Virechana(Cleanse Through Purgation)
Virechana stands for induced purgation. Purge is considered as the best cleanse for gut and the whole gut is involved in this procedure. After proper lubrication and sweating, herbal combinations are administered according to the imbalance, dosha dominance, body type, season and strength of the individual. As the process of virechana follows the natural movements of the gut, it is practiced more commonly than vamana (emesis).
HOW IS VIRECHANA DONE?
- After the assessment via consultation, internal lubrication is given according to the disease and the strength of the patient until proper lubrication is achieved.
- Then external lubrication via oil massage and steam is done for up to three days, to improve lubrication further and to widen the channels and pores so that toxins can be processed better and it flows freely towards gut from where it can be easily eliminated.
- Then the purge will be carried out. You will be given a detailed hand out at Liv Ayurveda and will be guided through the process.
- Purge is followed by light and easy diet for few days so that the body well supported to reboot.
Dosha targeted: Pitta, pitta associated with kapha
Diseases indicated
- Acidity
- Jaundice
- Chronic liver disease
- Splenomegaly
- Hemorrhoids
- Infertility
- Constipation
- Fatty liver
- Hepatomegaly
- Psoriasis
- Fistula-in-ano
- Thyroid disorders
BENEFITS OF VIRECHANA (PURGATION)
Virechana helps to give thorough cleanse for whole gut, balance Pitta, reduce Kapha, eliminate pathogens of gut, boost gut flora, improve gut environment, boost digestive glands, improve digestion, control infection and inflammation, relieve constipation, improve skin health, hormonal balance and mental health.
INSTANT VIRECHANA
Instant purge or Virechana known as sudhi (which means ‘to cleanse’) is one of the most common Pancha karma procedure practiced throughout the world. Usually, instant purge is recommended at the beginning of an Ayurveda treatment. This is done when the accumulation of toxins is quite severe or the gut movement is too slow. Here the purge is administered without any lubrication or steam or any other preparations. At Liv Ayurveda we recommend instant purge wherever required.