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Kshara Sutra therapy is a minimal invasive Ayurvedic Parasurgical procedure and time-tested Ayurvedic technique in the management of Anorectal disorders. It is a safe, sure and cost effective method of treatment for fistula-in-ano, haemorrhoids and other sinus diseases.
Though the therapy has been described in Ayurveda by Sushruta, Charak and Vagbhata
The Standard Kshara Sutra is prepared by 11 coatings of Snuhi latex (Euphorbia nerifolia), 7 coatings of Snuhi latex and Apamarga Kshara (Achyranthes aspera) and last 3 coatings of Snuhi latex and Haridra Churna (Curcuma longum). The pH of Apamarga Kshara Sutra is 9.72.
Indications
- Fistula-in-ano,
- haemorrhoids,
- sentinel piles,
- pilonidal sinus,
- rectal or anal polyps,
- warts etc
Advantages of Kshara Sutra Therapy –
- Simple and safe parasurgical procedure.
- Cost-effective and ambulatory.
- Minimal recurrence rate.
- Systemic diseases are also undergoing this procedure.
- No surgical complications like incontinence, stenosis and stricture.
Spinal cord disorders can be caused by traumatic and non-traumatic injuries. Traumatic injuries are defined as those caused by a direct hit to the spinal column, which damages the spinal cord at a certain location.Non-traumatic injuries, on the other hand, are a direct result of a disease or congenital malformation. Some spinal cord disorders develop over time while others have a sudden and immediate effect.
Symptoms
A spinal cord injury can cause one or more symptoms, including:
· Numbness, tingling, or a loss of or changes in sensation in hands and feet | · Weakness or inability to move any part of the body
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· Paralysis that may happen immediately or develop over time as swelling and bleeding affects the spinal cord | · Unnatural positions of the spine or head
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· Pain or pressure in your head, neck, or back | · Loss of bladder and bowel control
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· Loss of movement | · Problems with walking |
SCIATICA
Sciatica is a general term for pain originating from the sciatic nerve in the lower back. Sciatica is a symptom of a lumbar spinal disorder that causes mild to sharp and sometimes excruciating pain back and leg pain.
Pain travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg.
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica can be caused by several different medical conditions including:
- Trauma injury to the lumbar spine or sciatic nerve.
- Tumors in the lumbar spinal canal that compress the sciatic nerve.
u A herniated or slipped disk that causes pressure on a nerve root. This is the most common cause of sciatica.
u Degenerative disk disease is the natural wear down of the disks between vertebrae of the spine,causing spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis can pinch the sciatic nerve roots as they leave the spine.
u Osteoarthritis.Bone spurs can form in aging spines and compress lower back nerves.
Symptoms of Sciatica
v Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg.
v Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet.
v Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement.
v “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet.
Risk factors
- Age.Age-related changes in the spine, such as herniated disks and bone spurs, are the most common causes of sciatica.
- Obesity.Being overweight increases stress on the spine.
- Occupation.A job that requires twisting the back, carrying heavy loads or driving a motor vehicle for long periods might play a role in sciatica.
- Prolonged sitting.People who sit a lot or don’t move much are more likely to develop sciatica than active people are.
- Diabetes.This condition, which affects the way the body uses blood sugar, increases the risk of nerve damage.
Complications
l Loss of feeling in the affected leg
l Weakness in the affected leg
l Loss of bowel or bladder control
CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS
‘Spondylosis’ refers to a degenerative process affecting the vertebral disc and facet joints that gradually develops with age. A common form of spondylosis is cervical spondylosis.Cervical spondylosis is an age-related condition that affects the joints and discs in your cervical spine,in which the facet joints in the neck become enlarged causing the ligaments around the spinal canal to thicken and bone spurs to form. It’s also known as cervical osteoarthritis or neck arthritis.
It develops from the wear and tear of cartilage and bones. While it’s largely the result of age, it can be caused by other factors as well.
