Ayurveda

Panchakarma in Sri Lanka – The Essential Ayurveda Therapy

What is Panchakarma? Panchakarma translates to ‘five actions’ in Sanskrit and is an Ayurvedic cleansing and detoxification treatment programme. Traditionally, it comprises five sequential treatments that work synergistically to eliminate toxins and balance the doshas to their natural equilibrium: Vasthi (herbalised enema): herbal oils or medicines are suspended through the rectum to cleanse the intestinal […]

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Ayurvedic Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder, a common long-term disorder of the digestive system characterised by altered bowel habits and abdominal pain. It is estimated that IBS occurs in 5-10% of the worldwide population, most commonly in young to middle-aged adults, and twice as many women as

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