Vamana is the procedure to eliminate the product from the upper gastro-intestinal tract. This is a cleansing procedure, which expels particularly the augmented or imbalance Kapha & Pitta, from the stomach through the mouth.

Vamana is for anyone who suffers from

•       Indigestion
•       Acute fever,
•       Excessive salivation,
•       Poor digestion,
•       Bronchitis,
•       Asthma,
•       Skin diseases,
•       Anorexia,
•       Obesity,
•       Other Kapha dominant diseases.

How is Vamana done?

Initial Consultation: Initial consultation with our Dr aarti Vyas, to determine your Dosha and whether or not Panchakarma is right for you. Ideally this program should be like a Health Vacation,

  Light and preferably bland food  as Lunch, Dinner & a  good rest is recommended at this phase. It is very important to maintain the Food and daily routine, while doing Vamana.

Steps followed 1 to 6 days prior to Vamana –

Internal Oleation: Internal Snehana (drinking a measured amount of Medicated ghee) is advised.

External Oleation: Snehana (Gentle oil massage) & Swedana (Fomentation) is carried out daily in morning hours.

Preparatory stage: Kapha is situated in & above chest region, so expelling from oral route is very easy. To expel it out, first the Kapha dosha needs to be forcefully brought from the extremities and different organs into the stomach, and then vomiting is induced. This should be done in early morning hours.

Treatment Day: Night before, you will be given a kapha increasing special diet. 

 After these symptoms arrive, early in the morning after motion has been passed, 3-5 glasses of decoction prepared as per patient’s health condition are administered orally.

This results in reflux vomiting and helps to eliminate all the accumulated toxins which have been brought into the stomach as a result of the preparatory procedure done previously.

Post Therapy: The Paschatkarma consists of a specialized diet schedule designed to restore the digestive and absorptive capacity of the person leading to the normal state of health. This phase consists of Samsarjana Krama (Food Weaning). This specialized post therapy dietetic regimen brings back the patient to normal diet and lifestyle.

What to expect?

After effective Vamana, the patient instantly feels relieved and fresh. This in turn restores lost appetite & energy.

Contraindications: Ongoing Menses, Pregnancy, Breastfeed moms, Kids, Senior citizen

Note: Vamana should always be done under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic Physician.

Virechana is the process of elimination of the imbalanced Pitta through rectum. It cleanses the small intestine & the Pitta dominant organs such as Liver, and Gallbladder. This is a controlled process in which ama(toxins) from many Pitta locations are gathered and then concentrated in the small intestine further discharged.

Virechana is also indicated as one of the major Treatment Vata dosha diseases.

वातस्योपक्रम:  स्नेह स्वेद: संशोधनं मृदु: अ.हृ.सू.

For a healthy individual, Virechana is recommended as a seasonal cleansing therapy for maintenance, especially in Monsoon Season.

The treatment of Virechana not only cures the diseases but also makes the body healthy and vigorous by expelling the Dosha. This results in a soft body and increased appetite.

Virechana is for anyone who suffers from

•   Pitta vitiated disease
•   Skin diseases
•   Psoriasis
•   Epistaxis
•   Worm infestation
•   Uterine bleeding, and Gynaecological disorders
•   Anorexia, burning
•   Heart diseases

How is Virechana done?

Initial Consultation: Initial consultation with our Dr aarti Vyas, to determine your Dosha and whether or not Panchakarma is right for you. Ideally this program should be like a Health Vacation,

  Light and preferably bland food  as Lunch, Dinner & a  good rest is recommended at this phase. It is very important to maintain the Food and daily routine, while doing Virechana.

Steps followed 1 to 6 days prior to Virechana –

Internal Oleation: Internal Snehana (drinking a measured amount of Medicated ghee) is advised.

External Oleation: Snehana (Gentle oil massage) & Swedana (Fomentation) is carried out daily in morning hours.

Preparatory stage: The patient should not eat the Food (Qualitatively & Quantitatively) which may aggravate the basic body constituents. As per the season, the patient is given plenty of water or natural fluids to drink in order to avoid post Virechana dehydration & Fatigue.

  Night before, you will be given a special diet. 

