Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapy

Question 1

What does the term 'Panchakarma' literally mean in Sanskrit?

Accepted Answer

Five therapies

Answer

Five herbs

Answer

Five elements

Answer

Five seasons

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main Panchakarma procedures?

Accepted Answer

Abhyanga

Answer

Vamana

Answer

Virechana

Answer

Nasya

Question 3

Vamana therapy in Panchakarma is primarily indicated for which dosha imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Kapha

Answer

Vata

Answer

Pitta

Answer

All three equally

Question 4

What is the preparatory phase of Panchakarma called, which includes oleation and sudation?

Accepted Answer

Purvakarma

Answer

Paschatkarma

Answer

Pradhanakarma

Answer

Samana

Question 5

Virechana (therapeutic purgation) is most effective for eliminating which dosha from the body?

Accepted Answer

Pitta

Answer

Vata

Answer

Kapha

Answer

All doshas equally

Question 6

Which Panchakarma procedure involves the administration of medicated substances through the nasal passages?

Accepted Answer

Nasya

Answer

Basti

Answer

Vamana

Answer

Raktamokshana