| Virechan
commonly known as induced purgation is one of the five major
cleansing therapies of Panchakarma. It is advocated predominantly
for elimination and purification of Pitta Dosha. Medicines
prepared from purgative plants, such as common milk hedge
(Snuhi), or purging croton (Jaiphal) are used for this purpose.
Before Virechan is administered, there are three procedures
which are employed, namely Paachan (Digestion), Snehan (Oleation
therapy) and Swedan (diaphoresis).
Indications
Purgation is employed to people suffering from chronic skin
disorders, diabetes, fistula, hemorrhoids, ascites, anemia,
migraine, asthma, cough, jaundice, edema, gout and liver diseases.
Contra-indications
Persons having anal fissure, anorectal bleeding, anorexia,
indigestion, fever; persons suffering from alcoholism; weak
persons; pregnant women and persons above the age of 65 years
or below age of 15 years should not be given induced purgation.
Procedure
- After the oleation therapy and diaphoresis is properly
administered, a light diet at night, and next morning is
advised, the purgative medicine, i.e., powder of Indian
Jalap is given in the dose of 1-3 gm., along with honey.
- After which purgation or the elimination of toxins through
stools begins. The frequency, quantity, and physical examination
of stools, i.e., color and consistency is observed. Blood
pressure, pulse, respiration chart is maintained to keep
a check on dehydration.
Signs and Symptoms
Ideally, fecal matter excretion is followed by Pitta Dosha,
Kapha Dosha and Vata Dosha respectively. Lightness of the
body and an increase in appetite is noticed. The intestinal
spasms to expel the fecal matter subside naturally, after
the complete elimination of the accumulated toxins.
Complications of Improper Purgation
Incomplete purgation could cause the intestinal spasms to
subside prematurely. A feeling heaviness or fullness of stomach,
vomiting and blockage of passage of flatus is likely. Excessive
purgation causes giddiness, dehydration, weakness, restlessness
and muscular cramps.
Post Purgation procedures
Diet should be on the lines of Sansarjan Krama
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