Introduction To Panchakarma
Sathya N. Dornala
Swami Vivekanand Ayurvedic Panchakarma Hospital
Dilshad garden, Delhi – 95
Copyright & Disclaimer
 All material in this presentation particularly ACRONYMS
and other unique thought contents may be copied,
reproduced, distributed, republished, displayed, posted
or transmitted in any form or by any means with proper
citation.
VASTI CHIKITSA
KING OF AYURVEDIC THERAPEUTICS
SHIRODHARA
QUEEN OF AYURVEDIC THERAPEUTICS
Introduction
 Panchakarma is a “buzzword” in the field of Ayurveda.
 Buzzword - A technical word or phrase that has become
fashionable, typically as a slogan.
 Panchakarma is a therapeutic regime aims at
eliminating toxic elements from the body.
 Superspeciality branch of Ayurveda
Therapeutic strategy
Trividha chikitsa - Therapeutic triad
 Nidana parivarjana (Avoidance of causative factors)
 Samshamana (Pacification treatment)
 Samsodhana (Radical/Purification therapy)
(Ch.Vi.7/30)
Shadupakrama
Therapeutic principles - Six fold therapeutics
Langhana : Brimhana
Rukshana : Snehanam
Swedanam : Stambhanam
Panchakarma
Therapeutic methodology/technology
 Pancha+Karma = (five + regime) Therapeutic Pentad
 The word ‘karma’ in panchakarma denotes “bahu iti
kartavyata” (Ch.Sa.Su.2/15 Chakrapani) which means
multifaceted five therapeutic actions.
 Karmasu iti kaushalam (skillful actions)
 Science of Metabolic detoxification (vishaharan) &
Art of Biopurification (shuddhikaran) and Rejuvenation
(kayakalp)
Significance of PK
 Motor vehicle service is a series of maintenance procedures
carried out at a set time interval or after the vehicle has travelled
a certain distance – to extend the life (in terms of Quantity and
Quality) of the vehicle.
 Panchakarma (Bioservicing) – Removal of cumulated impurities
or toxic metabolites, especially from bodily fluids particularly in
LSD/CNCD, which are refractory in nature.
Objectives of Panchakarma
 To maintain positive health in a healthy individual (Preventive PK)
 To obtain extraordinary qualities like Rasayana & Vajikarana
(Promotive PK)
 To treat/remove the ailments of a diseased person (Curative PK)
(Ch.Si 1/53)
Definition of Panchakarma
 Pancha+Karma= (five + regime) Therapeutic Pentad
 Bio-Cleansing Therapeutic Pentad (BCTP)
 Systemic Detoxification
 Systemic Biopurification
 Def:- It is basically a bio-cleansing regimen, which
facilitates the body system for better bio-availability of
the pharmacological therapies, besides achieving
homeostasis of doshas.
Why do we need Biopurification
Major Elimination systems
Pancha Pratyangas - SKILL
 Skin (Twacha)
 Kidneys (Vrikka)
 Intestines (Colon) (Antra)
 Lungs (Phupphusa)
 Liver (Yakrit)
Principles of Panchakarma
 Srotoshodhana (Channels/pores cleansing)
 Bringing accumulated doshas from shakha to
Koshta (GIT) and elimination through nearest
route.
