Abstract

REVIEW OF IMPORTANCE OF VIRECHANA IN BAAL-ROG

Dr. Devanshu Sharma* and Dr. Kiran Sharma

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Abstract

In Ayurveda, Virechana Karma is said to be the best procedure to pacify Pitta Dosha. It is not only good for adults but also for Pediatric age group. There are many references for Virechana karma in Kashyapa Samhita, as in case of eight types of pidika in children, susnigdha Virechana is mentioned. In fakka roga treatment shodhana (Virechana) with trivrita kshir (milk processed with operculina turpithum) is advised. Many other references are also available that indicated benefits of Virechana karma in children. Main indications of Virechana karma in children are Avipaka, Gulma, Udavarta, Udara roga, pleeha, Pakvashaya Ruja, Alsaka, Vibandha, Mandagni, Vishamagni, Arochaka, Anaha, Chhardi, Krimikostha, Visarpa, Visphotak, Galaganda, Granthi, Apachi, Shwitra, Halimaka, Kamla, Pandu, Shwasa, Kasa etc. The commonly used Virechana drugs and virechanopaga medicines in children are Draksha, Trivrita, Haritaki, Aragvadha, Ksheera, Triphala, Gandharva Taila. For the Children; Virechana drugs must be palatable and generally mridu (mild) – Virechana should be preferred.

Keywords: Virechana Karma, Kashyapa Samhita, Virechana in children.