Year: 2026 | Month: January-March | Volume: 10 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 75-82
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijash.20260111
Panchakarma-Based Dincharya: A Holistic Framework for Preventive Healthcare in the Modern Era
Prof. (Dr.) Gunjan Garg1, Prof. (Dr.) Gopesh Mangal2, Dr. Abhishek Ranjan Jha3
1Professor & Head, Dept. of Swasthavritta MJF College of Ayurveda Jaipur
2Dean PG, Professor & Head, Dept. of Panchakarma, National Institute of Ayurveda (DU), Jaipur
3PG scholar, Dept. of Panchakarma, National Institute of Ayurveda (DU), Jaipur
Corresponding Author: Dr. Abhishek Ranjan Jha
ABSTRACT
Background: Ayurveda emphasizes preventive healthcare through lifestyle regulation and maintenance of physiological balance. One of the core principles of Swasthavritta is Dincharya (daily regimen), which prescribes systematic daily practices to maintain equilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, and Agni. In modern society, rapid urbanization, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy dietary habits, and psychological stress have contributed to a growing burden of non-communicable and autoimmune diseases. Integrating Panchkarma based preventive Ayurvedic practices into daily life may offer an effective approach to counter these conditions.
Objective: This review aims to explore the role of Panchakarma procedures incorporated within Dincharya in maintaining health, promoting physiological balance, and preventing lifestyle-related and autoimmune disorders.
Materials and Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using classical Ayurvedic texts such as Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, and Ashtanga Sangraha, along with contemporary research articles retrieved from databases including Google Scholar. Relevant information regarding Panchakarma practices included in Dincharya and their preventive health benefits was compiled and analyzed.
Results: Several Panchakarma-related procedures form an integral part of Dincharya, including Abhyanga, Shiro Abhyanga, Pada Abhyanga, Nasya, Gandusha, Kavala, Dhumapana, Udvartana, Udgharshana, Utsadana, Anulepana, and Samvahana. These practices help maintain Dosha balance, improve circulation, stimulate metabolic activity, eliminate toxins (Ama), enhance immunity, and promote mental relaxation. Regular practice of these therapies contributes to prevention of lifestyle disorders such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and stress-related conditions.
Conclusion: Panchakarma procedures incorporated within Dincharya represent an effective preventive healthcare strategy that promotes holistic well-being. Adoption of these daily Ayurvedic practices may help mitigate the rising prevalence of lifestyle and autoimmune diseases and support integrative approaches in modern preventive medicine.
Keywords: Panchakarma, Dincharya, Lifestyle disorders, Swasthavritta, Ayurveda
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