In this category there are five types of treatment very commonly known as panchkarma. These are:
Basically all these things are included in sanshodanam as these are the measures by which doshas are is eliminated through body. Vaman means eradication of aggravated doshas through mouth by use of emetics. Virechan is the eradication of doshas through anal region by use of purgative. Nasya is eradication of mucous from respiratory tracts and sinuses. Anuvasan vasti and niruh vasti are basically helpful in strengthening intestines and eradicating the doshas from the intestines respectively. Some times another procedure is also included in it that is known as Raktmokshan chikitsa. Raktmokshana is a procedure in which there is letting of impure blood from the body.
