Panchakarma Laboratory

Classical Therapeutic Procedures, Instruments, Models & Demonstration Setup

>The Panchakarma Department is the therapeutic backbone of Ayurveda. It provides practical training in purification therapies, rejuvenation procedures, pre-operative (Purva Karma), operative (Pradhana Karma), and post-therapy care (Paschat Karma). A fully equipped Panchakarma lab ensures that every BAMS student understands classical methods, safety protocols, instrument handling, therapeutic indications, and contraindications.

Objectives of the Panchakarma Lab

To demonstrate all classical Panchakarma procedures.
To train students in the preparation of medicated oils, ghee, decoctions used in therapies.
To teach proper positioning, temperature control, pressure application, and session timing.
To familiarize students with therapeutic instruments.
To develop clinical judgement in selecting appropriate therapy for various diseases.

Laboratory Setup Requirements

1. Purva Karma Demonstration Area

Includes:

Snehana (Oleation)
– Oil application methods
– Abhyanga demonstration table
– Vessels for heating oil
– Shiro-abhyanga models
Swedana (Sudation)
– Steam chamber
– Steam generator
– Nadi Sweda equipment
– Herbal boluses for Patra Pinda Sweda and Shashtik Shali Pinda Sweda

This zone teaches preparation, dosage decisions, temperature control, and patient comfort protocols.

2. Pradhana Karma Demonstration Area

Fully functional setups for:

Vamana Therapy
– Madanphala seeds
– Herb collection display
– Emetic room layout
– Tools for monitoring vitals
Virechana Therapy
– Purgative drug samples
– Procedure flowcharts
Basti Therapy
– Dashmoola decoction
– Matra Basti models
– Basti-can, bags, catheters
– Neonatal/paediatric sized paraphernalia
Nasya Therapy
– Droni and head support
– Nasya pot
– Dropper set
– Nasal massage models
Raktamokshana
– Jaloka (leech) jars
– Bloodletting models
– Pricking needles
– Tourniquets
– All safety equipment with sterile environment

3. Paschat Karma & Observation Area

Includes:

Resting couches
Blanket sets
Hydration setups
Vital monitoring instruments
Post-therapy dietary charts

Students learn:

How to observe Samyak Lakshana
How to recognise complications
Proper follow-up and diet planning

4. Panchakarma Equipment Museum

Should display 50+ items:

Basti Yantra (traditional & modern)
Dronis, Swedana boxes
Shirodhara pot, stand
Pinda Sweda bundles
Nasya tools
Leech jars
Thermometers, BP apparatus
Ayurvedic formulation samples

5. Safety, Hygiene & Biomedical Waste Protocols

Steam sterilizer
Disinfectants
Sharps container
Bio-waste bins
Gloves, aprons, caps, masks
Cleaning chart

Learning Outcomes

Students gain expertise in:

Clinical Panchakarma
Proper handling of instruments
Indications & contraindications
Patient monitoring
Outcome evaluation
Emergency handling