Panchkarma
Virechana
Purification through the digestive channel
Medicated therapeutic purgation that removes excess Pitta from the liver, gall bladder and small intestine.
- Duration
- 4 to 6 hours on the procedure day
- Course
- One procedure within a 10 to 15 day supervised programme
About Virechana
Virechana is medicated purgation, the definitive Panchkarma procedure for Pitta disorders. Herbal preparations such as Trivrit, Avipattikar or castor-based formulations are used to eliminate accumulated Pitta and Ama through the intestinal route.
It is preceded by internal oleation and Swedana, and is the procedure of choice in acidity, chronic skin disease, jaundice, migraine of Pitta origin, hyperacidity, PCOS, and inflammatory joint conditions.
Because the dose and drug are matched to your Koshtha (bowel tendency) and strength, Virechana is comfortable and controlled — not a laxative purge.
Procedure
- 01
Snehapana
Graded internal oleation with medicated ghee for 3 to 7 days until classical signs appear.
- 02
Abhyanga & Swedana
Three days of oil massage and steam to bring the Doshas to the digestive tract.
- 03
Virechana day
The purgative is given in the morning; bowel movements are counted and monitored.
- 04
Assessment
Endpoint judged on the number and nature of motions and on your comfort and vitals.
- 05
Samsarjana Krama
A graded diet over 3 to 7 days restores Agni before returning to normal food.
Frequently asked questions
Other therapies
Abhyanga
Full-body synchronised massage with warm medicated oils to nourish tissues, calm the nervous system and balance Vata.
Shirodhara
A continuous stream of warm medicated oil poured over the forehead to quieten the nervous system and restore mental clarity.
Swedana
Medicated herbal steam therapy that liquefies toxins, opens the body's channels and relieves stiffness and pain.
Begin with a consultation, not a guess
Every plan at Vishwaprabha starts with an unhurried assessment of your history, digestion, sleep and constitution. Call or message us and we will find a suitable time.