Panchakarma in Clinical Practice + A Patient’s Guide | 2-Ebook Collection by Dr. Ravinder Kaushik

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Which Panchakarma procedure should you choose, for which patient, and at what stage?

Explore these essential clinical questions with Panchakarma in Clinical Practice, a practical reference by Dr. Ravinder Kaushik, paired with a companion guide that helps patients understand their treatment journey.

Together, these two digital ebooks offer 387 pages covering clinical assessment, preparation, procedure selection, recovery, safety and patient education.

Ebook 1: Panchakarma in Clinical Practice
353 pages | 61 chapters | 10 sections

Designed for Ayurvedic practitioners, BAMS students, interns and postgraduate scholars, this reference connects classical principles with the practical decisions involved in planning Panchakarma.

What you will find inside:

• Classical foundations and clinical reasoning
Samprapti, Shat Kriyakala, Ama–Nirama assessment, Dosha–Dushya relationships and the reasoning behind Shodhana versus Shamana.

• Patient assessment and selection
Dashavidha Pariksha, Bala assessment, Koshtha evaluation, modern diagnostic considerations and suitability for treatment.

• Medicine, oil and ghee preparation
Sneha Kalpana, Kashaya Kalpana, commonly used formulations, sourcing, quality control and storage.

• Preparatory procedures
Deepana–Pachana, internal Snehana, dose escalation, readiness assessment and selection of Swedana.

• External and regional therapies
Abhyanga, Pizichil, Navarakizhi, Patra Pinda Sweda, Churna Pinda Sweda, Jambeera Pinda Sweda, Kati Basti, Greeva Basti, Janu Basti, Netra Tarpana, Shirodhara, Shiro Abhyanga, Shirobasti, Shiropichu, Udvartana and Mukhalepa.

• The five principal procedures
Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Raktamokshana, with preparation, procedural guidance, monitoring and recovery considerations.

• Disease-wise clinical protocols across eight systems
Musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal and metabolic, dermatological, gynaecological, psychiatric and stress-related, and hepatobiliary disorders.

• Recovery and rebuilding
Samsarjana Krama, dietary progression and the role of Rasayana and Vajikarana after Shodhana.

• Safety and special populations
Contraindications, pregnancy and postpartum considerations, children, older adults, comorbid conditions, modern medicines and emergency recognition.

• Practical clinic management
Setting up a Panchakarma unit, documentation, staffing, infection control, patient communication, programme planning and professional responsibilities.

Practical reference tools include:
Quick-reference tables, schematic flowcharts, working forms, clinical record templates, a formulation index and a glossary.

Ebook 2: Panchakarma — A Patient’s Guide
34 pages | 14 chapters

Written in everyday language for patients, families and carers, this companion guide explains what to expect before, during and after Panchakarma.

It answers common questions such as:

• What is Panchakarma, and is it suitable for me?
• What should I discuss with my physician before starting?
• How should I prepare for treatment?
• What happens during the main procedures?
• How should I return to regular food during recovery?
• Which symptoms require medical attention?
• How do I choose a clinic?
• What should I know about my medicines, herbs and supplements?

Includes personal planning pages, a medicine list, questions for your doctor, important contact details and a treatment diary.

Why choose this collection?

The clinical reference explains the reasoning behind treatment decisions, while the patient guide makes the treatment journey easier to understand. Together, they support structured clinical planning and clearer conversations between practitioners, patients and families.

Product Details

Author: Dr. Ravinder Kaushik
Format: Two PDF ebooks
Total pages: 387
Language: English
Edition: First Edition, 2026

Clinical depth for practitioners. Clarity for patients.

The clinical ebook is a professional reference to accompany formal training and supervised practice. The patient guide supports education and discussion with the treating physician.