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Kumara or Bala Avastha refers to the childhood stage as per traditional Indian medical science, Ayurveda--the science of life. Ayurveda classifies treatment into two main types: Shodhana Chikitsa (purification therapy, including Panchakarma) and Shamana Chikitsa (palliative therapy, including Deepana, Pachana, etc.). Childhood disorders, known as Bal Rog, are addressed in this stage of physical and mental development. Panchakarma procedures like Vamana, Virechana, Nasya, Niruha/Yapana and Anuvasana Basti, along with Raktamokshana, are advised during early childhood to address various abnormal physiological states. This review focuses on understanding the concept and applications of Panchakarma in paediatric age, particularly in the context of Bala Roga. Panchakarma, being an integral therapy in Kaumarbhritya, holds therapeutic value in managing various childhood disorders and finds relevance across all branches of Ashtanga Ayurveda.