Integrative Perspectives on Physiological Purification in Ayurveda: Evaluating Traditional Panchakarma Detoxification versus Contemporary Evidence Informed Practices for Holistic Health Optimization

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Ayurveda views the human body as a dynamic constellation of bio energetic forces that periodically accrete metabolic residues known as ?ma. Detoxification seeks to expel these residues and restore do?a balance. Classical Panchakarma has long served as the gold standard for systemic purification, yet twenty first century wellness culture has fostered a spectrum of modern adaptations—from weekend “detox retreats” to pharmaceutically standardized herbal cleanses. This paper compares traditional and contemporary Ayurvedic detox models, analyses their theoretical foundations, clinical evidence, and practical challenges, and proposes directions for an integrative, evidence driven future.

KEYWORDS: Ayurveda; Panchakarma; Detoxification; ?ma; Integrative Medicine; Wellness Industry