Virechana (purgation)

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Ayurvedic therapy
gptkbp:aimsTo detoxify the body
gptkbp:category Shodhana (purification) therapy
gptkbp:contraindication children
elderly
pregnancy
debilitated patients
gptkbp:effect improves digestion
balances Pitta dosha
removes toxins from intestines
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:Samsarjana_Krama_(post-therapy_diet)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Virechana (purgation)
gptkbp:indication asthma
constipation
headache
jaundice
skin diseases
allergies
digestive disorders
liver disorders
chronic fever
gptkbp:involves administration of purgative substances
gptkbp:mentionedIn gptkb:Charaka_Samhita
gptkb:Sushruta_Samhita
gptkbp:method therapeutic purgation
gptkbp:origin gptkb:India
gptkbp:performedBy Ayurvedic practitioner
gptkbp:preparationIncludes gptkb:Snehana_(oleation)
Swedana (sudation)
gptkbp:purpose elimination of Pitta dosha
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Panchakarma
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Snehana_(oleation)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7