Cervical spondylosis causes
The bones and protective cartilage in your neck are prone to wear and tear that can lead to cervical spondylosis. Possible causes of the condition include:
#Bone spurs –the extra bone can press on delicate areas of the spine, such as the spinal cord and nerves, resulting in pain.
#Dehydrated spinal discs – The gel-like material inside these discs can dry out over time. This causes your bones (vertebrae) to rub together more, which can be painful.
#Herniated discs
#Injury
#Ligament stiffness –The tough cords that connect your spinal bones to each other can become even stiffer over time, which affects your neck movement and makes the neck feel tight.
#Overuse – resulting in early wear and tear.
Symptoms of cervical spondylosis
Most people with cervical spondylosis don’t have significant symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they can range from mild to severe and may develop gradually or occur suddenly.
One common symptom is pain around the shoulder blade. Some complain of pain along the arm and in the fingers. The pain might increase when : *Standing *Sitting *sneezing *coughing *tilting your neck backward.
Another common symptom is muscle weakness. Muscle weakness makes it hard to lift the arms or grasp objects firmly.
Other common signs include:
ü a stiff neck that becomes worse
ü headaches that mostly occur in the back of the head
ü tingling or numbness that mainly affects the shoulders and arms, although it can also occur in the legs
Risk factors
u Strain your neck often for your job, like looking overhead (for example, painters) or downward (plumbers or flooring installers) for many hours every day or keeping your head at an improper position for long periods of time (for example, staring at a computer screen that is too high or low).
u Have a previous neck injury, such as from a car accident.
u Do heavy lifting like construction workers.
u Are exposed to a lot of vibration like bus or truck drivers.
LOW BACK PAIN
Low back pain is defined as pain and discomfort, localised below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without leg pain.You may also have back stiffness, decreased movement of the lower back, and difficulty standing straight.
Low back pain can result from many different injuries, conditions or diseases — most often, an injury to muscles or tendons in the back.
Pain can range from mild to severe. In some cases, pain can make it difficult or impossible to walk, sleep, work or do everyday activities.Usually, lower back pain gets better with rest, pain relievers and physical therapy
What causes low back pain?
Many injuries, conditions and diseases can cause lower back pain. They include:
- Strains and sprains: Back strains and sprainsare the most common cause of back pain. You can injure muscles, tendons or ligaments by lifting something too heavy or not lifting safely.
- Fractures:The bones in the spine can break during an accident, like a car crash or a fall.
- Disk problems:Disks can bulge from their position in the spine and press on a nerve. They can also tear (herniated disk).With age, disks can get flatter and offer less protection (degenerative disk disease).
- Structural problems: A condition called spinal stenosishappens when the spinal column is too narrow for the spinal cord. Scoliosis (curvature of the spine) can lead to pain, stiffness and difficulty moving.
- Arthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritisto cause lower back pain. Ankylosing spondylitis causes lower back pain, inflammation and stiffness in the spine.
- Disease:Spine tumors, infections and several types of cancer can cause back pain. Other conditions can cause back pain, too. These include kidney stones and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
- Spondylolisthesis: This condition causes the vertebrae in the spine to slip out of place. Spondylolisthesisleads to low back pain and often leg pain as well.
Symptoms of Low back pain
Sometimes, pain occurs after a specific event, such as bending to pick something up. Other times, you may not know what caused the pain.
Pain may be sharp or dull and achy, and it may radiate to your bottom or down the back of your legs (sciatica). If you strain your back during an activity.Pain is often worse in certain positions (like bending over) and gets better when you lie down.
Other symptoms of lower back pain include:
- Stiffness:It may be tough to move or straighten your back. Getting up from a seated position may take a while, and you might feel like you need to walk or stretch to loosen up. You may notice decreased range of motion.
- Posture problems:Many people with back pain find it hard to stand up straight. You may stand “crooked” or bent, with your torso off to the side rather than aligned with your spine. Your lower back may look flat instead of curved.
