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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

List of Panchakarmas

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

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.ayurvedagram.com/panchakarma.asp
  2. ^ http://www.ayurveda.com/panchakarma/index.html
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