Panchakarma Treatment in Prayagraj | Authentic Shodhana – Dr. Akanksha Srivastava

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Panchakarma Treatment in
Prayagraj & Allahabad

Dr. Akanksha Srivastava · BAMS MD · Panchakarma Expert · Since 2010

Authentic Panchakarma detoxification and rejuvenation therapy under Dr. Akanksha Srivastava — Patanjali Yogi Peeth trained, 15+ years of experience. Treats PCOS, skin disorders, arthritis, infertility, obesity and chronic fatigue through classical Shodhana protocols. No steroids. No synthetic hormones. Pure Ayurveda.

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Dr. Akanksha Srivastava — Panchakarma Expert Prayagraj
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Understand Panchakarma

What is Panchakarma & Who Needs It?

Panchakarma is Ayurveda’s most powerful detoxification system — a five-fold purification protocol designed to remove deep-seated toxins (Ama) and restore Dosha balance at the cellular level.

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Who Should Do Panchakarma

Chronic fatigue, brain fog and low energy levels
PCOS, hormonal imbalance and irregular periods
Skin disorders — psoriasis, eczema, chronic acne
Arthritis, joint pain and reduced mobility
Obesity and sluggish metabolism
Infertility and poor reproductive health
Stress, anxiety and disturbed sleep
Digestive issues — IBS, bloating, constipation
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How Toxins Accumulate (Ama)

Poor digestion creating undigested metabolic waste
Environmental pollution and chemical exposure
Irregular sleep, eating habits and chronic stress
Processed food, excess sugar and refined carbohydrates
Suppressed emotions creating psycho-somatic toxins
Dosha aggravation due to seasonal changes
Long-term medication use causing chemical residue
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What Panchakarma Does

Deep cellular detoxification — removes Ama from tissues
Restores Vata, Pitta and Kapha balance permanently
Improves Agni (digestive fire) for lifelong health
Strengthens immunity and boosts Ojas (vital energy)
Reverses chronic disease by addressing root cause
Rejuvenates skin, hair and reproductive organs
Calms the nervous system — reduces stress hormones
Prepares the body for Rasayana (anti-aging) therapy
Your Panchakarma Expert

Dr. Akanksha Srivastava — BAMS MD

Prayagraj’s trusted Panchakarma specialist and women’s health expert. Trained at Patanjali Yogi Peeth, Haridwar. 15+ years of focused clinical practice.

Dr. Akanksha Srivastava Panchakarma Expert Prayagraj
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery)
MD in Kayachikitsa (Ayurvedic Internal Medicine)
Panchakarma Certification — Patanjali Yogi Peeth, Haridwar
Garbha Sanskar Specialist — Prenatal Ayurvedic Care
Women’s Health & Infertility Expert — 15+ Years
500+
Panchakarma Cases Treated
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Years of Practice
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Steroids or Hormones Used
Personalised Prakriti analysis before every Panchakarma course
Classical Shodhana protocols — Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Raktamokshana
Purvakarma (Snehana + Swedana) for full 3–7 days before main therapy
Customised herbal formulations prepared in-house
Post-Panchakarma Rasayana and dietary guidance
Special expertise: PCOS, infertility, skin, arthritis and weight management
Conditions We Treat

What Can Panchakarma Treat?

At Shree Vishwshraddha Chikitshalaya, Dr. Akanksha uses Panchakarma as a primary or complementary treatment for the following conditions.

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PCOS & PCOD

Virechana and Basti protocols balance hormones, regulate cycles, reduce androgen excess and improve fertility without synthetic hormones.

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Skin Disorders

Virechana deeply purifies the blood (Rakta Shodhana). Effective for psoriasis, eczema, chronic acne, urticaria and other inflammatory skin conditions.

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Infertility

Uttar Basti and herbal Panchakarma protocols detoxify the reproductive system, improve Ojas and significantly enhance fertility in both men and women.

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Arthritis & Joint Pain

Janu Basti, Patra Pinda Sweda and Kati Basti relieve joint inflammation, restore synovial fluid and significantly improve mobility.

