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== Concept of Shodhana ==
== Concept of Shodhana ==
In Shodhana, the bad doshas are brought out of the body.
In [[Shodhana]], the bad [[doshas]] are brought out of the body.


== List of Panchakarmas ==
== List of Panchakarmas ==
# Vaman (Medicated emesis)
# [[Vamana]] (Medicated emesis)
# Virechana (Medicated purgation)
# [[Virechana]] (Medicated purgation)
# Basti (Medicated enema)
# [[Basti]] (Medicated enema)
# Nasya (medication through the route of nose)
# [[Nasya]] (medication through the route of nose)
# Raktamokshana (Blood letting)
# [[Raktamoksha]]na (Blood letting)


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 17:09, 8 July 2012

Panchakarma is the name given to 5 detoxification processes, used to treat diseases, according to Ayurveda. Panchakarma includes 5 karma / processes.[1][2]

Concept of Shodhana

In Shodhana, the bad doshas are brought out of the body.

List of Panchakarmas

  1. Vamana (Medicated emesis)
  2. Virechana (Medicated purgation)
  3. Basti (Medicated enema)
  4. Nasya (medication through the route of nose)
  5. Raktamokshana (Blood letting)

References