Therapy name: Panchakarma Therapy
Regulatory Body:
Efficacy: Detoxification
Overview: Panchakarma is a classical Indian system of detoxification used for treatment and prevention.
How it works: Panchakarma methods are used to cleanse the body of the accumulation of doshas (toxins) that may cause obstruction of channels or ducts.
What to expect: Changes in doshas can be detected by taking pulses at three points in the wrist. The quality of each dosha can be felt by comparing movement at each point with that of a snake, a frog or a swan.
Treatment is chosen from the five panchakarma therapies according to the needs of the individual.
I. Niruha Vasthi – Herbal Enema Therapy
2. Vireka – Herbal Purgative Therapy
3. Vamana – Emesis Therapy
4. Nasya – Herbal Inhalation Therapy
5. Anuvasana Vasthi – Herbal Oil Enema Therapy
Known Contraindications: Sleeping in the daytime.