14-Day Karkidaka Chikitsa
Classical Kerala monsoon rejuvenation โ at home
About this program
The traditional Kerala Karkidaka Masa (monsoon month) rejuvenation protocol, adapted for home practice. Includes Karkidaka Kanji recipe, daily Abhyanga, specific dietary restrictions, herbal kashayam guidance, and rest discipline. Best done July-August during actual Karkidaka, but works any rainy/cool season.
Daily schedule
1Day 1 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
Day 1 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
2Day 2 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
Day 2 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
3Day 3 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
Day 3 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
4Day 4 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
Day 4 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
5Day 5 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
Day 5 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
6Day 6 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
Day 6 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
7Day 7 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
Day 7 โ Purvakarma โ preparing the body
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
8Day 8 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
Day 8 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
9Day 9 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
Day 9 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
10Day 10 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
Day 10 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
11Day 11 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
Day 11 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
12Day 12 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
Day 12 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
13Day 13 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
Day 13 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
14Day 14 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
Day 14 โ Pradhanakarma โ deep cleanse
5 actions
- dietKarkidaka Kanji (rice-medicinal-herb porridge) for breakfast. Light, warm lunch. Skip dinner or have rice gruel.
- medicationDashamoola Kashayam 15ml diluted in warm water, twice daily before meals
- exerciseGentle stretching + 10 mins walking inside โ no strenuous outdoor activity in rain
- journalBowel movement, sleep quality, energy โ Karkidaka is a deep cleanse, expect fluctuations
- meditationSankhya Yoga / Pranayama 15 mins on wakingยท 15min
Important: This program is an educational framework. Medications listed are common classical formulations โ do not start them without consulting a verified Ayurvedic doctor first. The protocol works best when paired with a 1-on-1 consultation to confirm it fits your Prakriti and current medications.Book a consultation โ