The Panchakarma (Pancha= five, karma =actions) treatment uses five different methods to cleanse the body from toxins. The doctor individually decides which one to use according your current state of health, wellness and constitution. The cleansing treatments, performed towards the end of the cure, are as follows:
1. Vamana Karma
Vomit therapy to excret disorderd Kapha
2. Virechana Karma
Therapeutic purgative for elimination of Pitta-dysfunctions
3. Vasti Karma
Therapeutic clyster for elimination of Vata-dysfunctions
4. Nasya Karma
Cleansing of the sinuses with warm oil or smoke
5. Raktha Moksha
bloodletting, (rarely used)
