Establishment of Eco-Friendly Panchakarma Center: A Review

Abstract

Ayurveda Panchakarma practitioner never use to think that where the oil, catheter, plastic bottles of oil and Ghee, gloves, blood, paper, powder, waste water and organic waste used in the Panchakarma end up after disposal, or considered how much water, electricity, paper and other resources our Panchakarma theatre uses. Construction and running of non-environment friendly Panchakarma theatre is not leading towards a green and clean planet. Ayurvedic practitioner need to take an evaluation of their Panchakarma practice considering the effects on the planet. Though individual Panchakarma Center generate only small amounts of waste, the accumulated waste produced by the profession may have significant environmental impact. Thus, there is need of thinking about the eco-friendly Panchakarma practice. Eco-friendly Panchakrama is an environment friendly way of practicing Ayurveda by using techniques and equipment to reduce waste, conserve energy, decrease pollution, and reduce harmful impact on planet. The incorporation of eco-friendly practice to the Panchakarma is not only effective from an environmental perspective but is cost-effective for the practitioner too. This article reviews the scientific literature on eco-friendly practices and suggests comprehensive steps to start an eco-friendly Panchakarma center.