Ayurvedic Care During Monsoon

According to Ayurveda, Panchakarma is the common detoxification method. Panchakarma includes five consecutive steps of treatments to remove toxins from our bodies. Panchakarma therapy consists of whole-body massages with herbal oils, dietary recommendations, and methods to expel toxins from the body. They are:-

• Virechana

  Virechana therapy is a medical purgation therapy that is another remedy to remove toxins from the body by cleansing Pitta dosha. Virechana therapy aims to remove toxins accumulated in the liver and bladder. Purgative substances are administered in Virechana. Virechana therapy is done after three days of Vamana therapy. Virechana can cleanse the blood, small intestine, stomach, kidneys, liver, colon, etc. .

• Vamana

  Vamana is one of the Panchakarma therapies in Ayurveda. Vamana therapy aims to detoxify the body through the upper channel. Kapha and Pitta doshas are accumulated in the amashaya (stomach) from all over the body. Digestion of food starts from amashaya and digestion wouldn't take properly if amashaya is filled with aggravation of Kapha dosha. Vamana normally induces in the morning between 6.00 am to 9.00 am. .

• Basti

  The Basti can be administered either in the oil stage or in the decoction stage. Basti method can purify all over the body.

• Rakta moksha

  Rakta Moksha is known as detoxification of the blood, also known as bloodletting. Toxins are generated in the blood due to various factors and all diseases due to vitiated blood can be eliminated through Raktha moksha. Rakta moksha treatment is very effective in treating various skin disorders like dermatitis and psoriasis. .

• Nasya

  Blowing herbal powders or herbal oils into the nose is known as Nasya. Nasya therapy is very effective in clearing and purging the head area. Nasya therapy can improve the immune power of our body and can prevent various diseases like headaches, eye diseases, hair fall, and coryza. .

Panchakarma therapy is an effective natural way to cleanse out your body's toxins. Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Raktha moksha, and Nasya are the basic Panchakarma therapies with various health benefits. Monsoon is the best season to take Ayurvedic treatments as our body would be more receptive to medicines during the period.