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panchakarma

Pronunciation: /ˌpʌntʃəˈkɑːmə/

Definition of panchakarma

noun

  • (in Ayurvedic medicine) a fivefold detoxification treatment involving massage, herbal therapy, and other procedures.

Origin:

from Sanskrit panca 'five' + karma 'action'

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