Virechana is a cleansing therapy in Ayurveda that eliminates excess Pitta and toxins from the body through controlled purgation. It is effective for liver disorders, skin diseases, acidity, and hormonal imbalances. This gentle yet powerful procedure purifies the digestive tract and promotes internal balance and clarity.
Virechana is medically induced purgation therapy, where medicines are administered orally and elimination of vitiated / imbalanced Dosha (mainly Pitta ; may or may not be associated with Kapha and Vata) from the body (especially from intestine / seat of Pitta) is done through rectum /anal route.
Some of the health disorders where Virechana can be administered are
Mode of action of Purgative (drugs) to induce virechana
With the above said abilities
There are many kinds of preparations which induce Purgation - like Lehya (electuary), Churna (Powders), Taila (oils), Ghrita (Ghee), Vati (Tabs) etc. Based on the Dosha predominance, the purgatives can be combined with various medicines.