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''Panchakarma'' literally means five therapeutic procedures. These are generally indicated for expelling out the excessively aggravated ''dosha'' and maintain balance of ''dosha'' in body.
==Panchakarma==
''Panchakarma'' literally means five therapeutic procedures. These are generally indicated for expelling out the excessively aggravated ''dosha'' and maintain equilibrium of ''dosha'' in body. [[Panchakarma]] is the most essential part of Ayurveda treatments. It can be practiced as preventive, preservative, promotive, curative and rehabilitative therapy as per the need of the patient.<ref>Bhatted S, Shukla V D, Thakar A, Bhatt N N. A study on Vasantika Vamana (therapeutic emesis in spring season) - A preventive measure for diseases of Kapha origin. AYU [serial online] 2011 [cited 2019 Feb 20];32:181-6. Available from: http://www.ayujournal.org/text.asp?2011/32/2/181/92562</ref>
==Five therapeutic procedures==
1. ''Vamana'' ( therapeutic emesis)
===1. ''Vamana'' ( therapeutic emesis):===
It is beneficial in vitiation of Kapha dosha disorders. For preservation of health, it is followed in Vasanta ritu (spring season) during March-April in India.<ref>Bhatted S, Shukla V D, Thakar A, Bhatt N N. A study on Vasantika Vamana (therapeutic emesis in spring season) - A preventive measure for diseases of Kapha origin. AYU [serial online] 2011 [cited 2019 Feb 20];32:181-6. Available from: http://www.ayujournal.org/text.asp?2011/32/2/181/92562</ref>
2. ''Virechana'' (therapeutic purgation)
===2. ''Virechana'' (therapeutic purgation)===It is beneficial in vitiation of Pitta dosha disorders. For preservation of health, it is followed in Sharada ritu (autumn season) during October in India.
3. ''Basti'' (therapeutic enema) including ''Niruha'' (enema with medicinal decoction) and ''Anuvasana'' (enema with unctuous substance mainly oil)
===3. ''Basti'' (therapeutic enema)===
It includes two types viz. ''Niruha'' (enema with medicinal decoction) and ''Anuvasana'' (enema with unctuous substance mainly oil).It is beneficial in vitiation of Vata dosha disorders. For preservation of health, it is followed in Varsha ritu (rainy season) during July-August in India.
4. ''Nasya'' ( nasal errhines/ drug delivery through nose)
===4. ''Nasya'' (nasal errhines/ drug delivery through nose)===
It is indicated in the disorders of body parts above the supra-clavicular region like head, ear, nose and throat.
5. ''Raktamokshana'' (blood letting modalities)
===5.''Raktamokshana'' (blood letting modalities)===
This procedure is indicated in vitiation of blood specifically in the diseases like Kushtha(skin diseases), Vatarakta etc.
The description of ''Panchakarma'' procedures is elaborated in sections of [[Siddhi Sthana]] and [[Sutra Sthana]] chapters. The medicines used in these procedures are described in [[Kalpa Sthana]].
The description of ''Panchakarma'' procedures is elaborated in sections of [[Siddhi Sthana]] and [[Sutra Sthana]] chapters. The medicines used in these procedures are described in [[Kalpa Sthana]].
==References==