The process of panchakarma is a series of ayurvedic practices designed to realign our energies, allowing each [dhatu] to function as intended.
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The process of panchakarma is a series of ayurvedic practices designed to realign our energies, allowing each [dhatu] to function as intended. Traditionally it is done twice a year, for seven days. Trained practitioners and ayurvedic physicians institute it.

Practices Include:

Internal oleation
seven days of measured ghee ingestion as a precursor to treatment
snehana
ritualized sesame oil massage by 2 practitioners simultaneously
swedana
sweating
 
 

Additional practices
prescribed for specific imbalances


Because they can be extreme, an ayurvedic physician, through diagnosis must recommend them specifically for you. So please, for your own safety do not attempt to diagnose yourself. Recommended practices may include one or more of the following:
basti
herbal and oil enemas
nasya
nasal administration of, ghee, herbs, or oils
virechana
purgative, laxative therapy
vamana
induced vomiting
rakta moksha
blood letting (strictly prohibited in the US) blood purifying herbs such as burdock are substituted
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