Abstract

Dr. Radha Avinashrao Chawardol* and Dr. Vaishali Ramrao Chawardol

ABSTRACT

The Vamana and Virechana Karma are crucial modalities of ancient purification therapy Panchakarma. These procedures employed for achieving various goals related to the physical and mental well being. The conduction of adequate Panchakarma procedure is prerequisite to avail maximum health benefits of therapy. While inappropriate (Ayoga) or excessive (Atiyoga) implementation of Vamana and Virechana Karma can produces noxious health effects. Therefore Vamana and Virechana Karma should perform optimally (Samyak Yoga). Samyak procedure ensures the efficacy and safety of therapies. Thus Ayurveda science first suggested optimal conduction of these procedures, however in case of Ayoga and Atiyoga Ayurveda also recommends some approaches to manage associated adverse effects. Uses of Deepana-Pachana therapy, Snehana and Swedana procedures, Pathya-Apathya Ahara/Vihara, rest and recuperation, etc. are advocated for managing complication of Vamana and Virechana Karma. This article summarizes symptoms and management of Samyak Yoga, Ayoga and Atiyoga of Vamana and Virechna Karma.