'Virechanam' is defined as the medicated purgation therapy, which cleanses the Pitta and purifies blood, by clearing the toxins from the body. The treatment concentrates on the toxins that are accumulated in the liver and gall bladder. The gastro-intestinal tract is also cleansed by Virechanam therapy. As a result, the person's appetite increases, body strength enhances and the person becomes active and buoyant. Thus Virechanam also functions as an excellent rejuvenative treatment
Method:
In Virechanam, the vitiated doshas are eliminated through the rectum. The treatment usually begins early in the morning. It starts with the "must do" pre- operative procedures "Snehapanam" and "Swedanam". These are lubricating methods to make the body ready for Virechanam. Next, the person consumes the appropriate herbal medicines in empty stomach. The medicine does a good cleansing of the entire digestive system, and within 1 to 2 hours, his/her bowels are emptied expelling along with it, all the accumulated toxins.
Therapeutic value:
Virechanam is used to treat the following disorders: • Skin diseases • Abdominal swellings • Jaundice • Gout • Splenetic disorders • Gastrointestinal disorders • Ulcers, IBS, gastritis, intestinal colic • Constipation • Headaches • Piles • Fever • Cough • Asthma • Oedema • Indigestion • Elephantiasis • Gynecological disorders • Hypertension • Hysteria