Panchakarma is a Sanskrit word that means "five procedures" or "five treatments". It is a set of five treatments that balance the essential energies known in Ayurveda as " Doshas ", strengthen the digestive system, remove toxins from the body and renew the general health.

Ayurveda recommends "Panchakarma" as a treatment for mental and physical health. Like all medical procedures, this treatment should begin with a consultation by a qualified Ayurvedic Physician who can determine the nature of the individual, health problems (if any), and the appropriate degree of intensity of the prescribed treatment.

The five traditional therapies of Panchakarma are: Vasti, Nasya, Vamana, Virechana, Raktamoksha. (See details of these treatments under their headings)Benefits of Panchakarma are: removing toxins from the body, restoring health and youth, strengthening the immune system, and restoring balance and wellness.