One of the fundamental concepts of Ayurvedic management of diseases is to eliminate toxic materials (vitiated dosas) from the body in order to cure a disease. PANCHAKARMA THERAPY is designed to eliminate the toxic materials. It is postulated that the toxic materials of the body need to be eliminated radically before a palliative therapy is given. The palliative therapy in the form of drugs and diets may not be effective unless the body channels are properly cleansed and toxic materials are eliminated.

PANCHAKARMA THERAPY is believed to purify or cleanse all the body tissues and to bring about the harmony of Tridosha (i.e., vata, pitta, kapha, and manasa dosas [i.e., Raja, and Tama]) and to obtain long-lasting beneficial effects.

PANCHAKARMA THERAPY is not merely a therapeutic regimen, but it may be considered a management tool when used at certain tissue and body parts. It promotes and preserves the individual’s normal health. PANCHAKARMA THERAPY is an important component of Ayurvedic management of diseases. It is the comprehensive method of internal purification of the body through VAMANA (Emesis), VIRECHANA (Purgation), VASTI (Enema) , NASYA (Errhines), and RAKTHAMOKSHA (Bloodletting).

PANCHAKARMA THERAPY is indicated in arthritis, paralysis, neuromuscular diseases and in respiratory, gastrointestinal, ENT, and several blood-related disorders with great benefits. PANCHAKARMA THERAPY is contraindicated in certain conditions like acute fevers, in various debilitating diseases, and in certain tumours and cancers of different organs; it is also contraindicated in children, the elderly, and pregnant women.