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Panchakarma is Ayurveda's primary purification and detoxification treatment. Panchakarma is composed of "Panch" means
"five" and Karma means "procedures or
functions", hence these 5 therapeutic means of eliminating toxins from the body are
Vamana, Virechana, Nasya, Basti and Raktamoskshana. This series of five therapies help remove deep rooted stress and illness causing toxins from the body while balancing the Doshas (energies that govern all biological functions).
For special characteristic see in the following chart--
Body Frame
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Thin,
bony, tall or short
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Medium
Balance
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Large,
broad
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Weight
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Low
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Moderate
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Heavy
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Skin
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Dry,
Rough, Cool, Dull
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Soft,
Oily, Warm, Rudy
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Thick,
Moist, Cold, Pale
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Hair
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Dark,
Dry, Curly
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Soft,
Oily, Fair or red
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Thick,
Oily, Wavy
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Teeth
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Protruding,
Big, Uneven
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Moderate,
Yellowish
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Strong,
even, white
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Nails
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Rough,
Dry, Brittle, Bitten
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Soft,
pink, strong
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Soft,
Large, White
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Eyes
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Small,
Dry, Dull, Nervous
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Sharp,
penetrating
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Big,
thick lashes
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Appetite
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Variable,
Small
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Good,
regular
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Slow
and steady
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Food
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Simple,
Sparse, Snacks
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Requires
regular meal
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Gourmet,
luxury, fatty
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Thirst
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Variable
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Excessive
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Minimal
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Elimination
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Dry,
Hard, Constipated
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Soft,
Oily, Loose
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Thick,
heavy, slow
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Urine
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Frequent
but sparse
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Yellow,
Copious
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Infrequent,
average
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Sweat
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Minimal
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Profuse,
pungent in order
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Slow
to begin, heavy
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Pulse
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Weak,
Erratic, Fast
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Stable,
Strong
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Slow,
smooth
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Circulation
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Variable,
Poor, Sluggish
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Good
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Moderate
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Sleep
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Light,
Disturbed, Minimal
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Sound,
Moderate
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Heavy,
excessive
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Speech
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Rapid,
High or Hoarse Voice
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Sharp,
Cutting, Loud
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Slow,
harmonious
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Libido
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Varies,
Directed in Fantasy
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Passionate,
Excessive
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Slow
but strong, loyal
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Immunity
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Variable,
Poor
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Moderate
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High
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Activity
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High,
Restless, Mobile
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Moderate,
directed
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Minimal
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Endurance
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Minimal
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Moderate
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Slow
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Psychological
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Mind
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Restless,
curious
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Aggressive,
clever
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Calm,
slow
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Memory
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Short
term
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Sharp,
good
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Long
Term
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Routine
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Dislikes
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Enjoys
planning
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Adaptable,
tolerates
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Faith
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Erratic,
Changeable
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Fanatical
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Steady,
devoted
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Opinions
/ Mood
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Variable,
fluctuate
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Express
forcefully
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Changes,
slowly
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Finances
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Poor,
spends rapidly
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Moderate,
buys luxuries
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Rich,
thrity
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Hobbies
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Travel,
art, philosophy
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Sports,
politics, luxuries
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Screne,
leisurely types
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Creativity
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Original,
fertile
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Technical,
Scientist
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Entrepreneurial
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Sensitivity
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Cold,
wind, dryness
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Heat,
sun, fires
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Cool,
damp, humidity
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Temperament
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Nervous,
insecure, shy
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Determined,
motivated
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Conservative,
resilient
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Dreams
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Frequent,
fearful
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Fiery,
Violent, Vivid
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Romantic,
Calm
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