Treatment Day: Toxins loosened by preparatory stage, the final push is Virechana. Virechana is carried out by giving Herbal Tea or Decoction or Pills which induce purgation, at bedtime. And the results are observed the following morning.

Post Therapy:The Paschatkarma consists of a specialized diet schedule designed to restore the digestive and absorptive capacity of the person leading to the normal state of health. This phase consists of Samsarjana Krama (Food Weaning). This specialized post therapy dietetic regimen brings back the patient to normal diet and lifestyle.

Contraindications:

Ongoing Menses, Pregnancy, Breastfeed moms, Kids, Senior citizen

What to expect?

After Virechana, toxic & disease causing Pitta Dosha is removed, and this leads to all the benefits including promotion of digestion and metabolism. 

1. 1. It removes the toxins & excess mucus from the GI tract and thus improves digestion.
   2. Clears congestion from the liver and thus improves metabolism and fat digestion.
   3. Improves the condition of skin disorders, rashes & allergies.

• It nourishes the Skin & manages your body weight.

Note: Virechana should always be done under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic Physician.

Bastikarma is the procedure by which the medicines in suspension form are administered through rectum.

This is the most important procedure among Panchakarma procedures and the most appropriate remedial measure for Vata dosha. Nervous diseases (Vatavyadhi) originate from the Pakwashaya or Large Intestine. Hence the Basti is given to Pakwashaya through the anus. Many complicated Hormonal, Nervous & Chronic diseases can be successfully treated with this therapy.

Methods of Basti:

•       Niruha Basti (Decoction Enema)
•       Anuvasana Basti (Oil Enema)
•       Matra Basti

How is Basti done?

Oil is applied & massaged to the patient’s abdomen, back, thighs & legs. After this fomentation is given locally or the whole body.

Before Basti, the patient is asked to vacate the bladder to hold the medicine for appropriate time.

Patient is made to lie down & should take left lateral position with left lower extremity straight and right lower extremity flexed on knee and hip joint.

A little lubrication is applied to the anus and also to the disposable rubber catheter which is attached to the Basti apparatus.

Now slowly & with equal pressure and steady hands, the Basti material is pushed in.

During administration of Basti, the patients should take deep breaths. A patient should remain lying in the same posture for a few minutes after administration of Basti.

Basti Therapies:

Kashaya Basti (Decoction Enema method) also known as Niruha Basti: 

The decoctions with various Herbs with the mixture of Honey + Kshar (Salt) elements + Sesame oil are used.. The quantity is around 1000 ml & is more cleansing in action. The decoctions are not supposed to be retained in the body for a longer time.

The usual time of administration: Kashaya Basti should be given an empty stomach & have to wait in our clinic for a longer time.

Contraindications:

Ongoing Menstruation, Pregnancy,KIds, Diarrhoea, Anal wounds

Kashaya Basti is for anyone who suffers from:

• Distended stomach
• Chronic fever
• Impurities of semen & menstrual flow

What to expect? 

. Relieves heaviness & bloating from stom stomach

. Lighter feel in body & pain relief if any

 Sneha Basti (Oil Enema method) also known as Anuvasana Basti: 

Administration of medicated oil through anal route is called Sneha Basti. The dosage through anal route may vary from 100 ml to 250 ml according to the Dosha predominance, disease condition / patient’s condition etc.

This Basti is less in quantity and is supposed to be retained in the Body. They are more nourishing in nature.

The usual time of administration: immediately after food.

Diet during treatment: Patient is asked to take light and nutritious food during the next meal time. If he/she is thirsty, should consume boiled and warm water for drinking. Water processed with special herbs like ImmuniT is given for drinking for better results. Light diet in the form of milk, gram soup, meat soup etc is advisable.

Contraindications: Inflammation in anal area, Pregnancy, Kids.

 Sneha Basti is for anyone who suffers from:

•       Neurological and arthritic conditions
•       Back aches, Sciatica
•       Other Vata diseases.

What to expect?

•       Excited Vata is appeased
•       Bowel movements are regularised

Matrabasti:

This is the method of administration of medicated oil in small doses, which can be given daily and is totally harmless. It is advisable especially in Kids, Pregnant Women, as an Emergency Treatment, without any regime. It is a type of Snehabasti and indications are similar to Snehabasti.

