Department of Panchakarma

About the Department:

The Department of Panchakarma is one of the most significant clinical branches of Ayurveda, focusing on purification and detoxification therapies that restore balance to the body and mind. Located in the scenic foothills of Dehradun, the department is equipped with modern infrastructure, including multiple therapy rooms for OPD, IPD patients.

Panchakarma therapies are designed to eliminate accumulated toxins, rejuvenate tissues, and strengthen immunity. The department emphasizes both preventive and curative healthcare, combining classical Ayurvedic wisdom with modern wellness approaches. Students are trained in the theoretical foundations and practical applications of Panchakarma, ensuring they gain hands-on experience in patient care.

Vision Statement:

• To establish the Department of Panchakarma as a global center of excellence in Ayurvedic healthcare.
• To promote Ayurveda as a lifestyle, integrating diet, regimen, and therapies into everyday life.
• To make Panchakarma the first choice of therapy for chronic disorders worldwide.

Mission Statement:

• To deliver holistic healthcare through Panchakarma therapies, focusing on prevention as well as cure.
• To develop a healthy lifestyle and wellness mindset among individuals through education and clinical practice.
• To provide affordable and effective Ayurvedic treatments for chronic and lifestyle-related disorders.
• To train students in both classical Panchakarma procedures and modern clinical applications, preparing them as competent Ayurvedic physicians.

Objectives

1. To promote healthy living through Panchakarma therapies and Ayurvedic lifestyle practices.
2. To prevent and manage chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, skin disorders, and metabolic conditions.
3. To provide students with practical exposure to Panchakarma procedures in OPD and IPD settings.
4. To integrate Panchakarma with modern wellness approaches for global acceptance.
5. To conduct research and extension activities that validate the efficacy of Panchakarma therapies.

Practical Exposure:

The Clinical Department of Panchakarma offers specialized OPD and IPD services with dedicated therapy rooms for patients. Treatments include the five classical Panchakarma procedures:

• Vamana (therapeutic emesis)
• Virechana (therapeutic purgation)
• Basti (medicated enema)
• Nasya (nasal therapy)
• Raktamokshana (bloodletting therapy)

In addition, supportive therapies such as Abhyanga (oil massage), Swedana (sudation), Shirodhara, Shirobasti, and Udvartana are regularly practiced.

Students gain hands-on training in patient assessment, therapy administration, and follow-up care. The department also organizes wellness programs, awareness camps, and lifestyle counseling sessions, making Panchakarma accessible to the community while strengthening its role in preventive healthcare.

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