Executive Panchakarma Centre

At the core of Ayurveda, human health is a manifestation of cosmic energy, expressed through the three fundamental elements known as "Tridosha" – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, which correspond to the principles of motion, transformation, and matter. Each individual’s unique constitution is determined by the balance of these elements. Disruptions in this balance, caused by factors such as diet, lifestyle, habits, seasonal changes, repressed emotions, and stress, can lead to various health disorders and diseases.

"Panchakarma," literally meaning five actions, refers to a set of five purifying and rejuvenating procedures aimed at eliminating toxins from the body, mind, and consciousness, thereby restoring Doshika balance. These procedures balance the immune system and slow down the aging process.

Other allied beneficial therapies viz. Shirodhara, Pizichil etc. are also used. The therapies are treatment tools for diseased ones whereas preventive measures for healthy individuals. These can be used separately or in series.

Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Foundation’s (BVMF) Ayurved Hospital not only deals with the treatment of the patient but is one of the genuine Ayurvedic research centers in India. Being a part of an academic institute, in house experts of various branches are readily available. This advantage is availed to treat the patient as a ‘whole’, at our Executive Panchakarma Centre (EPC). Thus our Executive Panchakarma Centre is one of rarest places where ancient wisdom is practiced with modern scientific rigor. This centre has been established because of keen interest shown by our dynamic Executive Director (BVMF) Hon’ble Dr. Mrs. Asmita Jagtap. Since 2010 numerous patients from different countries like France, Germany, USA, Mauritius, had availed the treatment facility in Executive Panchakarma Centre.

Vaman

Vaman (Induced Emesis Therapy):

One of the Panchakarma procedures is medicated emesis therapy. It eliminates vitiated Kapha Dosha (acting as toxin) accumulated in the body and decongests the respiratory tract. Daily treatments of Snehana (Internal & external oleation) & Swedana (steam bath) are administered to loosen and mobilize the vitiated Kapha Dosha. The process lasts for 5-7 days.

Indications: -
It is beneficial in the patients suffering from Kaphaja disorders e.g. Bronchial asthma, skin diseases like vitiligo & psoriasis , chronic allergies, sinusitis, urticaria, diabetes, obesity, hyperacidity, chronic indigestion, oedema, psychological disorders etc.

Duration: -
7 to10 days (Including pre & post procedures)

Virechan (Induced Purgation Therapy)

Virechan (Induced Purgation Therapy)

A medicated purgation therapy, removes vitiated Pitta Dosha (acting as toxin) accumulated in the body. Ayurved believes that there is an intimate relationship between Pitta Dosha & Rakta Dhatu (blood). Virechana, being a therapy for Pitta can be widely used for such life style disorders where blood biochemistry is disturbed. Same pre procedures (as in Vamana) are followed for Virechana too.

Indications:-
It is beneficial in the patients suffering from vitiation of Pitta e.g. hyperacidity, jaundice, gastritis, headache, migraine, burning sensation all over body, skin diseases, eye disorders, chronic fever, diabetes, asthma, herpes, paraplegia, hemiplegia , joint disorders, chronic constipation, oligospermia & gynaecological disorders etc.

Duration:-
7 to 10 days (Including pre & post procedures)

Basti (Medicated Enema Therapy)

Basti (Medicated Enema Therapy)

According to Ayurvedic perspective, all voluntary and involuntary the movement in the body like walking, sitting and (Respiration, circulation peristalsis, transport of nerves impulses, defecation, urination etc. are governed by Vata Dosha only. Thus Basti is considered as the mother of all treatments. It eliminates all accumulated vitiated Doshas; however is usually practised for Vata disorders. Classical pre procedures are followed by administration of decoction of Ayurvedic herbal medicines/medicated oils/medicated milk etc. through anal route, same as in enema.

Indications:-
It is effective in Vata predominant diseases like joint pain, hemiplegia, vertebral disc prolapse, parkinsonism, sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis hemiplegia, paraplegia, colitis, convulsions, cervical spondylosys, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, digestive disorders, backache & sciatica, hepatomegaly & splenomegaly, obesity, piles, sexual debility & infertility etc.

Duration:-
8 days, 16 days, 30 days

Nasya (Nasal Insertion Therapy)

Nasya (Nasal Insertion Therapy)

Administration of medicated oil through the nose, cleanses vitiated Kapha Dosha from the head and neck region. Along with oil preparations, medicated milk, ghee, herbal powders are also recommended as per requirement of patient. According to Ayurvedic discipline medicines administered through nasal route have their direct effect on brain & nervous system. Hence Nasya is most effective & still most simple procedure among these five karma.

