03 · Five Actions
Ayurvedic Panchakarma
A 7- to 21-day classical Ayurvedic detoxification protocol involving oleation, sweat therapy, and individually calibrated herbal preparations. Practiced for over 3,000 years.
Origin & Tradition
Documented in the Charaka Samhita (~400 BCE), panchakarma remains the most rigorous classical Ayurvedic protocol — doctor-led, residential, and seasonally indicated.
Documented Benefits
01
Deep metabolic detoxification
02
Resets digestion (agni) and elimination
03
Calms the nervous system via daily oil therapies
The Protocol
- 01Days 1–3: Snehana (internal and external oleation)
- 02Days 4–7: Swedana (herbal steam) and the chosen shodhana action
- 03Days 8–14: Paschat-karma — graduated diet and rest
Contraindications
- Acute illness or fever
- Pregnancy
- Severe cardiac or kidney disease
Frequently Asked
How long do I need?+
Fourteen nights minimum for genuine panchakarma; twenty-one or twenty-eight is the classical recommendation.
Do I need a doctor consultation?+
Yes — every authentic centre opens with pulse diagnosis (nadi pariksha) and a written prescription.