 Samsarjana karma
 Non-Relapse/
 Non-Recurrence of the diseases
Application of Panchakarma
Preventive PK
VIRECHANA
VAMANA
VASTI
KAPHA
PITHA
VATHA
VASANTHA
SARATH
VARSHA
Uniqueness of Ayurveda
Dosha Chikitsa (Curative PK)
Dosha/Tx Shodana
Vata Vasti
Pitta Virechana
Kapha Vamana
General Guidelines
Don’t s
 Daytime sleep & Curd intake
 Driving of vehicles
 Walking, standing and travelling
for longer duration
 Suppression of natural urges
 Exercise
 Exposure to AC, breezes, sunlight,
smoke, dust etc.,
 Irregular dietary intake
 Sexual Intercourse
 Grief, Anger,
 Swimming
Do’s
 Use lukewarm/normal water
 Following physicians instructions
strictly to avoid complications or to
get maximum benefit
General Guidelines
Indications
 Chronic & Rehabilitative conditions
like Paralysis, Multiple sclerosis,
Multiple fractures, Psoriasis,
Spondylosis, Arthritis, Parkinsonism,
Cerebral palsy, Obesity, Infertility etc.,
Contra-Indications
 Menstruation phase
 Nursing mother
 Complicated pregnancy
 Acute/Emergency conditions
 Non-co-operative patients
 Indigestion
 Navajwara
 Hungry and thirsty
 Consumed alcohol
Administration of Panchakarma
 Major/Main Procedures (Classical PK)
 Sub procedures (Keraliya PK)
 Specialized procedures (Kriyakalp)
 Miscellaneous procedures
Major/Main Procedures
(Classical Panchakarma)
Vamana
(Therapeutic emesis)
Virechana
(Therapeutic purgation)
Vasti
(Therapeutic enema)
Nasya
(Therapeutic errhines)
Rakta mokshana
(Blood letting)
Vamana
Therapeutic benefits
 Pratishyaya
 Kasa
 Nava jwara
 Skin disease
 Indigestion
 Urticaria
 Obesity
 Hridroga etc.,
Virechana
Therapeutic benefits
 Jeerna jwara
 Skin disease, Fistula in ano, Piles
 Diseases of spleen
 Erysipelas
 Udavarta
 Burning sensation in the body
 Jaundice
 Vatarakta (Gout)
 Pakshaghat etc.,
Vasti
Therapeutic benefits
 Niruha vasti
 Anuvasana vasti
 Matra vasti
 Uttara vasti
Nasya
(Therapeutic benefits)
Raktamokshana
(Therapeutic benefits)
Sub Procedures
(Keraliya Panchakarma)
Pinda sweda
Sarvanga dhara
(Pizhichil)
Shirodhara
Shirobasti
Lepam
(Shiro/Anna/Ekang)
Keraleeya Panchakarma
 The conditions, specially chronic ailments,
where one need to administer ‘sukha snehana
swedana’ simultaneously form of poorvakarma to
transform and bring the doshas from sakha to
kosta and then to eliminate them from the body
intermittently through various routes by five-
fold treatment methods is termed as ‘Keraleeya
Panchakarma’
PINDA SWEDA
 VALUKA SWEDA
 ISHTIKA SWEDA
 MRITTIKA SWEDA
 SALVANA SWEDA
 TUSA PINDA SWEDA
 CHURNA SWEDA
(Podikizhi)
 PATRA POTTALI SWEDA (Elakizhi)
 JAMBIRANDA SWEDA
(Naranga/Mutta kizhi)
 Bala/Vacha Kshira Dhumam
(Palpuka)
 BHASPA SWEDA
 SASTIKA SALI PINDA SWEDA
(Njavarakizhi)
 MAMSA KIZHI
Before After
Spectral wave Picometer Images
SARVANGA DHARA
Oil bathing/Oil birthing
 Benefits in Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal
conditions. This is highly rejuvenative. It gives both
shodana and shamana benefits.
SHIRODHARA
Shirodhara & Shivalinga
SHIRODHARA – Passive Meditation
 Pouring of warm herbal oil over the
forehead.
 Rejuvenates the nervous system, releases
emotions, opens the subtle channels and
unfolds bliss throughout the mind and
body.
 'You are neither asleep nor hypnotised,
but it's like having a deep and
penetrating massage on the mind.
 Effects Psycho and Cardio Neuro
Immunology
AYURVEDIC TRANSCRANIAL OIL DRIPPING STIMULATION THERAPY
KINDS OF SHIRODHARA
 Taila dhara
 Takra dhara
 Ksheera dhara
 Ghrita dhara
 Jala dhara
 Stanya dhara
Whom it is compulsory
 Computer professionals
 Lawyers & Doctors
 BPO workers
 Night shift employees
 Frequent flyers
 Writers & Thinkers
 Teachers & Researchers
 Office jobs
 Singers etc.,
Therapeutic Benefits
 Hypertension
 Diabetes
 Eye & ENT disorders
 Mental disorders
 Hair problems
 Headaches
 Skin diseases
 Nervous system disorders etc.,
Mode of action
 The processes of Dhara are having
direct links with the brain through
neural pathways connecting the
HYPOTHALAMUS, which is
responsible for the regulation of
mood, sleep rhythm, behavioural
pattern, temperature regulation,
blood pressure and autonomic
balance, by stimulating them and
producing the desired results.
SHIROBASTI
 Dryness of the scalp
 Itching on the head
 Head-ache/ Migraine
 ENT diseases
 Burning sensation on the head.
 Diseases of the head.
 Cracking of the skin of the scalp &
hair fall.
 Facial paralysis.
 Diseases of the eye due to
weakness of nerves.
 Insomnia & Stress
 Dry nose
 Cervical spondylosis
LEPAM (Poultice)
 A soft, moist mass of material (either hot or
cold), typically of plant material or flour, applied
to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation.
