Importance of Time Management in Panchakarma

Abstract

Ayurveda deals with cure and preventive aspect of the disease. Prevention means having concern with different factors that leads to prevention of disease as well as certain principles and rules to be followed at the time of treatment. The main motto of every physician is to achieve Samayak yoga of different Panchakarmas. There are several factors mentioned in texts which are responsible for Samyak yoga e.g. Praktuti, Dosha Desha, Matravichar Kosthavichar, inclusion and exclusion criteria for administration of any Shuddhikriya; all should be taken in to consideration. Besides all of above Kala that is the time factor which should be followed and managed meticulously. Administration of Shodhanasneha will be done at early in morning 15 to 30 minutes just after Sunrise for proper result. For Vamana ingestion of Vamanyavaagu or Vamana yoga must be taken at early in morning at beginning of Kaphakala so as to achieve Samyakyoga. In case of Virechana it is advocated that Physician should wait for cessation of early Kapha hours. After 8 am it will be administrated. Regarding Vasti vidhi it is recommended that it can be performed at evening .It is seen that occurance of Kaphaj, Pittaj and Vaataja vikaras at different age levels of human life like childhood, adulthood and old age respectively and they can be treated by Doshapratyanik Shodhana. Considering above facts one can say that there is association between Biological rhythm of Doshas and indication of Panchakarmas. A Physician who is aware of basics of Kriya Sharir can successfully handle all type of Panchakarma procedures. As he is aware of Doshaudirana and Pradhan kala (dominance time), different Awastha related to Doshas, he can administrate different indicated procedure and have a good result. This article intended to explore the importance of timely induced Panchakarma with evidential approach for better results.

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Kiran R. Pabitwar

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Kiran R. Pabitwar (2016). Importance of Time Management in Panchakarma. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 0(0), 1-8. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-284535