i). Purvakarma (Preparation)
Through oleation (Snehan) and steam therapy (Swedana), this phase softens and mobilizes toxins (ama) for easier removal.
ii). Pradhanakarma (Core Detox Treatments)
Depending on individual needs and dosha profiles (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), one or more of the following five therapies are administered:
- Vamana Therapeutic vomiting (primarily for Kapha)
- Virechana Purgation (for Pitta)
- Basti Medicated enemas (for Vata)
- Nasya Nasal administration of oils or powders
- Raktamokshana Blood purification (used selectively)