A Review Article – Panchakarma (Detoxification) Shodhan Karma

The review article explores Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic detoxification therapy comprising five main procedures: Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Raktastrav, aimed at cleansing the body, eliminating toxins, and balancing doshas. It highlights the detoxification (Shodhana) of toxic materials like Aconitum species, Abrus precatorius, and Strychnos nux-vomica, detailing methods to reduce their toxicity and enhance therapeutic efficacy. The article underscores the importance of lifestyle and dietary guidelines in Ayurveda for disease prevention and notes the superior results of Shodhana therapies in toxin removal and cell rejuvenation compared to modern medicine alone, with a particular mention of their potential in treating conditions like psoriasis.