It can be indicated irrespective of age and no precautionary measures are required . The usual dosage is 60 ml.

Matrabasti is for anyone who suffers from:

•       Excess Physical and Mental exertion
•       Alcoholism
•       Debility
•       Neurological and arthritic conditions
•       Back aches, Sciatica
•       Other Vata diseases.

It can be indicated irrespective of age and no precautionary measures are required. The usual dosage is 60 ml.

Nasya (Therapeutic Nasal Administration): Administration of medicines through nostrils is called Nasya.

नासा हि शिरसो द्वारं…

According to Ayurved, the Nose is the gateway of the Head, so systematically performing Nasya, cures almost all the diseases of the Brain. It cleanses and opens the channels of the head and improves the Prana which has a direct impact one Brain & Hormonal functioning.

Nasya is indicated mainly in aggravated and accumulated Doshas of the head and neck region. Nasya is a method of sending the medicated Oils & Ghee, prepared Milk, Juice, through the Nose into the head.

Nasya is for anyone who suffers from:

•       Recurrent Headache
•       Migraine, Sinusitis
•       Ear, Nose, & Throat diseases
•       Facial paralysis
•       Cervical spondylitis
•       Cataract
•       Hyper pigmentation
•       Alopecia
•       Thyroid disorders
•       Hormonal Imbalances
•       Infertility

How Nasya is done?

The patient is asked to sit or lie down in a comfortable posture and given a gentle massage over the head, forehead and face followed by mild Svedana (Hot Fomentation with Dryer).

Slightly warm Medicated Oil or Ghrita is instilled in the prescribed dose in each nostril. Gentle massage is performed. The patient is allowed to spit if he/she feels discomfort due to Medicine in the throat. After completion of the procedure, oil on the face is wiped off and complete rest is advised to the patient for some time. Gargling with hot water may be followed.

What to expect?

•       Improved brain and hormonal functioning
•       Improved Prana energy

Raktamokshana (Therapeutic Bloodletting / Leech Therapy): Leech therapy is a method in which the localized impure blood is let out using Leeches. Leeches have been used in medicinal practice since ancient times to treat many diseases. Due to its magnificent therapeutic effect, this is successfully practiced even today. It is very much effective in skin disorders and certain non-healing wounds. Leech is also used to relieve venous congestion and to improve blood circulation.

जलं आसां‌ आयु:इति जलायुका: 

जलं आसां ओक शति जलौकरा:

Raktamokshana (Leech Therapy) is for anyone who suffers from:

•       Psoriasis
•       Unhealed wound
•       Eczema, Cellulitis
•       Varicose vein
•       Inflammatory reactions
•       Vitiligo
•       Thrombosis (blood clot) Alopecia
•       Diabetes wounds

How Raktamokshana is done? Leeches pierces a person’s skin and inserts anticoagulants through their saliva. The leeches are then allowed to extract blood, for 20-45 minutes at a time, this equates to a relatively small amount of blood, up to 15 milliliters per leech.

This equates to a relatively small amount of blood, up to 15 milliliters per leech.

Mode of Action:  Leech have many distinct enzymes in its saliva through which they act. The enzymes enter the blood through the place where the leech sucks the blood. The most important enzyme is the Hirudin, which is secreted from the leech and acts as an anticoagulant which helps the leech to suck out the blood without any barrier.

This enzyme also has the ability to stay in the blood and does vasodilation and further facilitates the blood supply to the surrounding tissues and prevents necrosis thereby helps in healing. This therapy is useful in kids as well.This is a stainless process of removing impure blood.

Treatment duration: 20 to 45 minutes

The treatment duration depends on the severity of the condition.

Contraindications:

Immunocompromised patients, Haemophilia, Arterial insufficiency, Extreme infections and disorders etc.

 What to expect?

•       Improved blood circulation.
•       Fast healing.
•       Reduced pain and congestion at the site.
•       Reduced inflammation.
•       Decreased infection.

Note: At Vyas Ayurved, we take proper precautions while selecting the Leeches as per patient’s age and Health condition. We always use new Leech for each session to avoid contamination. It’s a very effective treatment even in kids age group after 5 years of age.