Abstract

Dr. Mayank bhatkoti* and Prof. Swapnil singhai

ABSTRACT

Virechana is one of the Panchakarma by the virtue of which Doshas are expelled through Adhobhaga i.e. Guda. It is considered the prime treatment modality for Pitta Dosha, it is used in the conditions involving the disorders in which the Pitta is associated with Kapha or Vata. It is the process of elimination of excessive Pitta Dosha not only from Aamashya and Pakwashaya but from the whole body in the form of Mala either in Pakwa or in Apakwa Avastha along with excess fluid portions. It is widely used as Shodhana therapy in practice. It is less stressful procedure, less possibility of complications and more acceptable to all classes of patients. Virechaka drugs are having Ushna, Tikshna, Sukshma, Vyavayi and Vikasi property, they reaches Hridaya by virtue of its Virya and then following the Dhamani it pervades the whole body through large and small Srotasa. The Panchabhautika combination of Virechaka drugs i.e. Prithvi, Jala and by the virtue of their properties helps in eliminating the morbid humor from Shakha to Kostha and then out of the body. Virecana has an important role in Amavata. The action of Virecana is not only limited to particular site but has effects on the whole body. It has direct effect on Agnisthana and hampered Agni is one of the initiating factors in Amavata. It is also to be taken into consideration that symptoms of Amavata viz. Anaha, Vibandha, Antrakujana, Kukshishula etc. are indicative of Pratiloma Gati of Vata. This can be best treated by Virechana.