Setting up of panchakarma center in modern era

Revival of interest in Ayurveda has provided drift to medical tourism in the country. There has been a phenomenal increase in the demand for specialized therapies of Ayurveda. It has been observed that many health centers being run in the name of Panchakarma Centers are actually not providing authentic Panchakarma treatment. A need has been felt to prevent misuse of therapies offered by Ayurveda Panchakarma Centers. An area of misuse of Ayurveda in India is the establishments of massage parlors and Panchakarma centers without following the specific guidelines, rules and regulations. The legal system is not strict in the matter of enforcement of law regulating Ayurveda. The Keraliya Ayurveda health center’sissue of license and control act 2007 is only a feeble and half hearted attempt and its only eye wash to consumers. In fact, replication of Singapore legislation (massage establishment act) would perhaps serve as a useful tool in dealing with the matter.The Government of India has prescribed certain specification and minimum standards for establishment of Panchakarma Centers and clinics.