PANCHAKARMA AS SHODHANA THERAPY W.S.R. TO CONCEPT OF RITU SHODHANA
Abstract
Ayurveda the system of natural health care focuses towards healthy well-being and maintenance of good health status. Ayurveda mainly described Samshodhana and Samshamana therapies for normalizing vitiated Doshas thereby helps to maintain normal health status. Shodhana is purification therapy which expelled out aggravated Doshas from the body. Shodhana therapy removes toxins and restores equilibrium of Dosha. Panchakarma is very important Shodhana therapy of Ayurvedic treatment and this therapy not only helps to maintain general health but also prevent and treat pathological consequences of many diseases. Ayurveda mentioned specific ways to perform Panchakarma, in this regard it was also specified to perform Panchakarma procedure as per the particular season. The specific Panchakarma procedure indicated in particular Ritu similarly some Panchakarma procedures need to be avoided in particular seasonal conditions. Present article emphasizes role of Panchakarma and its specific seasonal conduct according to Ritu.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Ritu, Doshas.
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