Virechana
is medicated purgation therapy, it is the cleansing of the Pitta and the
purification of the blood toxins from the body that are accumulated in
the liver and gallbladder; it completely cleanses the gastro-intestinal
tract. It is a safe procedure without side effects. Generally, it is
administered three days after the Vamana treatment but this may vary. If
Vamana therapy is not needed, Virechana can be administered directly
after purvakarma. Virechan cleanses the sweat glands, small intestine,
colon, kidneys, stomach, liver and spleen. A number of effective and
safe herbs can be used as a laxative. This includes senna, prune, bran,
flaxseed husk, dandelion root, psyllium seed, cow's milk, salt, castor
oil, raisins and mango juice. When taking these laxatives, it is
important to adhere to restricted diet. Benefits of Virechana help root
out skin diseases, chronic fever, piles, abdominal tumors, worms, gout,
jaundice, gastrointestinal problems, constipation, irritable bowel
syndrome, diabetes, asthma, headaches, elephantiasis and gynecological
disorders. This karma mainly aims to eliminate doshas that cannot be
removed by Vamana karma such as the kidneys, lungs and sweat glands.
This elimination process of vitiated doshas through rectum is called
Virechana. The drugs used for virechana karma (purgation therapy)
vitiate the doshas and bring them into the koshta (abdomen). Purgative
drugs are dominant in earth and water elements and have downward
movement. The synonyms of virechana are rechan and praskandhan. Procedure of Virechana The patient should be first subjected to Oleation , Fomentation , Emisis and Samsarjana Karma (post operative) as described earlier. Then start internal Oleation for 3 to 7 days. Followed by medicated Steam bath for 3 days.
A day before Virechana light and warm diet is advised.
Purgative drug should be administerted after 7.00 a.m. i.e : after completion of "Kapha kala" (time).
Administer the standard drug formulations, for producing Virechana.
Factors like disease state, body - mind constitution, age, state of Dosa , person time and mental condition needs to be taken in to consideration.
Hot water in small quantity and "Yastimadu" Phanta is to be given at regular intervals, to induce bouts, while cold water is absolutely contra - indicated.
Following are the diseases for which Virechana karma treatment can be given
