Ayurvedic Treatments in Haridwar Uttarakhand
at Aroma Hospital

WHAT AYURVEDA IS?

Ayurveda is an ancient knowledge cultivated by the sages of India. It has been developed from various treatises and manuscripts and has made its way to becoming one of the ancient most but modern health care techniques. ‘Ayur’ means life and ‘Veda’ means science. Thus, the term ‘Ayurveda’ means ‘science of life’. The theories and notions of Ayurveda have been practiced since the past 5000 years. It recommends methods for appropriate living and longevity. It includes instructions to maintain good health as well as dealing with illness through yoga, treatments, herbal medicines, correct diet and lifestyle changes.

Panchakarma is one of the most well-known parts about Ayurveda. It is a five-step, total mind-body rejuvenation experience that comprises of herbal oil massages, steam baths, cleansing enemas, a healing kitchari diet and other purifying practices. Panchakarma is amazing because it eliminate toxins from the system, rebalance the Doshas, heal countless ailments and renew a sense of clarity and inner-peace.

INTRODUCTION TO PANCHAKARMA

Panchakarma is an immersive experience that requires the participant to stay in a Panchakarma facility for 5-21 days for the full treatment. Panchakarma means “five therapies” in Sanskrit. These five therapies are the most detoxifying treatments in Ayurvedic medicine, cleansing all channels of the body and removing toxins that may later cause illness. It basically takes an imbalanced body, lathers it up with oil and brings it back into balance.

The five traditional therapies of Panchakarma are:

• 1. Basti – Herbalized oil enemas
• 2. Nasya – Nasal irrigation
• 3. Vamana – Therapeutic vomiting
• 4. Virechana – Purgation
• 5. Raktamokshana – Blood letting