Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapy

Question 1

What does the term 'Panchakarma' literally mean in Sanskrit?

Accepted Answer

Five therapies

Answer

Panchakarma literally means 'five actions' or 'five therapies' in Sanskrit — a system of purification and detoxification procedures in Ayurveda.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main Panchakarma procedures?

Accepted Answer

Abhyanga

Answer

Abhyanga (oil massage) is a Purvakarma (preparatory therapy) and not one of the five main Panchakarma procedures, which include Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshana.

Question 3

Vamana therapy in Panchakarma is primarily indicated for which dosha imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Kapha

Answer

Vamana (therapeutic emesis) is the primary treatment for Kapha-dominant disorders as it eliminates excess Kapha through the upper GI tract.

Question 4

What is the preparatory phase of Panchakarma called, which includes oleation and sudation?

Accepted Answer

Purvakarma

Answer

Purvakarma refers to the preparatory procedures — including Snehana (oleation) and Swedana (sudation) — performed before the main Panchakarma treatments.

Question 5

Virechana (therapeutic purgation) is most effective for eliminating which dosha from the body?

Accepted Answer

Pitta

Answer

Virechana is the primary Panchakarma treatment for Pitta disorders, as Pitta accumulates in the small intestine and liver, which are the target organs for purgation.

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