Department of Panchakarma

About Department

‘Panchakarma.’ is a well-known, unique therapy technique in Ayurved. In recent times, people face problems due to environmental pollution, side effects of hybrid grains, fast food with preservatives, fruits & vegetables grown with chemical fertilizers, etc.

Therefore, regular cleaning of the body is very essential for prevention as well as cure. Panchakarma comprises five distinctive therapies viz. Vaman [medicated emesis], Virechan [medicated purgation], Basti [medicated enema], Nasya [medicated nasal medication] and Raktmokshan [blood-letting]. In the Panchakarma unit of the hospital, students get first-hand experience about Panchakarma procedures. The department runs UG, PG & Ph.D. programmes.

Achievements

The faculty members continue to make their mark in this field as they are rewarded and recognized for their work on a regular basis.

Dr. Santosh Chavan was invited by the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando U.S. as an Ayurveda Research speaker from 15-23rd October 2015.
Dr Santosh Chavan was awarded MAHA Aayush Kamal puraskar for the propagation of AYUSH system for 2017 from the Department of AYUSH Government of Maharashtra. The award was given on 12 January 2018 at Ganesh Kala Krida Manch, Pune by Dr Ashutosh Gupta MCI president.
Dr Santosh Chavan was felicitated with the Best Teacher award in the subject of Panchakarma from the All India Ayurved Teachers Association. The function was organized by the Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik and All India Ayurved Teachers Association. The function was held at Rajiv Gandhi Academy of E-learning, Pune on 18th August 2019.