Dr Binitha A

Introduction Ayurveda emphasizes specific regimens tailored to each season, known as Ritucharya. Despite their proven efficacy in maintaining health and preventing diseases exacerbated by seasonal imbalances (Sanchaya Poorvaka Prakopa of Dosa), these traditional practices are often overlooked in contemporary healthcare. Acharya Vagbata discourse in the Ritucharya Adhyaya elaborates on Swasthya Panchakarma, essential therapeutic interventions tailored to manage seasonal imbalances. These include Vamana (therapeutic emesis) for eliminating aggravated Kapha during Vasanta Ritu, Vasthi (medicated enema) for addressing aggravated Vata during Varsa Ritu, and Virechana (therapeutic purgation) for managing aggravated Pitta during Sarat Ritu. Method: A conceptual analysis was undertaken to understand the optimal timing for seasonal purification aligned with Kerala’s distinct climatic pattern. Result: Adapting Ayurvedic principles to accommodate Kerala’s specific seasonal variations ensures that these ancient practices remain relevant and effective in contemporary healthcare. By integrating local climatic insights with traditional wisdom, healthcare practitioners can optimize therapeutic outcomes and promote wellness tailored to Kerala’s seasonal rhythms. Discussion: Understanding the optimal timing for seasonal purification aligned with Kerala's distinct climatic patterns is crucial. Adapting Ayurvedic principles to accommodate Kerala's specific seasonal variations ensures that these ancient practices remain relevant and effective in contemporary healthcare. By integrating local climatic insights with traditional wisdom, healthcare practitioners can optimize therapeutic outcomes and promote wellness tailored to Kerala's seasonal rhythms.

The Department of Panchakarma at VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, conducted "Vasti Sameeksha," a comprehensive two-day workshop on December 7-8, 2024, focusing on the advanced Ayurvedic practice of Niruha. This workshop brought together 73 participants, including postgraduate scholars and faculty from leading Kerala Ayurveda colleges, to deepen the understanding and update practices of Niruha through classical and contemporary perspectives. The workshop was structured around 106 pre-collected questions on various aspects of Niruha such as indications, dosage, and procedures, which were extensively discussed to reconcile traditional texts with modern application needs. Moderated by experts Dr. Kirathamoorthy P.P. and Dr. G. Vinodkumar, the sessions facilitated a collaborative forum for standardizing operational procedures and exploring innovative formulations, notably the integration of Saindhava in Ksheera Vasti. The discussions also highlighted the challenges in clinical assessments and post-procedural care, stressing the need for ongoing research and adaptation of practices. This collaborative effort marked a significant step in standardizing Niruha treatments and documented the refined understandings for future educational and clinical use.