Pachakarma is a popular Ayurvedic treatment lasting for a minimum of 14 days. Pachakarma process removes the toxins and purifies every cell in the body. The treatment is a three step process which begins with an oleating treatment (oil therapy), both externally and internally using herbal oils and medicated ghee respectively. The next step is a sudating treatment (involving secretion from sweat glands) using kizhi and steam bath processes. The last step is a rejuvenation therapy that relaxes and energizes the body. This treatment is highly effective for treating chronic diseases such arthritis and psoriasis.