Vamana is a process of drug-induced vomiting to expel mainly the vitiated Kapha dosha from the body. 

Purvakarma procedures like oleation and sweating are essential for this therapy.Oleation, internal as well as external, liquefies the aama trapped deep in the dhatus. 

After three to seven days of oleation , the skin of the patient becomes shiny and oil appears even in the urine and faeces.

These and some others are considered good indications or samyak yoga. Excessive oleation is known as atiyoga , and insufficient oleation is known as ayoga.

 If either of these occurs, the patient is not allowed to proceed to the next stage, sudation. 

The Atiyoga has to be mitigated. To remedy ayoga the oleation is continued till Samyak Yoga is achieved .Sudation dilates the body’s subtle channels and allows the liquefied amam to move to the koshtha. 

When the body is thus prepared properly,emesis becomes painless and effortless.

The night before the vamana,the patient is give foods like black gram soup,yogurt and warm licorice tea to stimulate the Kapha. 

The next morning, gruel with rock salt and milk or porridge of wheat and milk are given to promote a watery secretion.

An emetic consisting of extracts of Vacha or Madana is then administered.

After half an hour,  the patient starts vomiting.

Drinking moderate quantities of diluted milk at intervals can stimulate further vomiting. 

In an uttama shuddhi or successful emesis,the vomitus is more in quantity than the quantity of fluids taken in. 

The patient may be soothed by gently massaging with upward strokes around the navel and downward strokes on the back.

Soon after emesis, the patient is asked to clear his throat and mouth by gargling. Then complete rest is recommended for a specific period.

Vamana is an effective treatment for:

  •  Chronic colds
  •  Bronchial asthma
  •  Hormonal disorders like PCOD and Thyroid disorders

Vamana Indications:

  •  Asthma
  •  Acid Peptic Disorders
  •  Skin Disorders 
  •  Allergy Psoriasis
  •  Thyroid Disorders
  •  Obesity
  •  Migraine 
  •  Infertility
  •  Lifestyle Disorders 

Vamana Benefits:

  • Increase in appetite 
  • Reduction of Weight
  • Improved immunity Reduction in cholesterol & triglycerides Reduction of repeated attacks of asthma and sinusitis.
  • Reduction of skin patches, plagues and dryness as in psoriasis, eczema & dermatitis.