Treatments

Snehapanam

(Sanskrit  explanation about Snehapanam)

Snehapanam is a progressive ghee therapy ( Ghritham) , which helps in optimizing the level of good fat in the  body. The decrease of good fat in the body leads to dryness which paves way for diseases and adversely affects the efficiency of the body. In Snehapanam  medicated Ghee  or oil is ingested into the patient orally  . The patient has to take this composition and the   process continues for the next 7 days , depending on the level of dryness. The ghee with medical essence of herbs is easily absorbed by the body. The herbs used in this combination may differ as per the requirement of the patient. Separate herbal combinations are used to reduce stress levels, boast immunity etc.  Snehapanam is an important step in the ‘body purification process.’

Swedanam

(Sanskrit  explanation about Svethana)
Swedanam  is a procedure called steaming. In  this process the bodily toxins are dispelled thorough the skin in the form of sweat . By doing this it helps to cleanse the toxins in the peripherals.

It helps to remove the inflammation if there is any in the lymphatic system or in the extremities. The bodily toxins are expelled . This process usually precedes the internal cleansing processes of Panchakarma.

Vamanam

(Sanskrit  explanation about Vamanam)

Snehapanam is followed by Vamanam  or  Emesis( medicine induced or therapeutic vomiting) .  After continuous intake of medication(Ghritham or Thailam with Herbal mixture)  , the body will reach a stage where it cannot absorb any more. A mixture of medicated  milk to induce emesis follows  . After consuming this combination the patients vomits and through this process ,all the unnecessary mucus , phlegm and unwanted water element is eliminated from the body.  After  Vamanam ,the patient feels completely relaxed, refreshed, and may feel as if a huge block of energy is removed completely .  The upper part of the body is thoroughly cleansed by this process. This treatment is ideal for patients with too much of inflammation or mucus. It has been  noticed, that major ailments like Sinusitis , Migraine, neurological, epilepsy and minor issues like inflammations,  snoring, sleep apnea etc. ,subsides post this treatment .

Virechanam

(Sanskrit  explanation about Virechanm)

Virechanam follows Snehapanam .In Virechanam or therapeutic Purgation, medicine is ingested into the patient’s small intestine and subsequently cleanses the entire digestive system and the body as a whole The patient may have to go to the toilet at least 5 to 6 times depending upon the dosage of the medicine .Apart from cleaning the small intestine,  Virechanam  helps to clean the liver and also the gall bladder gets cleansed .These two organs are closely related to the metabolism, which is happening in the small intestine. The cleansing these vital organs will help in elimination of toxins effectively.

Nasyakarma

(Sanskrit  explanation about Nasyam)

Nasyakarma is the procedure of administering medicines through the nose. Nasyam is generally given  to patients with higher swelling or inflammation levels  and it helps in removing unwanted Phlegm and toxins from the body. It is an excellent therapy for Thoracic& Cervical ( head & neck)

Nostrils are considered to be the entrance to the head and the medicine administered through the nostrils easily spreads all over the head.

The medicine used will be a combination of herbs and oils which will differ from patient to patient .

Dhoopanam, a procedure of inhaling medicated smoke through the nose and exhaling it through the mouth is also done along with Nasyam

Vasthi

(Sanskrit  explanation about Vasthi)

Vasthi or Therupatic  Enema , is an important treatment in Panchakarma. While purifying the digestive tract , the most difficult and important part of the whole process is cleaning the intestine ,because the large intestine is the ‘trash heap’ of the whole digestive tract . The intestine is storing all the toxins, the waste materials, the fermented materials and also bad microbes or bacteria and cleaning that, is one of the most  profound aspect of Panchakaram.  Vasthi is  the treatment methodology used to cleanse the large intestine. While administering the medicine through mouth , the medicine will not reach the intestine properly because the other organs  will absorb the same. So in Vasthi medical compositons are administered through the Rectal Canal, so that the medicine directly reaches intestine. Once the intestine is cleansed the body’s energy level really goes up. Vasthi is an ideal & best treatment for allergies, hemiplegia, neurological & arthritic disorders, gout, sexual disorders , urology & spinal disorders, Nephrology issues, constipation and irritable Bowel movement.

Rakthamoksham

(Sanskrit  explanation about Rakthamoksham)

After Vasthi the entire digestive system gets cleared . The cleansing process the purifies the blood  too.  Now it has to be ensured that the pure blood flows through the body and for that the existing impure blood is  to be removed. This process of removing impure blood from the body is called Rakthamoksham.  In Rakthamoksham ,  existing impure blood is removed  in small quantities using a syringe , this boasts  production of new pure blood and this flows all over the body. This process helps in clearing complications related to blood flow, it removes toxins, enhances the complexion of the body ,improves immunity and keeps the body intact. Ailments treated by Rakthmoksham includes skin diseases , Psoriasis, gout, allergies etc.

With Rakthamoksham, the entire Panchakarma process is completed and the body is cleansed from ‘mouth to rectum’.