- Muscle spasms:After a strain, muscles in the lower back can spasm or contract uncontrollably. Muscle spasms can cause extreme pain and make it difficult or impossible to stand, walk or move.
Risk factors
- Age: People over 30 have more back pain. Disks (soft, rubbery tissue that cushions the bones in the spine) wear away with age. As the disks weaken and wear down, pain and stiffness can result.
- Weight: People have overweight/obesity or carry extra weight are more likely to have back pain. Excess weight puts pressure on joints and disks.
- Overall health:Weakened abdominal muscles can’t support the spine, which can lead to back strains and sprains. People who smoke, drink alcohol excessively or live a sedentary lifestyle have a higher risk of back pain.
- Occupation and lifestyle: Jobs and activities that require heavy lifting or bending can increase the risk of a back injury.
- Structural problems: Severe back pain can result from conditions, such as scoliosis, that change spine alignment.
- Disease:People who have a family history of osteoarthritis, certain types of cancer and other disease have a higher risk of low back pain.
- Mental health:Back pain can result from depression and anxiety.
Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints.It can be the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.
Symptoms
The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis involve the joints. Depending on the type of arthritis, signs and symptoms may include:
1.Pain 4.Redness
2.Stiffness 5.Swelling
3.Decreased range of motion
Causes of arthritis
There is no single cause of all types of arthritis. The cause or causes vary according to the type or form of arthritis.Possible causes
n wear and tear of a joint from overuse
n age
n injuries
n obesity
n autoimmune disorders
n genes or family history
n muscle weakness
Types of Arthritis
1.Osteoarthritis(OA).
2.Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA).
3.Gouty Arthritis.
4.Psoriatic Arthritis(PsA).
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA), also called degenerative arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis. It’s the “wear and tear” that happens when your joints are overused.With OA, cartilage in your joints breaks down, eventually causing your bones to rub together and your joints to be inflamed, which leads to pain, bone injury, and even bone spur formation.
Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine.
SYMPTOMS
Osteoarthritis symptoms often develop slowly and worsen over time. Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis include:
- Pain–Affected joints might hurt during or after movement.
- Stiffness–Joint stiffness might be most noticeable upon awakening or after being inactive.
- Tenderness–Your joint might feel tender when you apply light pressure to or near it.
- Loss of flexibility–You might not be able to move your joint through its full range of motion.
- Grating sensation–You might feel a grating sensation when you use the joint, and you might hear popping or crackling.
- Bone spurs–These extra bits of bone, which feel like hard lumps, can form around the affected joint.
- Swelling–This might be caused by soft tissue inflammation around the joint.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body.RA mainly attacks the joints, usually many joints at once. RA commonly affects joints in the hands, wrists, and knees.
In a joint with RA, the lining of the joint becomes inflamed, causing damage to joint tissue. This tissue damage can cause long-lasting or chronic pain, unsteadiness (lack of balance), and deformity.
SYMPTOMS
With RA, there are times when symptoms get worse, known as ‘flares’, and times when symptoms get better, known as ‘remission’.
Signs and symptoms of RA include:
- Pain or aching in more than one joint
- Stiffness in more than one joint
- Tenderness and swelling in more than one joint
- The same symptoms on both sides of the body (such as in both hands or both knees)
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Weakness
Gouty Arthritis
Gout is a painful form of arthritis. When your body has extra uric acid, sharp crystals may form in the big toe or other joints, causing episodes of swelling and pain called gout attacks. Gout is treatable with medications and changes in diet and lifestyle.
Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune condition.It is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by joint pain, swelling, and morning stiffness. It is associated with having psoriasis.
PsA affects your skin and your joints, which can become swollen, stiff, and painful. Over time, if you don’t treat it, the inflammation can damage joints and tissues.
A chronic,autoimmune disease of the skin marked by red patches covered with white scales.
A condition in which skin cells multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. This makes the skin build up into bumpy red patches covered with white scales. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis can’t be passed from person to person. It does sometimes happen in members of the same family.
