A conceptual study of Virechan Karma

Ayurveda, a science of longevity, is getting its glory back and panchkarma is playing a very important role in it. Panchkarma as described in classical texts consists of five shodhana karmas which removes the vitiated doshas and malas from the body through different routes. Virechan is one of those shodhana karma which pacifies the vitiated doshas from adhomarg i.e. guda. Easy intake of oral medicines and removal from physiological pathwaymakes it easily acceptable. This article tries to summarize the different classifications of virechan drugs, the process and utility of Virechan in different diseases.