Panchakarma – Purva Karma

As an Ayurveda treatment for vatic disorders the Panchakarma applies the Purva Karma therapy practicing the Snehana (oil application) method. The Snehana method, one of the two herbal remedies’ methods used by the Purva Karma, is mainly intended to prevent, heal and also enhance the following symptoms;

• Sexual exhaustion
• Anemia
• Anxiety
• Dryness of the body
• Senility

Snehana is also utilized by any one that undergoing Vimana and Virecana. The procedure utilized by this Ayurveda therapy is in its way also followed as a ritual since it involves the preparation of healing herbal extracts and oils at a precise time, 15 to 30 minutes after sunrise.

After a Snehana herbal medicine therapy one should notice the effectiveness of these herbal treatments by the following visible signs;

• Accelerated digestive power
• Intolerance to fat
• Loose motions
• Lightness of the body
• Smoothness of the body
• Passage of flatus
• Visible fat in the stool

Swedana (formentation)

The Swedana natural herbal remedy involving heat in order to induce bodily sweat. Swedana is practiced for the following disorders according to the history of herbal medicine.

• Corrhyza
• Cough
• Headache
• Paralysis
• Constipation
• Arthritis
  

  Vamana is given on the second day of this Ayurveda treatment whilst after a 3 day interval Virecana is given. The effectiveness of this practice, one can note these visible signs;

  • Disappearance of corrhyza.
  • Relief from pain and stiffness.
  • Remission of the disease.

  Most importantly, anybody that took the opportunity of experiencing any of the above mentioned herbal natural remedy therapies is strongly advised to avoid cold water and enjoy a nap after a light balanced meal.