Properties and role of Panchkarma Dravya in some Shodhna Therapies

  • Rohini Laxmanrao Thakkarwad
  • Ashwini Anandrao Yemalwad
  • Ranjana Chandrakant Jadhav
DOI https://doi.org/10.22270/hjhs.v8i3.177

Abstract

Panchakarma is a method which purifies body by eliminating unwanted waste via various approaches. The term "Panchakarma" itself derives from the combination of "Pancha" and "Karma", which means "five" and "procedures" respectively. It encompasses wide range of approaches which offers preventive, curative and promotive advantages. Panchakarma serves as a crucial detoxification method essential for maintaining overall well-being and preventing ailments. Panchakarma entails five activities; vomiting, purgation, Niruham, Anuvaasan, and Nasyam. These activities help to clean the body, enhance natural healing processes and eliminate toxins. Panchakarma accelerates metabolism, bolstering strength, reduces weight, clearing blocked channels, rejuvenating tissues, boosts immunity, alleviating stress and improves digestion, etc. Panchakarma Dravya offers significant contribution towards the biological effects of Shodhna Therapy.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Shodhna, Vamana, Nasya, Dravya

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Thakkarwad, R. L., A. A. Yemalwad, and R. C. Jadhav. “Properties and Role of Panchkarma Dravya in Some Shodhna Therapies”. Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 8, no. 3, Sept. 2023, pp. 13-15, doi:10.22270/hjhs.v8i3.177.
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