The treatments of Ayurved are categorised into Shamana i.e. subsidence of the disesase with herbal medicines. The other therapy is Shodhana .Panchakarma is a shodhana therapy.These treatments target at uprooting the disease . The procedures include Vaman (purification through medicated emesis),Virechan( purification through purgation ),Nasya (Medicated oil or juice instilled through nose) and two types of Basti(Medicated enema).

The advantage of these procedures is that they cleanse the body.This ensures elimination of deepseated toxins.The body thus becomes invigourated and Healthy ensuring proper assimilation of medicines

The procedures are decided based on the vitiation of doshas ,the constitution of the person,age etc.For best results it is advised to carry these procedures regularly during different seasons for great Health and immunity.