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Pacifying Doshas Through Classical Ayurveda

Shamana therapy at Sriranga Ayurveda Chikitsa Mandira focuses on gently pacifying aggravated doshas when they are in small quantities. Through personalized herbal treatments, diet, and lifestyle advice, we help restore balance and promote long-term health without intensive purification procedures.

Shamana

Ayurveda basically classifies treatment (chikitsa) into 2 types,

Shodhana (Panchakarma) – Detoxifying / Purificatory procedures
Shamana – Palliative treatments

Shodhana chikitsa(Panchakarma) – Detoxifying / Purificatory procedures

Shodana therapy is indicated in conditions where there is bahu dosha (doshas are in large quantity).

It is indicated in conditions where,

Disease is more severe

Deep rooted

Chronic – of long duration

Patient strength is good

Not responding to shamana chikitsa

Shamana chikitsa / Palliative treatments

Shamana therapy is indicated in conditions where there is alpa dosha (doshas in small quantity).

It is indicated in conditions where,

Disease is less severe,

Not deep routed,

Acute – recent origin,

Patient strength is not good,

In children (generally < 8 yrs), old aged (generally above 70 yrs) & in pregnant women where shodana (purificatory procedures) is contra – indicated,

After shodana to treat the remaining doshas.

Medicines used in Shamana chikitsa

Kashaya (decoctions / concoctions)

Churna (powders)

Vati (tablets)

Arishta & Asava (fermented preparations)

Lehya (linctus)

Ghrutas (ghee preparations)

Tailas (oil preparations)

Lepas (ointments)

Bhasmas etc.,

Presently neo – formulations are also available in Ayurveda like syrups, granules, lotions, ointments, gels etc.

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