ROLE OF VIRECHANA KARMA IN PAKSHAGHATA: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE
Dr. Pankaj Nigam*, Dr. Jinesh Jain and Dr. Om Prakash Dwivedi
ABSTRACT
Panchakarma is an vital treatment modalities of Ayurveda which utilizes various Karma such as; Vamana (emesis), Virechana (purgation), Vasti (enema), Nasya (nasal administration) and Rakta Mokshana (blood-letting) for achieving health benefits. Panchakarma not only possess ability to treat disease but also prevent diseases prevalence effectively. Panchakarma through purification of whole body eliminate vitiated dosha. Panchakarma involve Purvakarma and Pradhanakarma which help to acquire maximum therapeutic response. Pakshaghata is a brain injury which associated with motor & cognitive impairments. It is Vataja disorder and ayurveda described a variety of treatment options for the management of Vataja disorder such as; Snehan, Swedan and Basti. Literature also proves that different approaches of Panchkarma offers significant relief in various diseases including Pakshaghata, this article emphasize beneficial effects of Virechana one of modality of Panchakarma in Pakshaghata.
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