Virechan or Virechana Karma is a purification therapy to detox the body and mind and is one of the five sacred, healing therapies of the Panchakarma. Panchakarma encompasses five treatments that can prevent and heal a number of physical, mental and emotional disorders and illnesses. Virechana is a Sanskrit word that means “laxative” or “purging” and may refer to any substance used to induce purging. Virechana is a controlled process that gathers ama (toxins) from many Pitta locations in the body, concentrates it in the small intestine and then discharges it. Virechana is medicated as well as ayurvedic purgation healing.

Basti is one of the main procedures of Panchakarma. Basti is administered by the introduction of medicated fluid into the colon. Basti therapy balances and nurtures Vata. As Vata governs all body movement, it plays a major role in the disease process, because it can move both nutrients and toxins around the body, and if unbalanced, can cause disease. By managing Vata we gain control of the disease process before it goes into the migratory phase. Ayurveda uses the colon as the primary pathway to eliminate and nourish the body. When Basti is used in Panchakarma it cleanses and nourishes more than just the colon, it helps to purify all over the body.

Nasya is a process wherein the drug (medicated oils and liquid medicines) is administered through the nostrils. Since a nose is the gateway to the head, the therapy is highly effective in curing a number of diseases pertaining to the head, if it is performed systematically. The therapy cleanses and opens the channels of the head, which has a direct influence on the functioning of brain. The therapy is beneficial if done on a regular basis, because it keeps the eyes, nose and ear healthy. It also prevents the early greying of hair and beard. Nasya is a therapeutic treatment for the nose, throat, sinuses and head. It is best not to do nasya before bed to prevent dripping into the larynx.

Raktamokshan is the fifth treatment in line. It helps in clearing the dosha residing in the deep tissue & is the best remedial solution for Rakta shuddhi.Rakt is an important dhatu in our body. It cures the diseases related to vitiation of rakt dhatu. Two methods are used for raktamokshan therapy. They are Siravedh – in which blood is drawn upto 30 to 100 ml with the help of intracath from a vein. It is applied in the systemic or generalised disease. Jaloukavcharan – in which blood is drawn with the help of leeches to cure localised diseases or pain. Raktamokshan cures skin diseases, headaches, acute pain at localised sites, psoriasis, gout, Leprosy, Leucoderma, etc.

Shirodhara is a well-established procedure for centuries. With the help of Shirodhara equipment warm oil or medicated liquid is dripped on the head only in the morning. It develops a soothing effect in the brain through nerves by pouring liquid on the head. Shirodhara shows several benefits to improve mental health. Since the oils are absorbed through the scalp it also helps to manage some scalp or hair conditions including hair fall, dry scalp, dandruff, etc. Some of the important health benefits of Shirodhara include treatment of, Sleep Problems. Generally, sesame oil processed with various Indian herbs is used for Shirodhara. Shirodhara shows several benefits to improve mental health.

Pind Sweda is a type of Ayurvedic massage which is done with warm medicated herbal oils and herb bags. These bags/ boluses are prepared by a combination of herbs depending on the client’s body type as well as a health condition. Herbs are tied in a linen cloth to make small bags that are then dipped in warm oils and placed on the body. It is highly recommended for arthritis, muscle and joints pain, fibromyalgia, frozen shoulders, neck pain and stiffness, Back pain, autoimmune diseases. A combination of a massage and a sweat therapy recommended for musculoskeletal problems like rheumatoid arthritis. The body and its’ aching joints are massaged vigorously with warm herbal bags.

Tarpan is a unique effective ayurvedic care that cures eye diseases and maintains the perfect beauty of eyes and eyesight. It is useful in the early formation of a cataract, promotes sleep, also helps in relaxation. The treatment is done by creating a pool of pure herbal ghee over the eye. The eyes comfortable swim in the ghee for about 20 to 30 minutes. Relieves the weakness, tiredness, dark circles, myopia, eye strain due to constant exposure to the electronic screen. Netra Tarpan is essentially made up of two Sanskrit words: “Netra” meaning eyes and “tarpan” meaning rehydration. Tarpan treatment is an efficient therapy of Ayurvedic eye care.

Uttarbasti is an important Panchakarma procedure for the genitourinary disorders of both, males and females. The therapy involves the administration of a specific medicinal oil, decoction into the urinary bladder or uterus. In this procedure, medicine is instilled in the Uterus in females per vagina or the bladder in males and females per urethra. All aseptic precautions are followed. The procedure takes about 15-20 minutes. It is carried out for three consecutive days or as required. Uttar Basti is one such Ayurvedic process that is a type of Panchakarma treatment administered through the vaginal and urinary tracts in females and males respectively.