Abstract

The Ayurvedic management of diseases consists of Shodhana and Shamana treatments. Shodhana Chikitsa is performed mainly by employing Panchakarma, it includes, Vamana, Virechana, Asthapana Basti, Anuvasana Basti and Nasyakarma. Virechana is considered as the best treatment for morbid and increased Pitta Dosha. This paper serves as a collection of references pertaining to Virechana Karma during ancient period of Ayurveda Samhitas, along with some information on the method of Virechana Karma explained in ancient textbooks of Ayurveda Samhitas.

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