Department of Panchakarma

Department of Panchakarma

(Ayurvedic Purification & Detoxification Therapies)

About the Department

The Department of Panchakarma deals with the specialized Shodhana (purificatory) therapies of Ayurveda, which aim at eliminating the root cause of diseases by cleansing the body of accumulated toxins and restoring Dosha balance. Panchakarma forms an integral part of Ayurvedic clinical practice and is widely recognized for its preventive, curative, and rejuvenative benefits.

The department provides comprehensive training in therapies such as Snehana (oleation), Swedana (sudation), Vamana, Virechana, Vasti, Nasya, and Raktamokshana. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment, procedural accuracy, safety, and post-therapy care, in accordance with classical guidelines.

Activities of the Department

• Teaching principles and procedures of Panchakarma
• Hands-on training in purification therapies under supervision
• Patient selection, preparation, and post-therapy care
• Clinical exposure in Panchakarma OPD and IPD
• Integration of Panchakarma with Kayachikitsa treatment plans
• Case documentation and therapy outcome assessment
• Internal assessments and clinical demonstrations

Faculty List – Panchakarma

Sl. No.	Name of the Faculty	Designation
1	Dr. Rajapandi S	Reader
2	Dr. Arun J. Wilson	Lecturer