AYURVEDA
THE NATURE HEALS
PANCHA KARMA TREATMENTS
IN THE SRI SWAMI MADHAVANANDA AUSTRIA
HOSPITAL
AYURVEDA = the science of life
 Ayurveda is the most ancient
holistic medical system
from India, validated by
observation, inquiry, direct
examination and knowledge
out of thousand years of
experiences.
 Used to maintain and
improve the health as well
as curing diseases.
 On basis of the constitution
and condition of a person,
the Ayurvedi is recommending
individual guidance regarding
food and lifestyle.
 Ayurveda treatments are
balancing body, mind & soul
for a perfect health condition.
DOSHAS = BODY TYPES
 Energetic
forces that
influence nature &
human beings
= Tridoshas
 Each person is
unique and
individually made up
of different portions
of the five primary
elements: ether
(space), air, fire,
water, and earth
VATA = Air & Space
Generally thin, hard to
gain weight.
Very little energy, can
tire easily (out of
balance).
Need sufficient rest, not
overdo things.
Stay warm, keep a
regular lifestyle routine.
PITTA = Fire & Water
Medium size and well
proportioned.
Medium amount of physical
energy and stamina.
Intelligent, sharp wit and a
good ability to concentrate,
ambitious.
Can go out of balance with
overexposure to the sun.
(eyes sensitive to light).
KAPHA = Water & Earth
 Tend
to have sturdy, heavy
frames, providing a good
reserve of physical strength
and stamina.
 Natural resistance to
diseases and a generally
positive outlook about life
 Slow eaters with slow,
digestion, speaking slowly,
stay calm.
 When out of balance, can
become stubborn and lazy.
PANCHA KARMA
 Different
procedures & diet
used in Ayurveda which
purify the body.
 A purifying therapy to
enhance the metabolic
process through food,
purifying treatments and
herbal medicines.
 The wastes are eliminated
from the body, the immune
system increases and the
patient receives a lot of
new energy for better
health & life.
BENEFITS OF PANCHA KARMA
 Balances Doshas
 Eliminates
 toxins
 chronic pain
 stress and anxiety
 Enhances
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immune system
strength and energy
metabolism and complexion
sleep
 Soothes body & mind
 Rejuvenates the tissues
Pancha Karma Diet
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Honey instead of sugar
Fruits
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Sprouts
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Gira, ajvain, fenugreek seed,
haldi
Juices, vegetables and salads,
lemons, nuts, coconut water,
apple juice, ayurvedic chai, curd
Papaya (morning or evening)
Khichari (rice and moong dal)
or dalya
Chokar ka ata (wholegrain)
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◦ Papaya, apple, orange, litchi,
peach, sweet lemon
◦ No: Mango, banana
◦ Moong dal, chick pea, rajma,
INTERNAL
TREATMENTS
(ANTAHPARIMARJANA)
•SHAMANA (suppress)
•PACHANA (digestion)
•DEEPANA (appetizers)
•KSHUDA (fasting )
•AATAP (sun rays)
•MARUTH (wind)
•VYAYAM (exercise)
•TRUSHNA (thirst)
•SHODHANA (purification)
•VAMANA (emesis)
•VIRECHANA (purgation)
•BASTI (enema)
•NASYA (putting medicine through nose)
•RAKTHA MOKSHNA (blood letting)
EXTERNAL
TREATMENTS
(BAHIRPARIMARJANA)
•SHIRO DHARA (pouring oil or milk on forehead)
• SHIROPICHU (putting medicated gauze on head)
• SHIRO LEPAM (applying of medicated paste)
• SHASHTIKA SHALI PINDA SWEDA (rejuvenation
therapy, applying of heated rice)
• ANNA LEPAM (rice, milk, medicine)
• SARVANGA ABHYANGA (full body massage)
• KATI BASTI (lumber spine treatment)
SHIRO DHARA
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Streams of warm herbal
oil or buttermilk is
rhythmically poured over
the forehead.
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Used to relieve insomnia,
depression, cervical
sypondilitis (excess of)
bodily heat, headaches
and migraine.
Improves memory.
Rejuvenating.
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Duration 30 - 45 min.
For 3 - 7 days.
ABHYANGA
Full-body oil massage.
Improves muscle recovery,
flexibility, blood circulation and
has a soothing effect on the
nervous system.
 Increased circulation, especially
to nerve endings.
 Anti-stress & Dosha balancing.
 Releases joint problems.
 Increased mental fitness.
 Improved elimination of
impurities from the body.
 Softer, smoother and firmer
skin.
 Gives pleasurable sensations,
calmness.
 Better, deeper sleep at night.
 For a long life.
 Rejuvenating.
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Duration 30-40 min.
NASYAM
 Introducing
medicated oil
into the nostrils, which
lubricates and purifies the
nose.
 Relieves sinusitis,
migraines, and is a very
effective treatment to
counter (the early stages
of) spondylitis.
 Duration 20 - 30 minutes.
ELAKKHIZI
 Massage,
using
medicated leaves & oil.
 Effective treatment
against hemiplegia,
quadriplegia, sciatica,
obesity, bodily fatigue,
rheumatic arthritis, and
spondylosis.
 Duration 30 - 45
minutes.
KATI BASTI
 Katti
Basti focuses on the
lower spinal system.
 Katti Basti is a very
relaxing treatment for the
body, and it is a perfect
solution for lower back
pain.
 Duration 30- 45 minutes.
TARPANA
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Washing the eyes with medicated mixture or butter
(ghee).
Helps to relieve tension in the eyes, thus improving eye
sight and eliminating pain and fatigue strengthens the
optic nerves and improve the eye sight.
Brings luster to the eyes and smoothes away wrinkles.
Duration maximum 5 - 7 minutes.
OTHER TREATMENTS
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Padabhyanga
(foot massage)
Mukhabhynga & Lepam
(face massage & face mask )
Prishtabhyanga
(back massage)
Udhvartanam
(dry powder/reverse massage)
Kesha Mardana & Shirobhyanga
(scalp and hair are massaged )
Pizhichil
(medicated oil bath)
Swarn Kaya
(glow massage)
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