Thursday, 14 June 2012

Premature Greying of Hair - Ayurvedic Panchkarma

Panchakarma an Ayurvedic therapy got its name from Sanskrit where Pancha stands for five and Karma for the therapeutic measures, therefore Panchakarma means five types of therapeutic measures that are undertaken for the purification of the body. It is a deep cleansing process, unique to Ayurveda, which basically denotes to detoxification or elimination of toxins from the body. It is recommended for healthy persons and also as a preventive treatment to keep one physically and mentally fit and energetic.
The following panchkarmic measures are helpful in treating the various causes of premature graying of hair be it stress, anxiety, or digestive problems.

Nasya
Nasya means administration of medicated oils through the nose to cleanse Kapha toxins accumulated in sinus, throat, nose or head areas. There are different types of nasya treatments that are given to the patient according to the ailments to be treated.

Virechana
Virechana is medicated purgation therapy which removes Pitta toxins from the body that are accumulated in the liver and gallbladder; it completely cleanses the gastro-intestinal tract. It is a safe procedure without side effects.

Vasti
 Vasti is considered as the mother of all Panchakarma treatments since it cleanses the accumulated toxins from all the 3 doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, through the colon. Medicated oil or ghee and an herbal decoction is given as enema to clean the colon and increase the muscle tone. This procedure is usually applied for 8 to 30 days, based on the medical condition of a person.
Abhyanga
Abyanga is Ayurveda's principal healing tool. It is a whole body massage given with herbal oils customized to your body type to detoxify, nourish and revitalize the body tissues (Dhatus). Abhyanga has much deeper and more far reaching effects than ordinary massage using mineral oils and lotions. Abhyanga achieves deepest healing effects by naturally harmonizing Mind Body & Spirit. This massage is usually given by two therapists for one hour and is usually followed by herbal bath or medicated steam bath (Sweda).
Shirodhara
In Shirodhara, medicated warm oil/herbal decoctions/medicated milk/buttermilk is continually poured on the forehead for 20 to 30 minutes. This procedure often induces a completely relaxing and rejuvenating mental and physical state.  
Shiroabhyanga
It is a soothing massage of the head, neck & shoulder for 15 minutes using warm herbal oils.
Shiro Vasti
It is a special technique of bathing the head for 45 minutes in medicated oils using a special apparatus.


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