VAMANA (Therapeutic Emesis)*

Vamana is the procedure to eliminate the waste product formed due to improper functioning of the body constituents through the upper gastro-intestinal track. It is the cleansing procedure, which expels  particularly the augmented Kapha and Pitta.
By this treatment, the imbalanced part of  Kapha and Pitta dosha is totally eliminated from its roots (stomach) through the mouth.

Vamana is helpful in treatment of conditions like,
Indigestion, Acute fever, Tuberculosis, Diarrhea, Bleeding per rectum, Excessive salivation ,  Poor digestion,  Epilepsy,  Bronchitis,  Asthma,  Diabetes,  Skin diseases,  Anorexia,  Anemia, Stomatitis, Obesity,  Rhinitis,  Pharyngitis and other Kapha dominant diseases.

 

How Vamana is done

Pre-procedure:
One to three days prior to Vamana, internal snehana (drinking a measured amount of oil or pure ghee) and/or swedana (fomentation) is carried out. This induces nausea which ultimately facilitates Vamana.
Procedure:
Vamana is arranged preferably early in the morning after motion has been passed. 3 to 4 glasses of decoction or tea of licorice or emetic nut or other herbal teas or decoctions are administered orally .
After a few minutes, the patient starts vomiting and this vomitus is collected in a measuring pot. It mainly contains mucous lodged in the respiratory tract and digestive juices causing irritation. These include accumulated bile and other unwanted secretions.
Results:
After effective Vamana the patient instantly feels relieved and fresh. Congestion, suffocation, fullness and dullness disappear and the body channels  become clear. This in turn restores lost appetite and energy.
 

* Should be done under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic Physician.
 

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