Abstract

EFFICACY OF VIRECHAN IN YAKRUT VIKARAS - A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

*Dr. Minaj Kulkarni

Abstract

Yakrut (Liver) is one of the important organ, which maintains the principle functions of human body. Yakrut is the Mulasthan of Raktavaha Srotas and is considered as the guest house or protection for “Pitta.” Excessive bile production or a blockage in the flow of bile usually indicates high Pitta. When Pitta is in state of inequilibrium, disease begins in the liver which can result into the diseases of the blood, muscle tissue, and billiary system. According to Vāgbhata, Virechana is helpful in Pitta, also combined with Kapha or Kapha in Pitta Sthāna (A.S.Su.27). It is beneficial in Rasavaha, Raktavaha, Maṃsavaha and Medavaha Srotodūṣti. Srotoviśodhana is the action achieved by Virechana. Strotorodha is the main Hetu for Yakrut Vikaras. The Sanga & Vimargagamana in the diseases of Yakrut can be vanished by Virechan. Thus Virechan can be effective in all types of Yakrut Vikaras.

Keywords: Virechan, Yakrut Vikaras.