Precautions in Panchakarma w.s.r. to Parihara Vishaya

Abstract

Global acceptance of Panchakarma is increasing day by day. It is the duty of responsible Vaidyas that to maintain the essence of the scientific wisdom during this developmental stage. All the procedures have their own precautions and complications specifically mentioned in classics. One who has excellent knowledge as well as practical experience in Panchakarma should perform these procedures with utmost care. If we explore the various classical precautions mentioned in Ayurveda we can find scientific and logical reasons for the advises.So it is the need of the hour to review on the precautions of Panchakarma.A standardised operating procedure should be needed nationally and internationally including necessary precautions for ensuring better clinical practices.Also extensive researches should be done in this area to develop evidence based conclusions.