Introduction vol 3 (mechanism of Panchakarma)

Panchakarma, the unique and wonderful treatment modality of Ayurveda is basically designed for the elite class of the society like king, merchant or somebody having similar status. It does not mean that people of lower or lower middle socio-economic group are not entitled to undergo through Panchakarma. Actually the disease that requires elimination therapy dies not attack people considering their socio-economic status. These people should also be treated by Pnachkarma but with utmost consideration and temperance, as it is really very expensive therapy. Gradual downfall of this miraculous therapy in last thousand years possesses many aspects behind it, but expense of the therapy along with lacuna of interest of the Ayurvedic Physicians to setup a complete and comprehensive Panchakarma centre are the prime reasons. The scenario has nowadays been changed completely.

The average upliftment of the socioeconomic status of common people along with their health consciousness has pused hi-tide of Panchakarma in the ocean of medical and cosmetic field. More over it has now been accepted globally. In each and every country, the common people are becoming well acquainted with spas and massage parlous, where steam bath, hot-bath, anointment of herbs, etc. are done which are the basic and fundamental procedures of Panchakarma. The owner of those spas and parlours are to be motivated to use the same establishment for therapeutic purpose by simply appointing a Panchakarma physician. It is also a challenge for the Ayurvedic physicians to propagate and to practice Panchakarma in every aspect to explore its hidden fragrance not only to the elite society but also to the common mass in a very cost effective measure. The physicians should have to adopt modulations on Panchakarna made by many scholars to practice it in a rational way. This therapy has many fragments to be used in different circumstances and perspectives. The physicians, who have little space for clinic but interested to practice Panchakarma. Should perform few therapies in his own clinic in OPD basis. It will help him earn more money as well as fame. The physicians, who have more space, may design cabins to perform Pnachakarma accordingly. The ayurvedic doctors as well as non-medico landowner may also be interested to establish a full-fledged Panchakarma hospital where all types of facility related to Panchakarma would be available.

In this book, therapies suitable for OPD level, small clinic and moderate to large setup are illustrated with appropriate architecture. Different designs of Panchakarma setups along with their cross sectional views are given. The interested concerns may adopt these basic structures with some innovative addition alteration according to their available space and requirements. The utensils and instruments, which were used in ancient period, are mentioned here along with their modulated form which can be used in the sophisticated setup. List of medicines to be stored in the Panchakarma hospital as well as in the small setup is also mentioned here for ready references.

This book neither is written to teach how to perform Panchakarma or its indication, contraindication, its adversities, etc. nor to describe to mode of operations of various therapeutic instruments. This book is written for those individuals who know the Ayurveda as well as Panchakarma judiciously.

The aim of this book is to encourage all the Ayurveduc physicians as well as students to incorporate Panchakarma in daily practice. Just pick up a design for your dream establishment as per your need and start. List of suitable instruments are given. Collect them and place them accordingly for easier practice of Panchakarma.

To you reader, who are till in agony regarding shortage of money or space: Don’t worry. Settle your mind, relaaaax and start your practice. This small setup will definitely give you fame and money by which you may establish a big Panchakarma hospital to pipette the sorrows of sufferings. Best of Luck.