Specialized procedures
(Kriyakalp) – S.A.P.T.A
 Seka
 Ashchyotana
 Putpaka,
 Tarpana/ Netra vasti,
 Anjana
 Pindi/Kavalika
 Bidalaka/Vartma lepa
Miscellaneous Procedures
Abhyanga
Udwartanam
Kati basti
Greeva basti
Janu vasti
Hrid vasti
Nabhi vasti
Gandush Dhoomapan
Karnapooran
Thalam
Pichu
Benefits of Abhyanga
 Jarahar-reduces rate of ageing
 Sramahar – reduces fatigue
 Vatahar – pacifies vata
 Drishti prasadak – improves eye sight
 Pushtikar – strengthens body
 Ayushkar – increses longevity
 Swapnakar – induces normal sleep
 Twakdardya – skin smooth and strong
 Klesha sahatwa – tolerance against disease
 Abhigat sahatwa – tolerance against injuries
 Kapha vata nirodhak – protects against vk disorders
 Mrigavarna bala prada – strength and color to skin
CHURNA ABHYANGAM UDWARTANAM
AYURVEDIC OIL POOLING
THERAPIES
 Kati vasti
 Greeva vasti
 Janu vasti
 Nabhi vasti
 Hrid vasti
 Prishta vasti
KATI BASTI
GRIVA BASTI
JANU BASTI
URO/HRID BASTI
NABHI / CHAKRA BASTI
GANDOOSHAM DHOOMAPANAM
KARNA PURANA
PICHU
THALAPOTHICHIL
JARAJANYA SOSHA/ FRAILTY SYNDROME/ DOWAGER’S HUMP
Panchakarma in Daily Life
Abhyanga
Siroabhyanga
Padabhyanga
Udwartana
Pratimarsa nasya
Anjana
Gandusha
Dhumapana
Karnapoorna
SPAanchakarma
 Solus Per Aqua [S P A] - Latin for health or relaxation
thru water
 Health Club which offering various kinds of health
therapies like traditional massages, facial and body
cleansing procedures and also advises on how to live
healthy like what kind of food and drink diets, various
kinds of exercise or aerobics..etc.
Probable mode of action of PK
 It eliminates the metabolic wastes & toxins
 It cleanses the micro & macro channels -- cell to
system
 It helps in early repair off tissues and improves
nourishment & tissue perfusion
 It prevents early ageing and relaxes both body and
mind
 It increases the bioavailability of the drug and
excretion of unwanted substances
Conclusion
 PK is the fundamental basis of Ayurvedic therapies.
This internal purification therapy give long lasting /
everlasting results.
 Ayurveda – Being the Science of soil, it suits us
most.
 Centuries hold Ayurveda is Centuries ahead.

Introduction To Panchakarma

  • 1.
    Introduction To Panchakarma SathyaN. Dornala Swami Vivekanand Ayurvedic Panchakarma Hospital Dilshad garden, Delhi – 95
  • 2.
    Copyright & Disclaimer All material in this presentation particularly ACRONYMS and other unique thought contents may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means with proper citation.
  • 3.
    VASTI CHIKITSA KING OFAYURVEDIC THERAPEUTICS SHIRODHARA QUEEN OF AYURVEDIC THERAPEUTICS
  • 4.
    Introduction  Panchakarma isa “buzzword” in the field of Ayurveda.  Buzzword - A technical word or phrase that has become fashionable, typically as a slogan.  Panchakarma is a therapeutic regime aims at eliminating toxic elements from the body.  Superspeciality branch of Ayurveda
  • 5.
    Therapeutic strategy Trividha chikitsa- Therapeutic triad  Nidana parivarjana (Avoidance of causative factors)  Samshamana (Pacification treatment)  Samsodhana (Radical/Purification therapy) (Ch.Vi.7/30)
  • 6.
    Shadupakrama Therapeutic principles -Six fold therapeutics Langhana : Brimhana Rukshana : Snehanam Swedanam : Stambhanam
  • 7.
    Panchakarma Therapeutic methodology/technology  Pancha+Karma= (five + regime) Therapeutic Pentad  The word ‘karma’ in panchakarma denotes “bahu iti kartavyata” (Ch.Sa.Su.2/15 Chakrapani) which means multifaceted five therapeutic actions.  Karmasu iti kaushalam (skillful actions)  Science of Metabolic detoxification (vishaharan) & Art of Biopurification (shuddhikaran) and Rejuvenation (kayakalp)
  • 8.