Indications:-
It is useful for head, nose, eye and throat related conditions, migraine, cervical spondylitis, sinusitis, paralysis, depression, anxiety, trigeminal neuralgia, Bell's palsy, improves memory & eye sight, insomnia, acne, pre-mature greying of hair, headache , hemiplegia, loss of smell and taste, frozen shoulder, migraine, nasal allergies, nasal polyp, neurological dysfunctions, paraplegia, sinusitis etc.

Duration:-
7 days or more

Raktamokshan (Blood Letting Therapy)

Raktamokshan (Blood Letting Therapy)

The term ‘Rakta’ stands for blood whereas ‘Mokshan’ means flow out of the body i.e.letting. It is a very effective therapy in which carefully controlled removal of small quantities of blood helps to eliminate all toxins accumulated in Rakta / blood. Thereby it is a principal therapeutic measure in all blood borne diseases. Removal of impure blood is done with the help of ‘leach’ (Jalauka) or by different means.

Indications:-
It is useful for skin disorders such as eczema, allergic dermatitis, hypertension, allergies, tonsillitis, sciatica, knee joint diseases, eye disorders, migraine etc.

Allied PanchaKarma Procedures

Allied PanchaKarma Procedures

Practice of Panchakarma has undergone evolution & some new or different therapies are introduced under this umbrella.

Abhyanga (Massage Therapy) & Swedan (Sudation Therapy):

This is a scientific oil massage using medicated oils. Here the age old traditional method is modified with the help of inputs by modern anatomy and physiotherapy experts. It is performed by well trained staffs. This therapy is followed by Sudation by medicated decoction in a specially designed wooden box. When the body starts relaxing, the mind is calmed down with pleasant music.

Indications:-
This treatment is very useful for physical & mental fatigue, for loss of skin luster, Vata predominant diseases, insomnia & also for rejuvenation.

Pizichil (Sarwang Dhara / Oil Bath)

Pizichil (Sarwang Dhara / Oil Bath):

This is a Keralian (a south Indian state) traditional method now practiced worldwide. In this process medicated oil, decoction of medicinal herbs or milk is poured all over the body in a specific rhythmic movement. It is the combination of Snehan (oleation) and Swedana (sudation) therapy. It can be used for specific part also e.g. both knee joints, shoulder joints etc.

Indications:-
It is useful in all kind of orthopathies, musculopathies, paraplegia, hemiplegia & also in general weakness.

Udvartan (Powder Massage)

Udvartan (Powder Massage)

Powder massage is done in a scientific way all over the body or to specific part of the body. The treasure of Ayurvedic medicines includes so many herbs which are boon for skin. They are used in dry powdered form for this therapy.

Indications:-
It is useful mainly in obesity, diabetes, skin diseases and also as a cosmetic treatment.

Shirodhara

Shirodhara:

Drastic change in lifestyle since couple of decades has made ‘stress’ is an ‘ingenuous’ global pandemic. Today stress is the root cause of many physical as well mental disorders. For giving a holistic solution to such diseases, Shirodhara is a praiseworthy tool as it mainly acts on mind. In Shirodhara liquids like medicated oils / milk / buttermilk or decoction are poured over forehead continuously for a specific period in a specific manner. Selection of medicines depends on the disease and condition of the patient.

Indications:-
It is useful in headache, migraine, hair fall, graying of hair, insomnia, neurological disorders, hypertension, paralysis, depression, anxiety, psoriasis and all ‘Stress’ induced diseases.

Shirobasti

Shirobasti:

It is a process in which the whole scalp is bathed with luke warm medicated oil for certain period with the help of leather cap. Selection of the oils depends upon the disease and condition of the patient.

Indications:-
It is useful in neurological disorders, facial paralysis, eye disorders, chronic sinusitis, insomnia, graying & fall of hairs etc.

Akshitarpana / Netrabasti

Akshitarpana / Netrabasti:

Ayurved gives due importance to ‘ophthalmology’. Various procedures like Anjan, Aschotan, and Bidalaka are specifically mentioned for eye disorders. Akshitarpan is one of them, in which the whole eye is bathed with medicated oil or ghee.

Indications:-
It is helpful in correcting myopia/ metropia, burning of eyes, dryness of eyes, computer vision syndrome and redness of eyes etc.

Katibasti

Katibasti:

Today’s fast moving life style gives birth to various ailments like backache. To cure such disorders Katibasti is one of the important procedure in which oil is kept on the site of lumbar (back) region for certain period.

Indications:-
It gives quick relief to the patients having sciatica. It is also useful in prolapsed intervertebral disc, lumber spondylitis, sacralisation of vertebra etc.

Snapshots of Panchkarma

• Testimonials

Contact

Contact:
Ms. Asha Kadam, Public Relation Officer,
Coordinator - Medical Director, BVMF’s Ayurved Hospital
Contact No.1: 8796018042
Contact No.2: 020-40555600
Contact No.3: 020-40555666
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.