The pre-procedures are called "Poorva Krama" and consists of
digestion (Pachana), oleation (Senehan), fomentation (Swedan). Basic
objective of "Panchkarma" (Five internal detoxification procedures) is
to remove the excessive accumulated toxins, which causes the vitiation
of "Dosha" (fault). If any "dosha" is imbalanced, either due to
environment or dietary factors it is often difficult to be normalized
with diet and drugs alone. Actual "Panchakrama" procedures are always
preceded and succeeded with specialized procedures. If used as
therapeutic measure they can be done at any time of the year, i.e., at
the time the disease occurs. If one uses it as a preventive measure, it
should be used at the appropriate time for each "Dosha" |
