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Virechana is medicated purgation therapy, it is the cleansing of the Pitta and the purification of the blood toxins from the body that are accumulated in the liver and gallbladder; it completely cleanses the gastro-intestinal tract. It is a safe procedure without side effects. Generally, it is administered three days after the Vamana treatment but this may vary. If Vamana therapy is not needed, Virechana can be administered directly after purvakarma. Virechan cleanses the sweat glands, small intestine, colon, kidneys, stomach, liver and spleen. A number of effective and safe herbs can be used as a laxative. This includes sennsalt, castor oil, raisins and mango juice. When taking these laxatives, it is important to adhere to restricted diet. Benefits of Virechana help root out skin diseases, chronic fever, piles, abdominal tumors, worms, gout, jaundice, gastrointestinal problems, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, asthma, headaches, elephantiasis and gynecological disorders. This karma mainly aims to eliminate doshas that cannot be removed by Vamana karma such as the kidneys, lungs and sweat glands. This elimination process of vitiated doshas through rectum is called Virechana. The drugs used for virechana karma (purgation therapy) vitiate the doshas and bring them into the koshta (abdomen). Purgative drugs are dominant in earth and water elements and have downward movement. The synonyms of virechana are rechan and praskandhan.

Procedure of Virechana The patient should be first subjected to Oleation , Fomentation , Emisis and Samsarjana Karma (post operative) as described earlier. Then start internal Oleation for 3 to 7 days. Followed by medicated Steam bath for 3 days.

A day before Virechana light and warm diet is advised.

Purgative drug should be administerted after 7.00 a.m. i.e : after completion of "Kapha kala" (time).

Administer the standard drug formulations, for producing Virechana.

Factors like disease state, bodymind constitution, age, state of Dosa , person time and mental condition needs to be taken in to consideration.

Hot water in small quantity and "Yastimadu" Phanta is to be given at regular intervals, to induce bouts, while cold water is absolutely contra - indicated.

Following are the diseases for which Virechana karma treatment can be given

  1. The Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology continued to consolidate and expand its operations. The Division moved its offices to a new facility located in the Marion Davies Children’s Center 12-430 which allowed for the first time, the faculty members to share the same office space. Important highlights of this year include the establishment of the Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic Center for primary immune deficiencies at UCLA. We are proud to be designated as a Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic Center, the only center of its kind in Southern California and one of a network of Centers of Excellence in Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases across the United States, Europe and the Middle East.

  2. The second important achievement this year was establishing a CCS Center for the care of patients with rheumatologic and related diseases under the leadership of Dr. Deborah McCurdy.

  3. The third important achievement of significance was the development of the Pediatrics Rheumatology Training Program. Dr. Alice Chang has become the first Fellow to join the program. This is in addition to the Allergy and Immunology Training Program which continues to thrive and Dr. Raffi Tachdjian is the first year fellow for 2004-05.

  4. The research activities in the Division have been growing with the establishment of research laboratories located on the B2-393 level and B2-248 – 256 of the Marion Davies Children’s Center. There was continuing clinical research activities by members of the faculty related to eczema and immune deficiencies.

Hair Problems



Until now, it has been difficult to stop hair loss and to activate new hair growth with the methods already known in Europe and the USA. Classical hair cosmetic products (which mostly contain minoxidil as the active ingredient) only show very limited effects, while medical products that use finasteride as the active ingredient are very controversial due to their dangerous side-effects, and they may only be used by men.

Hair problems are frequently symptoms of an unhealthy life style and unprofessional grooming. Alcohol, cigarettes, wrong nutrition, stress and lack of exercise lead to an over acidification of our body.

Accumulated waste products prevent cellular activity. Fewer and fewer vitamins, mineral nutrients and trace elements reach the areas in which they perform their essential tasks – the hair root! Hence, the hair starves!

This is where we intervene and tackle the problem at its “root”.

The mother cell (=birth place of our hair) can be activated through particular treatment. Hair similar substances are infiltrated all the way into the hair root. The scalp is ridded of wastes through lymphatic drainage and physical treatments.

This is how the Transport of Nutrition can be Safeguarded. Of course there are numerous other potential causes, which are responsible for hair loss.

In the course of an exact analysis of the scalp and hair roots, by a well-founded trichological consultation and the opportunity for more medical examinations, we can determine the cause of hair loss through an individually designed combination of therapies.

Every problem solving attempt requires an active cooperation and teamwork between our clients and us. Only a healthy life style and application of special hair growth promoting products to be used at home, can assure a successful therapy.

The following hair problems are easily overcome with an appropriate treatment.

  • Causes

    Poor diet, sluggish metabolism, stress, hormonal imbalance or infection can all increase cell renewal on the scalp, meaning an increase in sebum. The scales will absorb some of the excess oil, but the problem will worsen unless treated.

  • Solutions

    Brush the hair before shampooing, using a mild anti-dandruff shampoo to loosen the scales. Follow with a treatment lotion. Avoid excessive use of heat stylers. If the problem persists, consult your family doctor.

This produces tiny pieces of dead skin that flake off the scalp. The scalp can be red or itchy, and the hair looks dull.

  • Causes

    Hereditary traits, stress, shampoo residues caused by insufficient rinsing, lack of sebum, harsh shampoos, air conditioning, pollution and central heating.

  • Solutions

    Choose a moisturizing shampoo and use a conditioner with herbal extracts to help soothe the scalp.

Fine hair tends to be limp, looks flat and does not hold a style

  • Causes

    The texture is hereditary, but the problem is often made worse by using too heavy a conditioner, which weighs the hair down. Excessive use of styling products can have the same effect.

  • Solutions

    Wash the hair with a mild shampoo and use a light conditioner. Volumizing shampoos can help give body, and soft perms will make the hair appear thicker and the style fuller.

Frizzy hair results from air moisture being absorbed into the hair. The hair looks dry and lacklustre, and is difficult to control.

  • Causes

    Can be inherited or caused by rough treatment, such as too much harsh brushing or pulling the hair into bands.

  • Solutions

    When washing the hair, massage the shampoo into the roots and allow the lather to work to the ends. Apply a conditioner from the mid-length of the hair to the ends, or use a leave-in conditioner. The hair is best styled with gel, applied when the hair is wet. The hair can also be dried naturally.

Split ends occur when the cuticle is damaged and the fibres of the cortex unravel. The hair is dry, brittle and prone to tangling and can be split at the end.

  • Causes

    Over-perming or colouring, insufficient conditioning or too much brushing or backcombing. Careless use of rollers and hairpins, excessive heat styling and not having a regular trim.

  • Solutions

    Split ends can't be mended; the only long-term cure is to have them snipped off. What is lost in the length will be gained in quality. Shampoo less often and never use a dryer too near the hair or set it on too high a temperature. Try conditioners and serums that are designed to temporarily seal split ends and give resistance to further splitting.