Psoriasis usually appears in early adulthood. For most people, it affects just a few areas. In severe cases, psoriasis can cover large parts of the body.
Symptoms of psoriasis include thick areas of discolored skin covered with scales. These thick, scaly areas are called ‘plaques’.
Causes
No one knows the exact cause of psoriasis, but experts believe that it’s a combination of things. Something wrong with the immune system causes inflammation, triggering new skin cells to form too quickly. Normally, skin cells are replaced every 10 to 30 days. With psoriasis, new cells grow every 3 to 4 days. The buildup of old cells being replaced by new ones creates those silver scales.
Triggering factors of psoriasis
Plenty of everyday things can act as a trigger, causing psoriasis to appear for the first time. Common psoriasis triggers include:
n Stress
n Skin injury, such as a cut or bad sunburn
n Infection, such as strep throat
n Some medications, including lithium, prednisone, and hydroxychloroquine
n Weather, especially cold, dry weather
n Tobacco
n Alcohol (heavy drinking)
Symptoms of Psoriasis
v A patchy rash that varies widely in how it looks from person to person, ranging from spots of dandruff-like scaling to major eruptions over much of the body
v Rashes that vary in color, tending to be shades of purple with gray scale on brown or Black skin and pink or red with silver scale on white skin
v Small scaling spots (commonly seen in children)
v Dry, cracked skin that may bleed
v Itching, burning or soreness
v Cyclic rashes that flare for a few weeks or months and then subside
Types
There are several types of psoriasis, including:
- Plaque psoriasis.The most common type of psoriasis, plaque psoriasis causes dry, itchy, raised skin patches (plaques) covered with scales. There may be few or many. They usually appear on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp. The patches vary in color, depending on skin color. The affected skin might heal with temporary changes in color (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation), particularly on brown or Black skin.
- Nail psoriasis.Psoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, abnormal nail growth and discoloration. Psoriatic nails might loosen and separate from the nail bed (onycholysis). Severe disease may cause the nail to crumble.
- Guttate psoriasis.Guttate psoriasis primarily affects young adults and children. It’s usually triggered by a bacterial infection such as strep throat. It’s marked by small, drop-shaped, scaling spots on the trunk, arms or legs.
- Inverse psoriasis.Inverse psoriasis mainly affects the skin folds of the groin, buttocks and breasts. It causes smooth patches of inflamed skin that worsen with friction and sweating. Fungal infections may trigger this type of psoriasis.
- Pustular psoriasis.Pustular psoriasis, a rare type, causes clearly defined pus-filled blisters. It can occur in widespread patches or on small areas of the palms or soles.
- Erythrodermic psoriasis.The least common type of psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis can cover the entire body with a peeling rash that can itch or burn intensely. It can be short-lived (acute) or long-term (chronic).
- Sebopsoriasis: This type typically appears on your face and scalp as bumps and plaques with a greasy, yellow scale. This is a cross between psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Treatments?
Psoriasis can be cured completely with ayurveda
Proper ahara vihara pathyas have to be done along with tratments
Panchakarma treatments are usually prescribed
In our experience 100% results is attained till now during the treatment of psoriasis
We do kshara chikitsa and Raktamoksha in these condition…..
Kshara sutra chikitsa is available with well equiped KSHARASUTRA THEATERE
Varicose veins, also known as varicoses or varicosities, occur when your veins become enlarged, dilated, and overfilled with blood. Varicose veins typically appear swollen and raised, and have a bluish-purple or red color.The vein loses its elasticity.
Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. That’s because standing and walking increase the pressure in the veins of the lower body.
When inflamed, they become tender to the touch and can hinder circulation to the point of causing swollen ankles, itchy skin, and aching in the affected limb.
Besides a surface network of veins, your legs have an interior, or deep, venous network. On rare occasions, an interior leg vein becomes varicose. Such deep varicose veins are usually not visible, but they can cause swelling or aching throughout the leg and may be sites where blood clots can form.