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Obesity & Weight

Udvartana (herbal powder massage), Virechana and Kati Basti improve metabolism, reduce Kapha excess and support sustainable weight loss.

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Stress & Anxiety

Shirodhara (warm oil on the forehead) and Abhyanga calm the nervous system, reduce cortisol and treat chronic stress, insomnia and anxiety.

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Hair Loss & Alopecia

Nasya (nasal oil therapy) and Shiro Abhyanga nourish the scalp, improve Bhrajaka Pitta and effectively treat hair thinning and alopecia areata.

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Annual Detox & Rejuvenation

Preventive Panchakarma — Shodhana (purification) followed by Rasayana (rejuvenation) to maintain health, slow ageing and boost immunity year-round.

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Our Process

How Panchakarma is Done at Our Clinic

Classical Panchakarma in 4 stages — from initial Prakriti assessment to post-therapy Rasayana. Every course is personalised to your Dosha, condition and season.

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Prakriti Assessment

Dr. Akanksha analyses your Dosha constitution (Prakriti), current imbalance (Vikriti) and identifies the appropriate Panchakarma protocol.

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Purvakarma

3–7 days of Snehana (internal & external oleation) and Swedana (herbal steam) to loosen and mobilise deep-seated toxins to the GI tract.

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Pradhan Karma

The main 5 therapies — Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya or Raktamokshana — selected based on your condition to eliminate Ama completely.

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Paschat Karma

Post-therapy dietary progression (Samsarjana Krama) and Rasayana herbal medicines to rebuild Ojas, strength and long-term immunity.

The Five Classical Therapies

Panchakarma — The 5 Purification Procedures

Panchakarma literally means ‘five actions’ — five classical Shodhana therapies that eliminate Doshas from five different routes of the body.

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Vamana — Therapeutic Emesis

Controlled medicated vomiting to eliminate excess Kapha from the chest, lungs and stomach. Used for asthma, bronchitis, chronic cough, obesity and skin disorders.

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Virechana — Purgation Therapy

Medicated purgation using classical Ayurvedic herbs to eliminate Pitta from the liver, gallbladder, small intestine and blood. Best for skin, PCOS and liver conditions.

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Basti — Medicated Enema

The most important Panchakarma therapy — herbal decoctions and oils administered rectally to cleanse Vata from the colon. Treats arthritis, neurological and reproductive conditions.

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Nasya — Nasal Therapy

Medicated oils and herbal preparations administered through the nasal cavity to cleanse the head, brain and sensory organs. Treats sinusitis, hair loss, migraines and anxiety.

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Raktamokshana — Bloodletting

Therapeutic blood purification — primarily through leech therapy or venesection — to eliminate blood-borne Pitta and toxins. Used for chronic skin disorders, gout and varicose veins.

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Additional Panchakarma Procedures at Our Clinic

Beyond the five main therapies, Dr. Akanksha offers these specialised Panchakarma procedures depending on your condition.

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Shirodhara

Continuous warm medicated oil poured over the forehead (third eye) for 30–45 minutes. Deeply calms the nervous system. Used for stress, anxiety, insomnia and migraines.

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Abhyanga

Full-body warm herbal oil massage by two therapists simultaneously. Improves circulation, removes Ama from superficial tissues and deeply relaxes the body.

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Swedana

Herbal steam bath (whole body or localised). Dilates channels, opens sweat glands and helps mobilise toxins loosened by Snehana for elimination.

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Janu Basti

Warm medicated oil pooled around the knee joint using a dough ring — retained for 30–45 minutes. Relieves knee pain, stiffness and degenerative changes in OA.

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Patra Pinda Sweda

Heated bundles of medicinal leaves applied to the body in rhythmic strokes. Reduces inflammation, relieves joint pain and improves mobility in arthritis.

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Udvartana

Deep herbal powder massage that breaks down subcutaneous fat, improves skin texture and reduces Kapha. Used for obesity, cellulite and skin disorders.

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Clinical Results

Real Patient Outcomes with Panchakarma

Documented results from Dr. Akanksha’s Panchakarma treatments at Shree Vishwshraddha Chikitshalaya, Prayagraj.

