ROLE OF VIRECHAN IN MANAS VYADHI - A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Dr. Tejal Gorakhanath Patil* and Dr. Maya Gokhale

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a science of life and Panchakarma is playing important role in it. In classic texts Panchakarma is described as a five Shodhan procedure, which removes the vitiated Doshas and Malas from the body, Virechan is one of them. For maintenance of health both physical and mental factors are important. According to Ayurveda, body is a combination of Sharir (physical body), Satwa(mind), Atma (divine power), Indriya (sensory functioning). In today’s era, due to hectic life style, improper food habits, excessive use of social media affects physical health as well as mental health. Normal functioning of Mana is important for healthy life. Panchakarma procedures proved their efficacy in various field, Manas Vyadhi are one of them. Here is an attempt is made to explain efficacy of Virechan Karma in Manas Vyadhi.

Keywords: Manas Vyadhi, Virechana, Shodhan, Mana.