Virechana for Women's Health: Addressing Pitta-Related Issues 

Pitta Imbalances in Women - What Is It?

Based on the functions of pitta, it is of five types in the body. Namely: 

• Pitta responsible for digestion (Pachaka) - This means both the gross digestion in the stomach and intestine and the cellular digestion happening while absorbing the nutrients in the body. 
• Pitta responsible for metabolism (Ranjaka pitta) - Since the liver is the endocrine capital of the body, this pitta is depicted as responsible for liver and spleen. This on a deeper front, refers to the quality of all hormones including female hormones. 
• Pitta responsible for emotional health (Sadhaka pitta) - We can compare this with adrenaline and cortisol response and the biological clock within the body. 
• Pitta for vision (Alochaka pitta) - This refers to eye health. 
• Pitta for skin and blood health (Bhrajaka pitta) - This refers to skin health and the quality of pigments in the body. 

These five types of pitta are involved in the proper menstruation and the ovarian cycle in women. Imbalance of pitta in women begins with something as simple as irritable bowel syndrome and digestive disturbances. 

Outcome of Pitta Imbalance in Women

Over time, this proceeds with delay or reduced quantity of menstrual fluid or painful menstruation. Here are a few prominent pitta imbalances in women: 

• Thyroid imbalance - Thyroid is a key hormone that has a lot of influence on the women's reproductive system. Thyroid is also related with metabolism of the whole body and is interconnected with all the processes. Imbalance in thyroid can eventually lead to impairment in the reproductive system. 
• Painful menstruation - Dysmenorrhea is a sign of pitta imbalance in the ovarian unit. In this case, pitta also creates an imbalance in the normal vata movement. 
• Obesity  -  This is one menace, especially in women, that can cause so many troubles in their health. Pitta imbalance can lead to obesity in two ways - by disturbing fat metabolism and by inducing inflammation due to alteration of gut flora. 
• PCOS - Poly cystic ovarian syndrome, is a result of imbalance pitta in the ovaries. This can greatly affect the ovarian quality and the functioning of normal metabolism. 

And the list can go on. Virechana is an Ayurvedic panchakarma procedure that can pull out the excessive toxins associated with pitta areas in the body. Let us check out what virechana is and its benefits. 

Virechana and Everything About It

Virechana aims at cleansing the pitta. It aims to protect the important gut flora in the intestines. Disoriented gut flora is a main outcome of pitta imbalance, and this can pave the way for all other disorders. 

Virechana is mainly a therapeutic purgation that removes all the chemical wastes within the body via stools. 

Here is a short brief on the virechana procedure and how it works within the body.  

• Pre-virechana procedure - This involves a virechana diet. In this procedure, all the toxins in various corners of the body are accumulated and collected in the intestine. All the channels in the body are centrally connected in the intestine. This anatomical arrangement makes it possible for all the excessive toxins to collect at the central area for expulsion. 
• Prime virechana treatment - Ayurvedic medicated decoction is given and the urge to defecate is awaited. This power cleanses the ovarian channels of the accumulated chemical waste due to stress, junk food and other sources. 
• Post virechana treatment - This is very important. After the complete purgation. The intestine will be eager to accept anything with full force. This means if a healthy diet is given it will be  absorbed fully. 

Hence, the diet after virechana and the lifestyle after virechana are very important for full benefits. Ideally, if the diet and lifestyle are in alignment with improving the reproductive system, it will be beneficial. 

The choice of medicated herbs for virechana is also made specific to the individual and their body constitution.

Based on the intensity, virechana is of three types - mild, moderate and severe. This is also administered based on the age, digestive capacity and other ailments. Apart from this, there is a fourth type, called daily therapeutic purgation. 

Daily Therapeutic Purgation - Body Detoxification Procedure

This involves consuming certain Ayurvedic herbs everyday as a part of the diet for daily detox. This is a very mild form of purgation everyday which can be very beneficial for maintaining results of virechana. 

Now, based on every woman's health and body type, virechana can be customised. 

To know more in detail about this body cleanse procedure, check this article - Virechana: A Complete Guide to Ayurvedic Gut-Purgation Therapy

Customisation of Virechana

Virechana is an intense procedure that aims to bring out all the toxins accumulated in the blood and the intestine. It mainly aims at pitta balancing and re-establishing homeostasis in the body. 

Every individual's genetic make is unique, in terms of Ayurveda, each person has a unique body type. Hence, the choice of virechana is also unique and must be customised according to the needs. 

For someone who cannot stand a full one-time virechana, they can take the daily detox virechana that does not strain the strength of the person. All this can be done via a full-fledged consultation. 

Get a detailed consultation with Nirva experts for optimum virechana treatment. 

Wrapping Up!

Awareness about detox is surging up globally day by day. Women do realise the need to detox to maintain their body weight, productivity and aesthetic value. Virechana is an excellent solution for detoxification and strengthening gut health. 

However, virechana needs to be customised as per body needs and medical needs. Getting a detailed consultation with our Nirva health experts will handhold you into identifying the right type of virechana for you.