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PCOS & Irregular Cycles
Female · 27 years · Prayagraj
✅ Resolved
Duration
3 months
Protocol
Virechana + Basti
Cycles Before
45–60 days
Cycles After
28–30 days
Outcome

Cycles normalised in 6 weeks. Androgen levels reduced by 40%. Skin cleared significantly. Patient conceived naturally within 5 months of completing Panchakarma.

Chronic Psoriasis
Male · 42 years · Allahabad
✅ 80% Cleared
Duration
45 days
Protocol
Virechana + Raktamokshana
PASI Before
18.5
PASI After
3.2
Outcome

80% reduction in psoriatic plaques in 45 days. No steroids used. Patient had failed 3 courses of allopathic treatment previously. Now in remission for 14 months.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Female · 55 years · Prayagraj
✅ Major Relief
Duration
21 days
Protocol
Basti + Patra Pinda Sweda
Pain Score Before
8/10
Pain Score After
2/10
Outcome

Pain reduced from 8/10 to 2/10 in 21 days. Joint swelling reduced by 60%. Patient was able to walk unaided after being on a walking stick for 2 years. ESR normalised.

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Chronic Stress & Insomnia
Male · 38 years · Lucknow
✅ Resolved
Duration
14 days
Protocol
Shirodhara + Abhyanga
Sleep Before
3–4 hrs/night
Sleep After
7–8 hrs/night
Outcome

Sleep improved to 7–8 hrs from session 5 onwards. Cortisol levels reduced significantly. Patient weaned off sleep medications completely within 3 weeks. Still medication-free after 8 months.

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Obesity & Hypothyroidism
Female · 34 years · Prayagraj
✅ 12 kg Lost
Duration
45 days
Protocol
Virechana + Udvartana
Weight Before
86 kg
Weight After
74 kg
Outcome

12 kg lost sustainably over 45 days without crash dieting. TSH improved from 8.4 to 3.1. Energy levels dramatically improved. Menstrual irregularity also resolved as a secondary benefit.

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Secondary Infertility
Female · 31 years · Varanasi
✅ Conceived
Duration
3 months
Protocol
Uttar Basti + Virechana
Trying For
3 years
Outcome
Natural Conception
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Patient had failed 2 IUI cycles. After 3 months of Uttar Basti and Virechana with herbal Rasayana, conceived naturally. Now has a healthy baby girl. No IVF required.

Patient Experiences

What Our Patients Say

Dr. Akanksha’s Virechana therapy cleared my 8-year-old psoriasis in 45 days. I had tried everything — steroids, methotrexate, biologics — nothing worked. Panchakarma gave me my life back. My skin is 90% clear and I feel like a new person.

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Ramesh Gupta
Psoriasis Treatment · Allahabad

My PCOS was severe — no periods for 4 months, weight gain and excessive hair loss. After Dr. Akanksha’s Panchakarma treatment, my cycles are perfectly regular. I conceived naturally within 5 months. Absolutely miraculous!

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Sunita Mishra
PCOS Treatment · Prayagraj

Shirodhara changed my life. I was on sleeping pills for 2 years and couldn’t sleep without them. After 14 days of Shirodhara and Abhyanga at Vishwshraddha Chikitshalaya, I sleep 7–8 hours naturally. I haven’t taken a single pill in 6 months.

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Common Questions

Panchakarma — Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does a Panchakarma course take?

A complete Panchakarma course typically takes 7–21 days depending on your condition, Prakriti and the therapies required. Purvakarma (preparation) takes 3–7 days, Pradhan Karma (main therapy) takes 3–7 days, and Paschat Karma (post-therapy) takes 5–7 days. Shorter programmes of 7 days are available for stress, skin and preventive detox. Conditions like infertility or chronic arthritis may need 21–28 days. Dr. Akanksha will recommend the appropriate duration after your assessment.

Is Panchakarma safe? Are there any side effects?

