Raktamokshana therapy
Raktamokshana is a highly specialized and essential minor surgical procedure in Ayurveda. The term translates literally to ‘blood purification’ or ‘bloodletting’ (‘Rakta’ means blood, and ‘Mokshana’ means release or removal). This therapeutic measure is designed to remove vitiated (impure) blood from the body, thereby cleansing the circulatory system and balancing the Pitta Dosha, which is […]
Nasya therapy
Nasya, a vital therapy within Ayurveda’s Panchakarma, is the therapeutic administration of medicated oils, herbal juices, or powders through the nasal passages. The nose is considered the gateway to the head (Shira) in Ayurveda, and Nasya therapy directly targets the head, neck, and upper respiratory tract. By cleansing and lubricating these passages, Nasya helps balance […]
Vasti Therapy
Vasti (also known as Basti) is considered the most important and most powerful therapeutic procedure among the five primary actions of Panchakarma in Ayurveda. It involves the introduction of medicated substances typically herbal oils, decoctions, or milk into the colon and rectum through the anal route. The colon is considered the main seat of Vata Dosha, and Vasti is the […]
Virechanam therapy
Virechana is one of the five core therapeutic measures of Panchakarma in Ayurveda. It is a controlled and medicated purgation therapy that aims to cleanse the body by eliminating excess Pitta Dosha (the fire and water humor) from its primary site, the small intestine. This procedure helps remove accumulated toxins (Ama) from the liver, gallbladder, […]
Vamanam therapy
Vamana, a key procedure in Panchakarma, is a specialized form of therapeutic vomiting or emesis. The term Vamana literally means “to cause vomiting.” It is primarily used to eliminate excess Kapha Dosha (the phlegm humor) from the body, particularly from the chest and upper gastrointestinal tract. This detoxification process is designed to address a wide […]
