Panchakarma According To Different Acharyas - #3215

I’ve been researching Panchakarma therapy because I’m dealing with a lot of health issues that modern medicine hasn’t helped with, like constant fatigue, poor digestion, and random body aches. When I looked it up, I found that Panchakarma is a key Ayurvedic detox treatment, but it seems like different texts and experts explain it differently. Can someone break down Panchakarma according to different acharyas? Here’s why I’m asking. My family has always been into natural remedies, but I never really paid attention until now. Lately, I’ve been feeling so off-balance, both physically and mentally, that I started looking into Ayurveda. Panchakarma stood out to me because it’s described as a deep cleansing process that removes toxins and restores dosha balance. But the more I read, the more confusing it got. Apparently, the concept of Panchakarma according to different acharyas like Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagbhata isn’t exactly the same? For example, I saw one article saying that Charaka focuses on five main therapies, while Sushruta includes more surgical elements, and then Vagbhata seems to blend the two. Is that true? I feel like understanding Panchakarma according to different acharyas might help me figure out which approach is better for my specific issues. I’m particularly interested in the Vamana and Basti therapies since I have digestive problems, but I don’t know if one acharya emphasizes these more than others. Another thing I’m wondering is whether Panchakarma needs to be done in a specific order. Some sources say the purification steps should start with oleation (oiling) and sweating, while others say it depends on the person’s constitution. How does this vary according to different acharyas? And how would I even figure out which one to follow? Do Ayurvedic doctors usually stick to one approach, or do they mix and match depending on the patient? Also, does Panchakarma according to different acharyas include guidelines for mental health? My stress levels have been through the roof lately, and I’ve heard Ayurveda looks at the mind and body together. Do all the acharyas agree on this, or is it more emphasized in one particular school of thought?