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Panchakarma evam Upakarma · Paper I · Topic 1

Fundamentals of Panchakarma

SubjectPanchakarma evam Upakarma (AyUG-PK) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 1 TermI Weightage8 marks Hours6 LH · 2 NLHT · 4 NLHP Topic ID3/panchakarma/1-1

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✕ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ; LAQ should not be asked.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Introduction to Panchakarma
  2. 2Panchakarma in Swastha and Atura
  3. 3Indications and contraindications of Shodhana
  4. 4Agni and Koshta Pariksha in Panchakarma
  5. 5Principles in Shodhana
  6. 6Requirements of Panchakarma theatre

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Define Panchakarma, Panchashodhana and describe the importance of Shodhana and its benefits .
  • Enlist the types of Raktamokshana and explain its utility in diseases like Kushta, Vatarakta, Siragranthi and Gridhrasi .
  • Explain the concept of Panchakarma in Swastha and Atura.
  • Explain Rutu Shodhana.
  • Explain the general indications and contraindications of Shodhana Karma
  • Explain Agni and Koshta Pariksha in Panchakarma
  • Apply the assessment of Koshta and Agni Pariksha in Panchakarma clinically
  • Explain Doshagati and Upasthitha Dosha in Panchakarma
  • Describe Prakruthi Praptha Purusha Lakshana and Ashtamahadoshakarabhava.
  • Reproduce the requirements of Panchakarma theatre.
  • Demonstrate recent developments in instrumentation in practice of Panchakarma and Upakarma

Notes

Detailed notes for Fundamentals of Panchakarma are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. A person with Pitta-dominant, easily purged bowel has which Koshta?
  1. A. Krura
  2. B. Madhya
  3. C. Mridu
  4. D. Sama

Answer: C — Mridu Koshta is Pitta dominant; even milk can purge. Krura is Vata dominant, Madhya is Kapha dominant.

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