This subsection of Ayurveda treatments applies various detoxification methods to prevent and control disease. The five treatments, called panchakarma, are:

• Virechana – purgation therapy
• Bastis (classified as niruna and anuvasana) – herbal and/or oil decoction enemas
• Vamana – emesis therapy
• Nasya – inhalation
• Rakta Moksha – blood letting

Ayurveda recommends detoxification programs once every season for normal individuals as a way of preparing the body for the next season, thus aiding the preventative aspect of this healing system.