Varicose veins are a relatively common condition, and for many people they are a family trait. Women are at least twice as likely as men to develop them.
Causes
Weak or damaged valves can lead to varicose veins. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Veins return blood from the rest of the body to the heart. To return blood to the heart, the veins in the legs must work against gravity.
Muscle contractions in the lower legs act as pumps, and elastic vein walls help blood return to the heart. Tiny valves in the veins open as blood flows toward the heart, then close to stop blood from flowing backward. If these valves are weak or damaged, blood can flow backward and pool in the veins, causing the veins to stretch or twist.
Risk Factors
- Age:Because of the aging process, vein walls and valves don’t work as well as they once did. Veins lose elasticity and stiffen.
- Gender: Female hormones can allow the walls of the veins to stretch. People who are pregnant, taking the birth control pill or going through menopause have a higher risk of varicose veins because of changes in hormone levels.
- Family history:This condition can be inherited (runs in families).
- Lifestyle:Standing or sitting for long periods decreases circulation. Wearing restrictive clothing, such as girdles or pants with tight waistbands can decrease blood flow.
- Tobacco use:People who use tobacco products are more likely to develop varicose veins.
- Weight: Excess weight puts pressure on blood vessels.
Symptoms of Varicose Veins
The most recognizable sign of varicose veins is a gnarled, blue or purple vein just under your skin’s surface. Symptoms include:
n Bulging veins: Twisted, swollen, rope-like veins are often blue or purple. They appear just below the surface of the skin on your legs, ankles and feet. They can develop in clusters. Tiny red or blue lines (spider veins) may appear nearby.
n Heavy legs: Muscles in your legs may feel tired, heavy or sluggish, especially after physical activity.
n Itching: The area around varicose veins may itch.
n Pain: Legs may be painful, achy or sore, especially behind your knees. You might have muscle cramps.
n Swelling: Your legs, ankles and feet can swell and throb.
n Skin discolorations and ulcers: If left untreated, varicose veins can cause brown discolorations on your skin. Severe varicose veins can cause venous ulcers (sores) on your skin
Complications of Varicose Veins
Complications that can occur with the progression of varicose veins symptoms are as follows:
² Bleeding: In the case of varicose veins in the legs, these delicate veins can bleed easily if facing circumstances like hitting the leg against a surface, bruising, or being cut from participating in sports. If untreated in these patients, bleeding can be challenging to stop.
² Thrombophlebitis: Thrombophlebitis is medical terminology for venous inflammation due to blockages or blood clots. This inflammation causes swelling and pain in the affected area. The affected leg will have a reddish appearance and feels warm to the touch.
² Pulmonary Thromboembolism: When the blood clot in the varicose vein breaks and migrates in to the lung veins it is called pulmonary thromboembolism. This can lead to breathlessness and decreased oxygen in the blood. If severe, this can be life-threatening.
² Venous Ulcer: These are ulcers that occur on the lower part of the leg. It happens because of the increased pressure and swelling of damaged veins that release fluid into the skin. This fluid collects under the skin, making it thick, rough, and inflamed. This skin breaks down and forms ulcers. These ulcers usually occur around the ankle.
It is the main complication of varicose vein.
A wound on the leg or ankle caused by abnormal or damaged veins.It is the most common type of leg ulcer,accounting for 80-85% of all cases.A varicose ulcer , sometimes called a venous ulcer or a venous stasis ulcer, is a leg wound that happens when the leg veins don’t circulate blood back toward the heart. It is a type of vascular ulcer. Blood can back up in the veins, building up pressure on the skin, which can cause an open sore to form.
They’re often shallow, irregularly shaped sores. The skin surrounding the stasis ulcer may be hard and discolored.
Risk Factors
A variety of factors can raise your risk of venous ulcers. They include:
- Deep vein thrombosis.
- Family history of venous disease.
- Obesity.
- Older age.
- Paralysis.
- Previous injury.
- Sedentary lifestyle with limited physical activity.
- Smoking.
- Surgery, such as a knee replacement.
