Virechanam (Body Purification Therapy)

VIRECHANAM:

This is for elimination of pitha related toxins from the body by cleansing of intestine and other pitha connected regions. It is the downward expulsion of doshas through anal route. 15 fays after undergoing emesis therapy, i.e. when the patient has come to normal diet, oil and sweat therapy have to be done, even if the patient had these, during emesis therapy. Purgatives are given usually by 6 a.m. avipathy choorna is used as a lexative. After around two hours, the process of purgation starts. Drinking hot water is good to stimulate the process. The toxic pitha and kapha are discharged. Virechana is good for treating Diabetis, Colitis, Jaundice, Spleen enlargement, Arthritis asthma, Dysuria and all types of Intestinal disorders. This treatment is not advisable for Infants, old and pregnant women.

Virechanam is the intake of oral medicines leading to the elimination of toxins through the anal route. It eliminates excess bile toxins from the mid zone of the body. Virechanam constitutes one of the treatments of Panchakarma. When the digestive tract is clean and toxic-free, it benefits the entire body system. As a result, the person’s appetite increases, body strength enhances and the person becomes active and buoyant. Thus virechanam also functions as an excellent rejuvenative procedure. Herbal powder, medicated castor oil, or herbal paste is commonly used as the purgative medicine. Avipathychoornam is the herbal powder generally used for the treatment. It is a mixture of herbs like turpith, embellia fruits, dry ginger,lotus,cardamom, long pepper,konch,sweet flag, cinnamon, etc. The treatment usually begins early in the morning. The person consumes the appropriate herbal medicine in empty stomach. The medicine does a good cleansing of the entire digestive system. And within 1 to 2 hours he empties his bowels, expelling along with it, all the accumulated toxins. The dose of medicines, diet patterns etc. are to be strictly followed as per the doctor’s recommendation. Virechanam, using strong medicines, is mostly done only once in a month under the supervision of doctors