* Body purification is an important method for disease management. ''Shirovirachana'' (catharsis of the cephalic region) is indicated for disease in head region. ''Vamana'' (therapeutic emesis) is indicated for vitiated ''kapha'' disorders. ''Virechana'' (therapeutic purgation) is indicated for vitiated ''pitta'' disorders. ''Aasthapana'' (enema with decoction) and ''Anuvasana'' (enema with oil/unctuous substances) are indicated in vitiation of disorders of ''vata''. | * Body purification is an important method for disease management. ''Shirovirachana'' (catharsis of the cephalic region) is indicated for disease in head region. ''Vamana'' (therapeutic emesis) is indicated for vitiated ''kapha'' disorders. ''Virechana'' (therapeutic purgation) is indicated for vitiated ''pitta'' disorders. ''Aasthapana'' (enema with decoction) and ''Anuvasana'' (enema with oil/unctuous substances) are indicated in vitiation of disorders of ''vata''. |