The whole globe is turning to India for their health needs - due to the gaining popularity and proper propagation of the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda!
It may be very familiar to most people in the name of the well-known Panchakarma. But is Panchakarma all about Ayurvedic treatments? Let's have a look into the Concept of Treatment in Ayurveda.
Whenever the equilibrium of Doshas gets disturbed, mild symptoms occur. If this disequilibrium is out of proportion, then it gets expressed as a disease.
For bringing back this equilibrium into normalcy, we have two main modalities - Shodhana (Purification/Detox) and Shamana (Pacifying with medicines).
Shodhana is what we call by the name "Panchakarma - The five purifying measures)" [Pancha~five ; Karma~Action/Treatment]. These are as follows:-
But even more important in Panchakarma is the Purvakarma (Pre-Panchakarma preparation), which requires close monitoring of the individual for particular signs denoting various stages of Dosha transformations. Proper attainment of the desired stage in Purvakarma is very much necessary for the successful outcome of Panchakarma!
Shamana refers to usage of internal and external medicines in order to pacify the imbalanced Doshas. In certain situations, oleation therapies like various kinds of massages and the sudation techniques like Podikizhi, Elakizhi, Njavarakizhi, and so on May also be considered under the heading of Shamana.
Authentic Ayurvedic line of management includes detailed examination of the person by a Doctor who specialises in Ayurveda and deciding a care plan ideal for individual requirements. Administration of Panchakarma requires extreme medical supervision by a well versed Team who are capable of managing every situation in the most suitable manner.