Panchakarma Detox
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Panchakarma: The Ultimate Ayurvedic Detox
Panchakarma is a rejuvenation therapy in Ayurveda. The Pancha (Five) Karma (Action) approach to disease prevention is a combination of five tried-and-tested treatment techniques that revitalizes patients by restoring their physical and mental equilibrium.
Panchakarma’s value lies in the herbal and organic medicines used, which exempts it from the risks of side effects, common to many modern-day drugs. The concept behind it is that a majority of sicknesses are caused by consumed foods and environmental toxins. Panchakarma treatment is unique since it ensures both short-term and long-term well-being of the individual. It scrupulously avoids the instant gratification approach. Shamana and Shodhana are the two categories of rejuvenation therapies practised.
Basic Theory of Panchakarma
There are two concepts that govern Panchakarma and Ayurvedic treatment approaches – one: a disease is caused when there is an imbalance or excess amam (toxins) in the body, and two: a rejuvenation therapy is required to return the body to its equilibrium. The treatment methods used for rejuvenation fall under two broad categories: Shodhana and Shamana.
Shodhana deals with detoxification of the body and containment of the spread of amam. Shamana is the healing treatment that sets the body on track for rejuvenation and revitalization. Thus, Panchakarma removes unwanted materials from the body first and then renews the bodily functions of the patient.
Shodhana
Shodhana refers to the detoxification of body for the prevention of diseases. Toxins can collect inside the human body due to a variety of factors, and treatment helps remove them through the excretory system.
According to Ayurveda, all diseases are due to dosha imbalances that cause amam, or toxins, to buildup and spread within the body. Detoxification techniques therefore focus on isolation and elimination of these harmful entities. This creates a favourable environment in the body for the improvement of the patient’s overall health.
Shamana
Shamana revitalizes the body by treating imbalances and neutralizing any impurities that remain after detoxification. It is a healing treatment. As per Ayurveda, a disease is caused when the central humours (chemical systems that govern our bodily functions) malfunction, and Shamana acts as the balm that rejuvenates and restores the balance.
Even after detoxification, the effects of toxins can linger inside the body. Shamana rejuvenates the body’s core functions, restores dosha equilibrium, and revives the systems harmed during the sickness. This palliative approach is especially helpful to those with a weak constitution.
