Panchakarma – a course of cleansing procedures originating in India over 4000 years ago, which is the basis of Ayurvedic medicine. Despite the fact that today there are many modern methods of detoxification and rejuvenation, panchakarma does not lose its relevance, this method of cleansing the body continues to be actively used. Hindus use panchakarma as a means of restoring strength after suffering ailments and believe that thanks to this, patients get back on their feet twice as fast. What is the secret of the ancient Indian system?
What is panchakarma and how effective is it
In 2002, the effectiveness of panchakarma was scientifically substantiated. Specialists from the USA, England, India and Japan studied the blood counts of people who underwent such a course of cleansing the body. It turned out that the Indian technique contributed to a decrease in the level of toxins in the blood by 58%. Such results can be achieved through the use of herbal infusions and oils, which contribute to the fact that toxic substances take a water-soluble form and are more easily excreted from the body.
The scheme of panchakarma has remained the same as in ancient times. For the first 7 days, oiling of the body is carried out, for which ghee is drunk on an empty stomach. In this way, it is possible to achieve softening of old toxins and protect the mucous membranes of the digestive system. After oiling, thermal procedures are carried out: the body is steamed using a steam of infusion of Indian herbs in an Indian sauna. This is followed by the actual cleansing, which consists of 5 stages. Types of procedures and their duration is determined for each person individually.
Stages of body cleansing panchakarma
Vaman. The first stage – taking emetic drugs. According to the doctors of Ayurveda, in this way it is possible to free the lungs, stomach and maxillary sinuses from mucus. To induce a gag reflex, bitter herbal decoctions are used that irritate the root of the tongue.
Modern doctors do not consider the process of vomiting to be a very useful procedure, since gastric juice has a destructive effect on the esophageal mucosa. But Ayurvedic doctors are convinced that this cannot harm in any way, because the oil taken during preparation for cleansing the body provides unsurpassed protection for the esophagus. In addition, during panchakarma the patient adheres to a vegetarian diet, and one day before the emetics are taken, only thin rice porridge in water can be consumed, which greatly softens the procedure.
Virechana. At this stage of cleansing the body, such Ayurvedic laxatives are taken: prunes, castor oil, Alexandrine leaf, and cow's milk with ghee.
Vasty. The colon is cleansed using two types of enemas, based on vegetable decoctions and oils. The herbal enema is applied on an empty stomach, and the oil enema – after eating. Adherents of Ayurveda believe that thanks to this procedure, it is possible to achieve “rejuvenation” colon and heal the body, as healing substances are absorbed into the blood from the intestines.
Nastya. This phase of Ayurvedic cleansing of the body involves the introduction of medicines through the nose. Ayurvedic doctors believe that through this procedure it is possible to cleanse the head area and contribute to the treatment of diseases of the ears, throat and nose, as well as improve mental abilities.
Rakta moksha. Final procedure – bloodletting, its purpose is to cleanse the skin of toxins. To pierce the skin, the doctor uses a medical needle, which pierces the vein and releases no more than 300 ml of blood. This procedure is contraindicated for people suffering from edema, anemia, dehydration, and those with a tendency to hypotension.
The full complex takes about two weeks to a month. It is recommended to take a vacation for this time, and after the end of the procedures, carefully and gradually return to normal life. After the course of cleansing the body is completed, the patient is given a special diet.
If pranchakarma was carried out according to all the rules, it should cause lightness in the body and clear the mind.
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