When performed under qualified medical supervision, Panchakarma is extremely safe. Dr. Akanksha has 15+ years of experience and conducts a full Prakriti and health assessment before recommending any therapy. You may experience mild fatigue or loose stools during the purification phase — this is normal and temporary. Panchakarma is NOT recommended during pregnancy, active infection, severe anaemia or post-surgery. Dr. Akanksha will screen for contraindications during your consultation.

Do I need to stay admitted or can I visit daily?

Most Panchakarma therapies at our clinic are done on an outpatient or day-care basis — you come in for your daily session (typically 2–3 hours) and return home. For intensive programmes like Vamana or longer Basti courses, daily visits are scheduled in the morning. Only in rare cases where a patient has come from outside Prayagraj would we assist with local accommodation recommendations. You do not need to be admitted.

What should I eat during Panchakarma?

Diet is a crucial part of Panchakarma success. During Purvakarma, you will be given increasing doses of ghee (Snehana) with a light, easily digestible diet. During the main therapy, you transition to Manda (rice water), Peya (thin gruel), Vilepi (thick gruel) and finally back to normal food in a process called Samsarjana Krama. Dr. Akanksha provides a detailed, written diet plan customised to your Prakriti and the specific therapy being done. Generally, avoid heavy, fried, cold and processed foods throughout.

Can Panchakarma treat PCOS and hormonal imbalance?

Yes — Panchakarma is one of the most effective treatments for PCOS in Ayurveda. Virechana purges excess Pitta and Kapha that disturbs the hormonal axis. Basti (especially Uttar Basti in women) directly acts on the uterus and ovaries. Clinical results at our clinic show cycle normalisation in 6–12 weeks and significantly improved fertility outcomes. Many patients with PCOS-related infertility have conceived naturally after completing Dr. Akanksha’s Panchakarma protocols.

How is Panchakarma at your clinic different from a spa?

Spa Panchakarma is wellness-oriented — relaxing but not therapeutic. At Shree Vishwshraddha Chikitshalaya, Panchakarma is a medical procedure prescribed and supervised by Dr. Akanksha (BAMS MD). Your Prakriti is formally assessed, medicines are prescribed based on your condition, the classical sequence (Purvakarma, Pradhan Karma, Paschat Karma) is followed, and therapeutic outcomes are monitored. We use authentic, classical Ayurvedic herbs and oils — not commercially manufactured cosmetic products.

What is the cost of Panchakarma treatment in Prayagraj?

The cost depends on the therapies recommended, duration of the programme and medicines prescribed. A single session (e.g., Shirodhara or Abhyanga) starts from affordable rates. A complete 7–14 day course including medicines and consultations is significantly more economical than equivalent treatments in major metros. Please WhatsApp us for a personalised quote after Dr. Akanksha reviews your case. We do not have fixed packages — every programme is customised to the patient.

Can I do Panchakarma online / remotely?

The manual therapies (Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Basti etc.) require in-person attendance at our Prayagraj clinic. However, Dr. Akanksha offers online consultations for patients from outside Prayagraj to assess your case, prescribe herbal Panchakarma medicines for home preparation, and design a suitable protocol. For the complete Panchakarma experience, an in-person visit to our Prayagraj clinic is recommended. Contact us to discuss your options.
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Consult Dr. Akanksha Srivastava

Book your Panchakarma consultation at Shree Vishwshraddha Chikitshalaya, Prayagraj. In-person or online consultation available.

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Vishwshraddha Chikitshalaya, Near Hanuman Mandir, Jhushi, Prayagraj — 211019
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Dr. Akanksha Srivastava — Panchakarma & Women’s Health

🏡 Allahpur Clinic

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Near Allahpur Chauraha, Allahpur, Prayagraj — 211006
Monday to Saturday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Dr. Akanksha Srivastava — By Appointment

Book Your Panchakarma Appointment

WhatsApp Dr. Akanksha directly to describe your condition and book your Panchakarma assessment. Confirmation within 30 minutes during clinic hours.

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Online Consultation Available

If you are outside Prayagraj, consult Dr. Akanksha via WhatsApp or video call. She will assess your condition, prescribe herbal medicines for home use and design a preliminary protocol before your in-person Panchakarma visit.

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