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Vamana is one of the five therapies of panchakarma in Ayurveda. Vamana is therapeutic vomiting which is a medicated emesis.One of the five therapies of Panchakarma in Ayurveda, Vamana treatment is a medicated emesis therapy that removes Kapha toxins accumulated in the body. Fomentation and oil massage are advised during the night ahead of the day of the Vamana Ayurveda treatment. The patients’ needs to have one cup of recommended oil twice or thrice a day in anticipation of the stool to become oily or by the time a patient feels revolted. You should also have a kaphagenic diet to intensify kapha within the system. This Vamana Ayurveda treatment is executed during the early hours when kapha is intent.
Procedure of Vamana Karma :
1. Vaman is executed to eliminate the excess of mucus from the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract which causes an excess of Kapha.
2. Pre. therapy Procedure: – Before executing vaman patient is given Kapha aggravating food like yogurt, sweets, basmati rice in the prior night. This is done to increase the kapha so that it gets eliminated forcefully from the system.
3. The next day, Vaman includes a drink using the drugs: madauphala, licorice, and calamus root tea is given. This drink triggers vomiting in the patient and it is continued by rubbing the tongue.
4. In this way, the patient expels the whole Kapha out and feels lighter and better after some time.
5. Post Therapy: The patient is given complete rest and light food. After vaman therapy, fasting is recommended because the whole system goes under heavy work.
Benefits of a Vamana Karma:
1)Vitiated Kapha dosha is expelled out of the body
2)Treats gastric problems
3)Enhances digestion and metabolism
4)Boosts immunity
5)Beneficial in managing Asthma and Cough
6)Flushes out toxins
7)Slows down ageing
8)Cleanses stomach
9)Boosts skin health