What is Panchkarma Treatment?

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Panchakarma is one of the most well-known treatments provided by an Ayurvedic doctor. It is a five-step, total mind-body rejuvenation experience that comprises of herbal oil massages, steam baths, cleansing enemas, a healing kitchari diet, and other purifying practices.

Panchakarma means “five therapies” in Sanskrit. These five therapies are the most detoxifying treatments in Ayurvedic medicine, cleansing all channels of the body and removing toxins that may later cause illness. It basically takes an imbalanced body, lathers it up with oil and brings it back into balance.

The five traditional therapies of Panchakarma are: Basti= Herbalized oil enemas

Nasya= Nasal irrigation

Vamana= Therapeutic Vomiting

Virechana= Purgation

Raktamokshana= Blood Letting

Average cost for 7 days Panchakarma ranges between rupees 10,000 to 15,000 rupees. The exact cost can be quoted after a detailed consultation and ayurvedic doctor.