Panchakarma: This therapy of Ayurveda is a panacea for not only physical but also mental diseases, know which therapy is effective in which disease.

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Dr. Shachi Srivastava, Ayurvedacharya of Government Ayurveda College and Hospital, Lucknow, tells that the human body is made up of five elements: soil, air, fire, water and the basic elements of earth. In such a situation, to maintain these elements in proportion, it is necessary to have uniformity within the body. This balance gets disturbed not only due to eating habits but also due to your social life and environment. In such a situation, it has become important to detox the body from time to time. Let us know what is Panchakarma? Which therapy of Panchakarma is given in which disease? (Image-Canva)

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Vamana (weight related problems): Dr. Shachi Srivastava explains that, in this treatment, for the first few days, the patient is given oil and fomentation treatment internally and externally. After the toxins dissolve and accumulate in the upper cavities of the body, emetic medicines and decoctions are given to the patient. It induces vomiting and helps the body remove toxins from the tissues. Weight gain, asthma and hyper acidity are examples of Kapha predominant diseases for which Vamana chikitsa is recommended. (Image-Canva)

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Virechana (stomach related problems): In Virechana, the intestines are cleaned to purify or destroy toxic elements. In this, the patient is oiled and fomented from inside and outside. After this the patient is given a natural laxative, which helps in removing toxins from the body. Virechana is mainly used to treat pitta related diseases like herpes zoster, jaundice, colitis and celiac disease. (Image-Canva)

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Nasya (for mental illnesses): In this therapy, light massage and fomentation are given to the head and shoulder areas at the beginning of the session. After this, oil or ghee is poured into the nostrils. This action works to clean the brain area. This can reduce various symptoms like headaches, hair problems, sleep disturbances, neurological disorders, sinusitis, chronic rhinitis and respiratory problems. (Image-Canva)

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Basti (beneficial in arthritis): According to Ayurvedacharya, in this therapy some Ayurvedic decoction is kept inside the body. Which includes oil, ghee or milk. This medicine works well for Vata predominant conditions like arthritis, piles and constipation. (Image-Canva)

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Raktamokshana (for skin related problems): This therapy is mainly to purify the blood. It can be done on a specific part or the entire body. This treatment is especially beneficial for skin diseases like psoriasis and dermatitis and local lesions like boils and pigmentation. (Image-Canva)