Panchakarma Shala
ILWR has established a state-of-the-art PANCHAKARMA SHALA equipped with top-notch instruments, adhering to scientific guidelines for both efficacy and comfort.
VAMAN - Induced Emesis
A key Panchakarma method targeting vitiated Kapha and to some extent Pitta. Effective against disorders like Asthma and hyperacidity, Vaman involves controlled emesis induced with specific herbs and decoctions.
VIRECHANA - Induced Purgation
Virechana, involving strong purgatives, expels vitiated doshas, cleansing the body. Primarily recommended for Pitta and Vata disorders.
BASTI - Medicated Enema
Basti, a medicated enema, incorporates herbs, decoctions, honey, and oil to address various diseases. Beyond colon cleansing, it effectively alleviates doshas, proving beneficial for orthopedic, neurological disorders, obesity, and more.
NASYA - Errhine Therapy
Nasya involves the nasal administration of medicines, recommended for conditions affecting the shoulders, neck, and head region (e.g., Cervical Spondylitis, Chronic Rhinitis, Neuralgias, Hair disorders). Medicines can be in the form of decoction, milk, juice, powder, or fumes.
Derived from "PANCHA," meaning five, and "KARMA," denoting procedures, PANCHAKARMA involves a set of five detoxification treatments designed to eliminate vitiated DOSHA (VATA, PITTA, KAPHA) from the body.
RAKTAMOKSHANA - Bloodletting
Raktamokshan involves letting a specific quantity of blood out of the body to eliminate vitiated Pitta, aiding various ailments related to blood tissue. This is done through leech treatment or with a needle and syringe through a vein. Leeches, applied over affected areas, suck blood and then naturally detach. Commonly used in skin diseases, psoriasis, and abscesses. In addition to the main Panchakarma treatments, certain allied procedures exhibit significant effectiveness across various diseases.
SNEHANAM - Oleation / Massage
Snehanam, a globally recognized soothing treatment, involves the use of different oils and unctuous materials in Ayurveda. Medicated oils, ghee, and more are applied to alleviate pain, fatigue, and serve various therapeutic purposes.
SWEDANAM - Fomentation
Swedanam, fomentation, typically follows oil application (Snehan). It involves steam or dry heat using methods like steam boxes, Nadi-swed, and various saunas. Herbal decoction steam aids in addressing orthopedic, neurological issues such as joint pain, spine disorders, as well as benefiting conditions like asthma and certain skin disorders.
SHIRODHARA - Stress-Relieving Therapy
Shirodhara, widely recognized for its effectiveness in calming the mind and relieving stress, involves a continuous flow of medicated oil, decoction, or medicated buttermilk over the forehead for a specific duration. It acts as a stress buster and is commonly recommended for neurological disorders such as headaches, migraines, epilepsy, and hair disorders. Particularly effective in hypertension for blood pressure alleviation.
In contemporary practice, PANCHAKARMA encompasses additional procedural treatments like SNEHANM, SWEDANAM, SHIRODHARA, KARNAPURANA, along with the core five procedures. These collectively fall under categories such as POORVAKARMA, PRADHAN KARMA, PASHCHAT KARMA, and allied KARMA.
SHIROBASTI - Head Treatment
Shirobasti involves allowing medicated oil or medicine to rest over the head with the help of a leather cap. Beneficial for various psychological and neurological ailments.
PISCHICHCHIL - Cloth Squeeze Therapy
Pischichchil is a unique oleation technique involving warm oil squeezed from pieces of cloth onto the body. Valuable for Vata disorders, including orthopedic and neurological manifestations, it represents the pinnacle of oleation.
PINDASWEDA - Herbal Rice Fomentation
Pindasweda is a unique fomentation technique using rice grains cooked in medicinal herbs. Cotton bags filled with rice are dipped in hot medicinal liquid and massaged across the body. Beneficial for muscular and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as conditions like joint pain in arthritis and gout.
AGNIKARMA - Thermal Cautery
Agnikarma, a form of thermal cautery, is employed in painful conditions like corn. It proves effective in alleviating severe pain associated with joint disorders.
HRIDBASTI - Heart Therapy
Hridbasti involves allowing lukewarm oil or liquid medicine to rest over the chest region, benefiting in cardiac disorders. It aids in conditions such as angina, septal defects (perforation in the heart wall), palpitations, and blocks in cardiac vessels.
KATIBASTI - Lumbar Therapy
Katibasti involves allowing lukewarm oil or liquid medicine to rest over the lumbar region. This imparts unctuousness and alleviates Vata in disorders such as arthritis, spondylitis, and other degenerative manifestations.
NETRABASTI - Eye Nourishment
Netrabasti involves using oil or ghee to nourish the eyes. It is allowed to rest over the affected eye with the help of a ring and sealing agent. This therapy is recommended for various ophthalmic disorders.