Signs and Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of venous ulcers include:
Ø Moderate pain, which improves on elevation (unlike arterial ulcers which worsen with elevation)
Ø Non healing ulcers
Ø Irregular, sloping edges
Ø Associated oedema, due to increased hydrostatic pressure, which contributes to ‘atrophie blanche’
Ø ‘Atrophie blanche’, localised loss of skin pigmentation due to death of erythrocytes and scarring
Ø Lipodermatosclerosis, a hardening of the skin which can lead to an “inverted champagne bottle” appearance to the leg
Ø Associated superficial varicose veins or “ankle flare“, a collection of small, dark, engorged superficial veins
Treats hemiplegia, paraplegia and quadriplegia can be treated to relief…
The term ‘nasya’ denotes ‘being in the nose’ or ‘belonging to nose’.Nasya refers to nasal administration of therapeutic oil. Nasya is a part of the Panchakarma treatment where the central nervous system is cleansed through administering beneficial oils through the nostrils.
In this procedure, the medicines are instilled through the nostrils. It is indicated in the diseases of head and associated structures.Considering the therapeutic efficacy, it is used to treat a wide spectrum of diseases ranging from headache to infertility.
Benefits of Nasya
1.Beneficial in treatment of headaches, Migraine and cervical Spondylosis. 2.Nasyam can improve skin complexion.
3.It can also improve hair texture and prevent greying of hair.
4.Strengthens the neck, face and chest
5.Improves sleep
6.Relieves fear and anxiety
7.Stimulates the brain and eyes
Vaman is one of the karma from panchkarma. Vaman means therapeutic vomiting. Vaman karma is targeted mainly to expel increased kapha dosha & secondarily vitiated pitta dosha out of the body.
Vaman karma is carried out in three stages.
- 1 poorva karma ( pre procedure/ snehpan)
- 2 pradhan karma ( main procedure)
- 3 paschyat karma (post procedure)
Poorva Karma
In poorva karma medicated ghee is given to the patient in increasing order. massage & steam is also given to the patient.
Pradhana karma
In pradhana karma medical decoction is administered to the patient which helps to expel out the kapha dosha from the body.
Paschat Karma
In paschyat karma patient is adviced to take light diet for 3-5 days. Diet is increased gradually.
Benefits of Vamana/ Indications
- Cough Disorders
- Bronchial Asthma
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Obesity
- Skin Disorder-Psoriasis, Urticaria
- Hypothyroidism
- Gynecological Disorder-PCOD, Infertility, Amenorrhea
- Dyslipedemia
- Improves General Health of The Body & Immunity
In Vasti/Basti karma the medicated oil or medicated decoction is administered through the anal route. vasti treatment used to remove excess vata dosha from the body . In ayurvedic classics basti having broader therapeutic action on almost all the tissues of the body and has rejuvenative, curative , preventive and health promotive actions
Vasti have been categorized into various types according to ingredient & number of Vasti.
- Anuvasan Vasti /oil vasti- it is done with oil , medicated oil is administrated to reduce vata
- Ashtpana Vasti/ kashaya Vasti- It is done with medicated decotion
- Benefits
- Basti is very useful in all types of vata disorders
- Constipation
- Lumbago
- Cervical spondylosis
- Lumbar spondylosis
- All types of body pain
- Paralysis
- Neurological disorder
- Osteo arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Obesity
Virechana is one of the karma from panchkarma therapies where in purgation is induced by drugs . It specifically aims at the elimination of excessive pitaa dosha from the body. It eliminates the metabolic toxins through the anal canal.
Virechana karma is carried out in three stages
- poorva karma ( pre procedure/ snehpan)
- pradhan karma ( main procedure)
- paschyat karma (post procedure)
Poorva Karma
In poorva karma medicated ghee is given to the patient in increasing order. massage & steam is also given to the patient.
Pradhan karma
In pradhan karma Bowel movement is induced by ayurvedic medication which helps to eliminate excess pitta dosha from the body.
