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Panchakarma evam Upakarma · Paper I · Topic 7

Virechana Karma

SubjectPanchakarma evam Upakarma (AyUG-PK) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 7 TermII Weightage10 marks Hours13 LH · 7 NLHT · 15 NLHP Topic ID3/panchakarma/1-7

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✓ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ, LAQ.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Introduction
  2. 2Classification of Virechana
  3. 3Principles of selection of Virechana formulations
  4. 4Indications and Containdications of Virechana Karma
  5. 5Purva Karma of Virechana
  6. 6Pradhana Karma of Virechana
  7. 7Paschat Karma of Virechana
  8. 8Virechana Karmukata
  9. 9Principles of practice of Virechana Karma in Kushta, Vatarakta, Pakshaghata and Prameha

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Define Virechana and describe the indications and contraindications
  • Describe the types of Virechana
  • Apply the principles of selection of Virechana formulations - Trivrut Lehya. Avipathi Choorna, Abhayadi Modaka, Gandharveranda Taila
  • Describe the Sambhara Sangraha and Atura Pariksha
  • Explain Aatura Sidhata including Abhyantara Snehapana ,Vishrama Kala procedures and Virechana Yoga with Anupana and dose
  • Explain the administration of Virechana Yoga and observation of Vega
  • Infers the symptoms of Samyak, Ayoga, Atiyoga of Virechana with Chikitsa of Ayoga and Atiyoga
  • Explain Paschat Karma of Virechana including assessment of Shuddhi, Samsarjana Krama and Parihara Vishaya of Virechana
  • Explain Virechana Vyapat and Chikitsa
  • Explain Virechana Karmukata
  • Analyse principles of practice of Virechana Karma in Kushta
  • Analyse principles of practice of Virechana Karma in Vatarakta
  • Analyse principles of practice of Virechana Karma in Pakshaghata
  • Analyse principles of practice of Virechana Karma in Prameha
  • Explain Indications and contraindications of Virechana Karma
  • Enlist and identify Virechana and Virechanopaga Dravya and describe the properties of Virechana Dravya
  • Prepare a disease wise Virechana Purva Karma chart
  • Distinguish Nitya Virechana and Koshta Shodhana in patients
  • Analyze the principles of selection of formulations for Virechana
  • Demonstrate Purva Karma of Virechana
  • Demonstrate Pradhana Karma of Virechana
  • Demonstrate Paschat Karma of Virechana
  • Demonstrate Virechana Karma in Kushta
  • Demonstrate Virechana Karma in Vatarakta
  • Demonstrate Virechana Karma in Pakshaghata
  • Demonstrate Virechana Karma in Prameha

Notes

Detailed notes for Virechana Karma are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. Drug considered best for Sukha Virechana is
  1. A. Trivrit
  2. B. Snuhi
  3. C. Jayapala
  4. D. Danti

Answer: A — Trivrit is shreshtha for Sukha (comfortable) Virechana.

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