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Therapiesपञ्चकर्म चिकित्सा

Classical therapies, prescribed one patient at a time

Every therapy below has a specific indication and a specific set of people it is wrong for. None of them is sold as a package, and none is recommended without an assessment first.

These pages describe what each therapy involves so you can arrive at a consultation informed. They are not a menu to choose from — suitability depends on your constitution, your current strength and the season.

पञ्चकर्म

Panchakarma

A staged purification programme that removes accumulated metabolic waste before rebuilding strength. Planned individually — never a fixed package.

Chronic conditionsRecurring relapsesSeasonal reset
7–21 days

अभ्यङ्ग

Abhyanga

Warm medicated-oil massage applied along the direction of the tissues. The foundation of Vata care and the most under-rated daily therapy.

Anxiety and restlessnessDry skinFatigue
45–60 minutes

शिरोधारा

Shirodhara

A continuous, precisely warmed stream of oil poured across the forehead. Profoundly settling for a mind that will not switch off.

InsomniaAnxietyBurnout
30–45 minutes

नस्य

Nasya

Medicated oils or powders delivered through the nasal passage — the direct route to the head, sinuses and mind.

SinusitisAllergic rhinitisMigraine
20–30 minutes

विरेचन

Virechana

Supervised therapeutic purgation to clear excess Pitta from the liver and small intestine. Preceded by days of internal oleation.

AcidityEczema and psoriasisHormonal acne
5–10 days with preparation

बस्ति

Basti

Medicated enema therapy — considered the single most effective intervention for Vata disorders and chronic joint conditions.

ArthritisIBSSciatica
8–30 days

उद्वर्तन

Udvartana

Dry or semi-dry herbal powder massage worked against the direction of hair growth to mobilise stagnant Kapha and subcutaneous fat.

Weight managementPCOSSluggish metabolism
40–50 minutes

रसायन

Rasayana

Rejuvenation therapy prescribed after purification, or on its own during recovery — herbs and routine chosen to rebuild strength and immunity.

Post-illness recoveryLow immunityChronic fatigue
1–3 months

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