Paschyat Karma
In paschyat karma patient is adviced to take light diet for 3-5 days. Diet is increased gradually.
Benefits of Virechana/ Indications
- Pitta disorder
- Hyperacidity
- Gout
- Fatty liver / jaundice
- Skin disorder: acne , eczema ,psoriasis
- Anemia
- Migraine
- Piles
- Improves digestion, useful in reliving bloating & heaviness in stomach
- Helps in blood purification
raktamokshana is one procedure among panchakarma which aims at excreting vitiated blood (Dushta rakta ) from our body.The word Raktamokshan is derived from 2 words mainly Rakta (blood) and Mokshan (let out, to relieve).These procedures explained thousands of years ago still holds and important place in ayurvedic treatment in curing many diseases, and have become a necessity in todays world due to changing food habits and lifestyle, for curing ailments and also to maintain health.
Diseases occurring due to vitiation of blood and pitta shall be dealt with bloodletting.
Raktamokshana is effective in conditions like allergies, tonsillitis, sciatica, gout, acne, migraine, eczema, psoriasis, Lyme disease, filariasis, glaucoma, liver & spleen disorders, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, frozen shoulder, rheumatic disease, diabetic wounds, non-healing ulcers, varicose veins, elephantiasis, abscesses, tumours, erysipelas, sexually transmitted diseases, breast diseases, hypertension, thrombosis (blood clot), and alopecia, psychological problems, vishamjwar (fever), epilepsy etc.
TYPES
Shastra Visravana : This procedure of bloodletting is performed by using metal instruments . It is further of two types Pracchana ( Bloodletting through multiple incisions )Siravyadha ( Venepuncture )
Anushastra Visravana : This raktamokshana is performed without the use of metal instruments. This is of three types – Jalaukavacharana ( Application of Leeches ) – This is indicated for Pitta dosha diseases.Shrungavacharana ( Sucking through cow’s horn ) – This is indicated for Vata dosha diseases.Alabu ( Vacuum extraction by using vegetable called Alabu / Bottle Gourd ) This is indicated for Kapha dosha diseases.
Abhyanga is oil massage that’s done with warm oil. The oil is applied on the entire body, from the scalp to the soles of your feet.It’s the most popular massage in Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine from India.
The oil is the central component of this practice. When combined with massage strokes, it’s thought to promote overall health and wellness.Abhyanga is typically performed by a massage therapist.The Abhyanga is a part of the Dinacharya (daily practices) specified to maintain good health and well-being.
Benefits of Abhyanga
1.Nourishes the entire body—decreases the effects of aging
2.Imparts muscle tone and vigor to the dhatus (tissues) of the body
3.Imparts a firmness to the limbs
4.Lubricates the joints
5.Increases circulation
6.Stimulates the internal organs of the body
7.Makes hair (scalp) grow luxuriantly, thick, soft and glossy
8.Softens and smoothens skin; wrinkles are reduced and disappear
9.Benefits sleep—better, deeper sleep
Panchakarma (“Pancha” means five and “karma” means actions) is essentially 5 karmas or actions done to detoxify the body according to Ayurveda. It includes Vaman, Virechan, Basti, Raktamokshan, and Nasya. However some other procedures are also involved in the list of Panchakarma and the list goes beyond 5.
These are treatments done for cleansing the body. The five procedures are:
- Vasti
- Virechanam
- Vamanam
- Nasyam
- Asru Visruti/ Raktamoksha
Vasti:In Vasti/Basti karma the medicated oil or medicated decoction is administered through the anal route. vasti treatment used to remove excess vata dosha from the body . In ayurvedic classics basti having broader therapeutic action on almost all the tissues of the body and has rejuvenative, curative , preventive and health promotive actions
Vasti have been categorized into various types according to ingredient & number of basti.
