Abstract

CONCEPT OF PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES IN PAEDIATRIC CARE AND EPLORE THE VARIATION AND SIGNIFICANCE OF PANCHKARMA IN BAL-ROGA

Kiran P. Nandeshwar* and Anil B. Kale

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Abstract

Ayurvedic treatment comprises of two major parts viz. Samshodhana chikitsa (Bio-cleansing therapy) and Sanshaman Chikitsa (pacifying therapy). Samshodhana chikitsa envisages panchkarma treatment which is basically a bio-cleansing regimen intended to eliminate the toxic elements from the body and thereby enhances the immunity of the body. Panchkarma treatment can be used efficiently in all the branches of Ashtang- Ayurved, Kaumarbhritya tantra is one of them. Panchkarma treatment beneficial in paediatric care, it cures many child disorders and enhances their immunity. Now-a-days low immunity, neuro muscular disorder, psychological problems, behaviors problems are common in paediatric population. This article useful to explore panchkarma procedure in paediatric condition and will definitely provide new hope in management of child disorders.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Kaumarbhritya, Child disorders.