
Virechana
is the second amongst the five detoxifying – cleansing therapies broadly known as shodhana therapies. It helps in clearing the lower part of the body & is the best remedial solution for pitta dosha.Indication of
Virechana
- Bronchial asthma
- Acid peptic disorders
- Skin disorders
- Allergies
- Hepatic disorders
Procedure of
Prior to the Virechana
Virechana
procedure, the patient is subjected to oleation and fomentation. The internal oleation is done for three to seven days followed by a medicated steam bath performed for three days. Certain factors like body and mind constitution, age of the person, mental condition should be considered, while opting forVirechana karma
. Based on this, the patient is given specially formulatedVirechan medicine
under the supervision of ayurvedic physician.Diet of
Before therapy :
A light and warm diet is prescribed for the patient, a day before starting Virechana
Virechana karma
. After therapy : The patient has to follow a strict dietary regimen as suggested by the physicianBenefits of
Virechan
- Lightness of the body
- Increase in appetite
- Reduction of skin patches, plagues and dryness as in psoriasis, eczema & dermatitis.
- Improves immunity
- Enhances healthy digestion and regulates metabolism
- Minimizes intensity of chronic diseases