Abstract

REVIEW LITERATURE OF PANCHKARMA PROTOCOLS IN CHILDREN

Dr. Kshitija Santosh Londhe* and Dr. Dash P. K.

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Abstract

Samshodhan (detoxification therapy) and Samshaman chikitsa (curative therapy) are types of Chikitsa. Panchakarma is part of samshodhan chikitsa. Panchakarma is heart of Ayurveda which consist of 5 treatment protocols for detoxification of our body. As per all samhitas it is the only method to cure the disease from its roots. Samshodhan chikitsa is utilised in every branch of Ashtang Ayurveda and can also be applied in Kaumarbhritya in various diseases. Panchkarma procedure has efficiency to make equilibrium of Dosha which leads to inefficiency to get replace again.[1] For successful administration of Panchakarma in children one must have complete knowledge and experience in treatment in paediatric diseases. Now a days panchkarma procedure in children is a new hope in treatment protocols for paediatric illness and prevention. This literature was conducted to collect the information about Panchakarma in Balroga as well as to learn protocols of Panchakarma in children.

Keywords: Panchakarma, Kaumarbhritya, Samhitas, Balroga.