A conceptual study of Virechan Karma
Department of Panchkarma, Vyds Ayurved Mahavidyalya, Khurja-203131, Bulandshahar, India.
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World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2023, 14(03), 237–247.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2023.14.3.0276
Publication history:
Received on 09 May 2023; revised on 19 June 2023; accepted on 22 June 2023
Abstract:
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.
Keywords:
Panchkarma; Shodhan; Virechan; Classification of Virechan; Procedure to conduct the process
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