    Significance of PK Motor vehicle service is a series of maintenance procedures carried out at a set time interval or after the vehicle has travelled a certain distance – to extend the life (in terms of Quantity and Quality) of the vehicle.  Panchakarma (Bioservicing) – Removal of cumulated impurities or toxic metabolites, especially from bodily fluids particularly in LSD/CNCD, which are refractory in nature.
  • 9.
    Objectives of Panchakarma To maintain positive health in a healthy individual (Preventive PK)  To obtain extraordinary qualities like Rasayana & Vajikarana (Promotive PK)  To treat/remove the ailments of a diseased person (Curative PK) (Ch.Si 1/53)
  • 10.
    Definition of Panchakarma Pancha+Karma= (five + regime) Therapeutic Pentad  Bio-Cleansing Therapeutic Pentad (BCTP)  Systemic Detoxification  Systemic Biopurification  Def:- It is basically a bio-cleansing regimen, which facilitates the body system for better bio-availability of the pharmacological therapies, besides achieving homeostasis of doshas.
  • 11.
    Why do weneed Biopurification Major Elimination systems Pancha Pratyangas - SKILL  Skin (Twacha)  Kidneys (Vrikka)  Intestines (Colon) (Antra)  Lungs (Phupphusa)  Liver (Yakrit)
  • 12.
    Principles of Panchakarma Srotoshodhana (Channels/pores cleansing)  Bringing accumulated doshas from shakha to Koshta (GIT) and elimination through nearest route.  Samsarjana karma  Non-Relapse/  Non-Recurrence of the diseases
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    Dosha Chikitsa (CurativePK) Dosha/Tx Shodana Vata Vasti Pitta Virechana Kapha Vamana
  • 16.
    General Guidelines Don’t s Daytime sleep & Curd intake  Driving of vehicles  Walking, standing and travelling for longer duration  Suppression of natural urges  Exercise  Exposure to AC, breezes, sunlight, smoke, dust etc.,  Irregular dietary intake  Sexual Intercourse  Grief, Anger,  Swimming Do’s  Use lukewarm/normal water  Following physicians instructions strictly to avoid complications or to get maximum benefit
  • 17.
    General Guidelines Indications  Chronic& Rehabilitative conditions like Paralysis, Multiple sclerosis, Multiple fractures, Psoriasis, Spondylosis, Arthritis, Parkinsonism, Cerebral palsy, Obesity, Infertility etc., Contra-Indications  Menstruation phase  Nursing mother  Complicated pregnancy  Acute/Emergency conditions  Non-co-operative patients  Indigestion  Navajwara  Hungry and thirsty  Consumed alcohol
  • 18.
    Administration of Panchakarma Major/Main Procedures (Classical PK)  Sub procedures (Keraliya PK)  Specialized procedures (Kriyakalp)  Miscellaneous procedures
  • 19.
    Major/Main Procedures (Classical Panchakarma) Vamana (Therapeuticemesis) Virechana (Therapeutic purgation) Vasti (Therapeutic enema) Nasya (Therapeutic errhines) Rakta mokshana (Blood letting)
  • 21.
    Vamana Therapeutic benefits  Pratishyaya Kasa  Nava jwara  Skin disease  Indigestion  Urticaria  Obesity  Hridroga etc.,
  • 22.
    Virechana Therapeutic benefits  Jeernajwara  Skin disease, Fistula in ano, Piles  Diseases of spleen  Erysipelas  Udavarta  Burning sensation in the body  Jaundice  Vatarakta (Gout)  Pakshaghat etc.,
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    Vasti Therapeutic benefits  Niruhavasti  Anuvasana vasti  Matra vasti  Uttara vasti
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    Sub Procedures (Keraliya Panchakarma) Pindasweda Sarvanga dhara (Pizhichil) Shirodhara Shirobasti Lepam (Shiro/Anna/Ekang)
  • 27.
    Keraleeya Panchakarma  Theconditions, specially chronic ailments, where one need to administer ‘sukha snehana swedana’ simultaneously form of poorvakarma to transform and bring the doshas from sakha to kosta and then to eliminate them from the body intermittently through various routes by five- fold treatment methods is termed as ‘Keraleeya Panchakarma’
  • 28.
