| Season |
Weather |
Dosha
Aggravation |
Panchakarma |
Diet/Behaviour |
| Spring |
Cool |
Aggravation of Pitta |
Internal and external
oleation (Snehapan, Abhyang) powders for Kapha &
oil for Vata. Induced emesis (Vaman) and purgation,
(Virechan) Strong nasal therapy (Nasya) |
Light food, which is
more pungent, astringent & bitter in taste.
Avoid cold weather |
| Summer |
Hot |
Aggravation of Kapha |
Internal oleation (Snehapan)
Diaphoresis (Swedan) less hot Shirodhara with cooling
herbs medicated enema (Kshira Basti/ Netra Basti/
Kati Basti) bloodletting (Rakta Mokshan) purgation
(Virechan) |
Warm food & drinks,
more sweet, bitter & astringent food. Avoid
excessive heat, and hot bath. |
| Fall |
Windy, Cool & Dry |
Aggravation of Vata |
More emphasis on medicated
enema (Basti Chikitsa) diaphoresis (Swedan-Nadisweda,
pottali sweda) nasal therapy (Nasya) |
Heavy food ercips can
be consumed (if digestion is strong). More of sweet,
sour & salty food. |
| Winter |
Cold & dry |
Vata & /or Kapha
Aggravation |
External oleation (Abhyanga)
with medicated oil Diaphoresis (Swedan) purgation
(Virechan). Nasal therapy (Nasya) |
Hot food & drinks,
more sour, salty & pungent tasting food |