- Anuvasan Vasti /oil vasti- it is done with oil , medicated oil is administrated to reduce vata
- Ashtpana Vasti/ kashaya Vasti- It is done with medicated decotion
- Benefits
- Basti is very useful in all types of vata disorders
- Constipation
- Lumbago
- Cervical spondylosis
- Lumbar spondylosis
- All types of body pain
- Paralysis
- Neurological disorder
- Osteo arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Obesity
- VAMANAM
Vaman
Vaman is one of the karma from panchkarma. Vaman means therapeutic vomiting. Vaman karma is targeted mainly to expel increased kapha dosha & secondarily vitiated pitta dosha out of the body.
Vaman karma is carried out in three stages.
- 1 poorva karma ( pre procedure/ snehpan)
- 2 pradhan karma ( main procedure)
- 3 paschyat karma (post procedure)
Poorva Karma
In poorva karma medicated ghee is given to the patient in increasing order. massage & steam is also given to the patient.
Pradhana karma
In pradhana karma medical decoction is administered to the patient which helps to expel out the kapha dosha from the body.
Paschat Karma
In paschyat karma patient is adviced to take light diet for 3-5 days. Diet is increased gradually.
Benefits of Vamana/ Indications
- Cough Disorders
- Bronchial Asthma
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Obesity
- Skin Disorder-Psoriasis, Urticaria
- Hypothyroidism
- Gynecological Disorder-PCOD, Infertility, Amenorrhea
- Dyslipedemia
- Improves General Health of The Body & Immunity
Virechana
Virechana is one of the karma from panchkarma therapies where in purgation is induced by drugs . It specifically aims at the elimination of excessive pitaa dosha from the body. It eliminates the metabolic toxins through the anal canal.
Virechana karma is carried out in three stages
- poorva karma ( pre procedure/ snehpan)
- pradhan karma ( main procedure)
- paschyat karma (post procedure)
Poorva Karma
In poorva karma medicated ghee is given to the patient in increasing order. massage & steam is also given to the patient.
Pradhan karma
In pradhan karma Bowel movement is induced by ayurvedic medication which helps to eliminate excess pitta dosha from the body.
Paschyat Karma
In paschyat karma patient is adviced to take light diet for 3-5 days. Diet is increased gradually.
Benefits of Virechana/ Indications
- Pitta disorder
- Hyperacidity
- Gout
- Fatty liver / jaundice
- Skin disorder: acne , eczema ,psoriasis
- Anemia
- Migraine
- Piles
- Improves digestion, useful in reliving bloating & heaviness in stomach
- Helps in blood purification
RAKTAMOKSHA
raktamokshana is one procedure among panchakarma which aims at excreting vitiated blood (Dushta rakta ) from our body.The word Raktamokshan is derived from 2 words mainly Rakta (blood) and Mokshan (let out, to relieve).These procedures explained thousands of years ago still holds and important place in ayurvedic treatment in curing many diseases, and have become a necessity in todays world due to changing food habits and lifestyle, for curing ailments and also to maintain health.
Nasya
Nasya means administration of ayurvedic medication (oil/ ghee/churna) by the route of nasal cavity. It helps in balancing tridoshas.
Benefits of Nasya
- Sinusitis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Headache
- Nasal polyp
- Hair disorder
- Insomnia
- In psychological disorders
om the scalp to the soles of your feet.It’s the most popular massage in Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine from India.
The oil is the central component of this practice. When combined with massage strokes, it’s thought to promote overall health and wellness.Abhyanga is typically performed by a massage therapist.The Abhyanga is a part of the Dinacharya (daily practices) specified to maintain good health and well-being.
Benefits of Abhyanga
1.Nourishes the entire body—decreases the effects of aging
2.Imparts muscle tone and vigor to the dhatus (tissues) of the body
3.Imparts a firmness to the limbs
4.Lubricates the joints
5.Increases circulation
6.Stimulates the internal organs of the body
7.Makes hair (scalp) grow luxuriantly, thick, soft and glossy
8.Softens and smoothens skin; wrinkles are reduced and disappear
9.Benefits sleep—better, deeper sleep