrounding muscles.
• Eliminates the toxins in the gut & improves digestion.
• Corrects Gut-brain mechanism.
• Treats IBS, acid reflux, urinary problems, menstrual cramps.
HRIDYA VASTI
(Heart oil bath)
Medicated oil is poured and pooled on the heart region for a fixed duration of
time to nourish and calm the heart, cardiovascular system and surrounding
muscles.
• Improves the circulation and reduces inflammation.
• Improves blood flow and oxygenation to the heart.
• Treats Palpitations, HTN, angina, heart failure.
GREEVA PICHU
(Cervical oil therapy)
Application of warm medicated oil soaked in sterilized cotton / cloth over the
neck region.
• Reduces the tension around the muscles in the neck region.
• Increases the cervical flexibility and mobility.
• Treats cervical spondylosis, herniated discs and headaches.
URO PICHU
(Thoracic oil therapy)
Application of warm medicated oil soaked in sterilized cotton / cloth over the
thoracic region.
• Provides relaxation & improves breathing capacity.
• Treats bronchitis, asthma and COPD.
• Relieves allergies and sinusitis.
KATI PICHU
(Lumbar oil therapy)
Application of warm medicated oil soaked in sterilized cotton / cloth over the lower back region.
• Reduces muscle pain & inflammation.
• Improves the lubrication in the disc spaces.
• Treats spondylisthesis, spondylosis, other lumbar problems.
JANU PICHU
(Knee joint therapy)
Application of warm medicated oil soaked in sterilized cotton / cloth over the
knee joint region.
• Supports post surgical recovery and rehabilitation.
• Enhances athletic performance and reducing injury risk.
• Treats osteoarthritis, meniscal tears, ligament tear and tendon injuries.
“Herbal Healing “- Nourishing Tissue repair Pottali treatment.
MAMSA KIZHI
(Flesh Poultice)
Poultice made from a mixture of herbal powders, meat etc., are wrapped in a cloth and applied to the affected area of the body. It is heated in medicated oil and applied to the skin.
• Promotes relaxation and reduces stress in the muscles.
• Nourishes and rejuvenates the body tissues, skin and muscles.
• Treats arthritis, fibromyalgia and musculoskeletal disorders.
MUTTAI KIZHI
(Egg poultice)
Poultice made from eggs, herbal powders etc., are wrapped in a cloth and applied to the affected area of the body. It is heated in medicated oil and applied to the skin.
• Reduces pain and stiffness in muscles, joints and nerves.
• Reduces the inflammation and reduces the pain.
• Treats facial palsy, frozen shoulder, back pain and other joint disorders.
PODI KIZHI
( Powder poultice)
Poultice made from mixture of herbal powders are wrapped in a cloth and applied to the affected area of the body. It is heated in medicated oil and applied to the skin.
• Removes the toxins through sweat pores and reduces the inflammation.
• Relieves pain and stiffness to greater extent.
• Treats neck pain, spondylitis, sciatica, swelling in the knee joint etc.
NARANGA KIZHI
(Lemon poultice)
Poultice made from lemon pieces, mixture of herbal powders and other
ingredients are wrapped in a cloth and applied to the affected area of the body. It
is heated in medicated oil and applied to the skin.
• Relieves pain and swelling and promotes healing faster.
• Reduces local area inflammation and promotes strength.
• Helpful in musculoskeletal disorders, spondylolisthesis, heel pain etc.
ELA KIZHI
( Leaf poultice)
Poultice made from mixture of 11 herbal leaves & herbal powders are wrapped in a cloth and applied to the affected area of the body. It is heated in medicated oil and applied to the skin.
• Relieves pain and stiffness in neck & lower back region.
• Helpful in management of Vata related disorders.
• Promotes tissue repair by eliminating the toxins.
NJAVARA KIZHI
( Rice poultice)
Poultice made from special type of rice (Shashtika), milk & herbal ingredients
boiled together are wrapped in a cloth and applied to the affected area of the
body. It is heated in medicated milk and applied to the skin.
• Softens and moisturizes the skin by removing the toxins.
• Provides nourishment to the tissues, muscles, joints, skin and nerves.
• Treats paralysis, muscular dystrophy, degeneration conditions.
ISHTIKA SWEDA
(Warm brick therapy)
It is a unique ayurvedic treatment, which involves using warm brick covered with medicated leaves or pouring of medicated liquids onto the warm brick to induce sweating. The affected part is exposed to the warm brick.
• Relieves pain, inflammation, stiffness and improves circulation.
• Improves the tissue repair and regeneration in the affected part.
• Treats plantar fasciitis, calcaneal spur and other foot related problems.
VALUKA SWEDA
(Warm sand therapy)
Application of warm sand poultice to the affected area of the body. The sand is typically heated and wrapped in a cloth and applied on to the skin.
• Reduces pain and swelling of the joints.
• Induces sweating and eliminates the toxins from the body.
• Treats rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, back pain, ankle pain etc.
LAVANA SWEDA
(Warm salt therapy)
Application of warm salt poultice to the affected area of the body. The salt is typically heated and wrapped in a cloth and applied on to the skin.
• Relieves swelling and edema in the joints.
• Reduces the inflammation and improves the mobility.
• Treats back stiffness, neck stiffness, knee joint pain, heel pain etc.
UPANAHA SWEDA
(Warm herbal paste therapy)
Application of warm herbal paste to the affected area of the body. The paste is
prepared from mixture of herbs, heated to a paste and applied on to the skin and wrapped with a cloth.
• Improves the blood circulation and reduces the inflammation in the joints.
• Relaxes the muscles and relieves joint stiffness.
• Treats fractures, muscle stiffness, abscess, varicosity, arthritis etc.