What is Virechana? 

Virechana is a Sanskrit word that means “laxative” or “purging” and may refer to any substance used to induce purging. Virechana is a controlled process that gathers ama (toxins) from many Pitta locations in the body, concentrates it in the small intestine and then discharges it.

 

Benefits:
Virechana or Virechana Karma is a purification therapy to detox the body and mind, and is one among the five sacred, healing therapies of the Panchakarma. The Panchakarma encompasses five treatments that can prevent and heal a number of physical, mental and emotional disorders and illnesses