Description:

Virechana, or Purgation therapy, is the elimination of toxins from the body using herbal laxatives. The resulting bowel movement rids the system of harmful Pitta-related impurities. Organs in the lower torso - small intestine, kidney, colon, liver, and spleen - are cleansed during this therapy.

Treatment plan (Virechanakarma)

The procedure of Virechanakarma was performed in three steps.

1. Poorvakarma, i.e., the preparatory procedures; is to be performed before the main therapy, which includes Deepana and Pachana (use of appetizers and digestives drugs) followed by Snehapana (oral administration of medicated ghee) for 3-7 days as per the Koshtha (nature of bowel) of the patient until achieving features of adequate oleation. This is followed by Abhyanga (external application of oil) and Swedana (sudation) for next 3 days

2. Pradhanakarma (main procedure), which means administration of Virechana drug as per the disease, Bala (strength), and Koshtha of the patient. The patients are observed for Samyakshuddhi Lakshana (symptoms of appropriate Virechanakarma).

3. Pashchatakarma (postoperative procedures) also known as Samsarjanakrama, in which the patient is advised for specific code of conduct and dietary regimens for 3-7 days depending upon the number of bouts of bowel evacuated after administering Virechana drug.

When performed correctly, Virechana does not trigger the usual side effects of diarrhoea, such as weakness and loss of electrolytes. This is recommended for the treatment of diabetes, colitis, jaundice, spleen enlargement, arthritis, dysuria, asthma, hemorrhoids (piles), glaucoma and gout.