This bundle of five treatments (Panchkarma) contains:

• Emesis Therapy - Vamana

• Purgation Therapy - Virechana

• Nasal cleansing - Nasya

• Decoction or medicated oil enema therapy - Basti

• Bloodletting therapy - Rakta Mokshana

"Panch" means five and "karma" means action. The ancient science of Ayurveda suggests that diseases formed in the body are due to the formation of toxins (ama). Cleansing of the body by removing toxins is highly recommended. The process of Panchkarma helps in the elimination of toxins from the body and thus prevents formation of disease. It is a cleansing therapy to strengthen the body's metabolic functions with herbal medicines and controlled food habits. Panchkarma is based on the therapy of elimination - when the wastes and the excess of Doshas are eliminated from our body we are coming back to our natural state of health.

The Panchkarma treatment is found to be helpful in chronic diseases where treatment with allopathic medicines has its limitations. In Ayurvedic terms, it also helps those who undergo a seasonal imbalance of Tri-Doshas.
This therapy is recommended specially to get cure from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Skin Diseases, Hemiplegia, Polio, Epilepsy, Insomnia, Hypertension, Cardiac problems, Intestinal Diseases, Peptic, Duodenal Ulcers, Ulcerative Colitis and Asthma.

This therapy cleanses the stomach and removes Kapha and Pitta from the chest. It is used for relieving pulmonary TB, and all lung conditions, Skin diseases (e.g. Eczema, Psoriasis, Leukoderma), Diabetes mellitus, Goitre, Tumours, Cough, Asthma, Obesity. It is one among Panchkarma therapies advised especially for 'Kapha' disorders. It is otherwise also known as Urdhwa Marga Shodhana. According to Ayurveda the best season for Vamana is at spring time.

An exceptional technique to heal various conditions like Abdominal tumours, Haemorrhoids, Skin disorders, Jaundice, Chronic fever, Poisoning, Spleen & Liver disorders, Abscess, Colitis, Eye problems, Ulcers, Gout and Blood toxins. This Panchkarma technique is mainly for 'Pitta' diseases. To clean the small intestines, it can be used whenever one needs. It is also recommended as a rejuvenation therapy for the tissues and organs of the abdomen and skin.

This therapy is specially advised for diseases of the head and neck including the five sense organs (Indriyas).
It is used to treat Migraine, Chronic Rhinitis, Epilepsy and much more. Ayurveda suggests that the nose is the gateway to the head. Medicated powders, decoctions, oil drops, pastes, plant juices, infusions, and even smoke as medication is administered into the nasal passages.

Basti is de signed to cure chronic Constipation, Lower Back Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Gout and Rheumatism. It also heals numerous Neurological disorders like Parkinson Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Hemiplegia, Osteomylitis, Osteoporosis, Muscle and Nerve Atrophy. This therapy is primarily used for Vata excess, either alone or as the predominant Dosha deranged. It is being practiced with a high clinical value. This process is not like modern enema as different medications like herbal decoctions, herbal oils etc are used depending upon the condition being treated. It is very much instrumental helping in mental conditions such as Alzheimer's, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, and Sensory disorders. Basti has multidimensional utility; it can fulfil the purpose of elimination, palliation, nourishment and rejuvenation. Here at KARE, we are getting extravagant results for various diseases like Arthritis, Neurological problems etc with the help of Basti treatment.

This important therapy is to treat blood and Pitta related diseases. In Pitta disorders such as skin, liver, spleen, and conditions like Gout, Headaches and Hypertension, bloodletting is immense useful and reflects the immediate and fruitful results. This treatment involves releasing toxic blood from various body sites, mainly from the back. Only through licensed physician this invasive procedure - Bloodletting is strictly administered. It is done either with the help of blunt or sharp instruments, or using Leeches. When blood becomes impure it can cause and spread diseases. Removal of impure blood benefits the body. Bloodletting is a helpful in removal of Pitta Dosha especially when it is in excess. When it is acute and it does not respond to the usual treatment then this therapy is helpful. At KARE, we have had excellent results in treating patients of varicose veins by Rakta mokshana therapy.