Healthepic-The third stage of panchakarma, paschat karma or post procedure

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The third stage of Panchakarma is Paschat karma i.e., the adoption of rehabilitative measures after the main treatment. It describes the measures employed after the main treatment, such as diet, medicines and daily routine.
It is of three types:

Samsarjana Karma
Rasayanadi Karma
Samana Prayoga

Samsarjana Krama

Restoration of digestive power by advocating specific diet after completion of Sodhana Therapy is known as Samsarjana krama.

Rasayanadi Karma

Administration of Rasayana and Vajeekarana drugs after Elimination Therapy is known as Rasayanadi karma.

Samana Prayoga

Administration of medicines required to treat the particular disease after the process of elimination is called Samana Prayoga.

After care

The following regime is to be followed during the course of oleation therapy for the same number of days, even after the completion of the course.

Use only warm water for drinking and bathing.
Celibacy should be maintained.
Avoid :
- Suppressing the natural urges.
- Speaking loudly.
- Anger and anxiety.
- Exposure to sunlight and cold breeze.
- Travelling long distances by vehicle or by walk.
- Contact with smoke and dust etc.