    PINDA SWEDA  VALUKASWEDA  ISHTIKA SWEDA  MRITTIKA SWEDA  SALVANA SWEDA  TUSA PINDA SWEDA  CHURNA SWEDA (Podikizhi)  PATRA POTTALI SWEDA (Elakizhi)  JAMBIRANDA SWEDA (Naranga/Mutta kizhi)  Bala/Vacha Kshira Dhumam (Palpuka)  BHASPA SWEDA  SASTIKA SALI PINDA SWEDA (Njavarakizhi)  MAMSA KIZHI
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    SARVANGA DHARA Oil bathing/Oilbirthing  Benefits in Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions. This is highly rejuvenative. It gives both shodana and shamana benefits.
  • 31.
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    SHIRODHARA – PassiveMeditation  Pouring of warm herbal oil over the forehead.  Rejuvenates the nervous system, releases emotions, opens the subtle channels and unfolds bliss throughout the mind and body.  'You are neither asleep nor hypnotised, but it's like having a deep and penetrating massage on the mind.  Effects Psycho and Cardio Neuro Immunology AYURVEDIC TRANSCRANIAL OIL DRIPPING STIMULATION THERAPY
  • 34.
    KINDS OF SHIRODHARA Taila dhara  Takra dhara  Ksheera dhara  Ghrita dhara  Jala dhara  Stanya dhara Whom it is compulsory  Computer professionals  Lawyers & Doctors  BPO workers  Night shift employees  Frequent flyers  Writers & Thinkers  Teachers & Researchers  Office jobs  Singers etc.,
  • 35.
    Therapeutic Benefits  Hypertension Diabetes  Eye & ENT disorders  Mental disorders  Hair problems  Headaches  Skin diseases  Nervous system disorders etc., Mode of action  The processes of Dhara are having direct links with the brain through neural pathways connecting the HYPOTHALAMUS, which is responsible for the regulation of mood, sleep rhythm, behavioural pattern, temperature regulation, blood pressure and autonomic balance, by stimulating them and producing the desired results.
  • 37.
    SHIROBASTI  Dryness ofthe scalp  Itching on the head  Head-ache/ Migraine  ENT diseases  Burning sensation on the head.  Diseases of the head.  Cracking of the skin of the scalp & hair fall.  Facial paralysis.  Diseases of the eye due to weakness of nerves.  Insomnia & Stress  Dry nose  Cervical spondylosis
  • 38.
    LEPAM (Poultice)  Asoft, moist mass of material (either hot or cold), typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation.
  • 39.
    Specialized procedures (Kriyakalp) –S.A.P.T.A  Seka  Ashchyotana  Putpaka,  Tarpana/ Netra vasti,  Anjana  Pindi/Kavalika  Bidalaka/Vartma lepa
  • 40.
    Miscellaneous Procedures Abhyanga Udwartanam Kati basti Greevabasti Janu vasti Hrid vasti Nabhi vasti Gandush Dhoomapan Karnapooran Thalam Pichu
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    Benefits of Abhyanga Jarahar-reduces rate of ageing  Sramahar – reduces fatigue  Vatahar – pacifies vata  Drishti prasadak – improves eye sight  Pushtikar – strengthens body  Ayushkar – increses longevity  Swapnakar – induces normal sleep  Twakdardya – skin smooth and strong  Klesha sahatwa – tolerance against disease  Abhigat sahatwa – tolerance against injuries  Kapha vata nirodhak – protects against vk disorders  Mrigavarna bala prada – strength and color to skin
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    AYURVEDIC OIL POOLING THERAPIES Kati vasti  Greeva vasti  Janu vasti  Nabhi vasti  Hrid vasti  Prishta vasti
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    JARAJANYA SOSHA/ FRAILTYSYNDROME/ DOWAGER’S HUMP
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    Panchakarma in DailyLife Abhyanga Siroabhyanga Padabhyanga Udwartana Pratimarsa nasya Anjana Gandusha Dhumapana Karnapoorna
  • 58.
    SPAanchakarma  Solus PerAqua [S P A] - Latin for health or relaxation thru water  Health Club which offering various kinds of health therapies like traditional massages, facial and body cleansing procedures and also advises on how to live healthy like what kind of food and drink diets, various kinds of exercise or aerobics..etc.
  • 59.
    Probable mode ofaction of PK  It eliminates the metabolic wastes & toxins  It cleanses the micro & macro channels -- cell to system  It helps in early repair off tissues and improves nourishment & tissue perfusion  It prevents early ageing and relaxes both body and mind  It increases the bioavailability of the drug and excretion of unwanted substances
  • 60.
    Conclusion  PK isthe fundamental basis of Ayurvedic therapies. This internal purification therapy give long lasting / everlasting results.  Ayurveda – Being the Science of soil, it suits us most.  Centuries hold Ayurveda is Centuries ahead.