Vamanam

VAMANAM:

Vitiated kapha is being expelled by Vamanam. Vamanam is very effective in curing diseases like acne, asthma, arthritis, chronic cold, diabetes and various other kapha disorders. Emisis is the process for cleansing the upper part of the body. The 1st stage of Poorvakarma includes external and internal Oleation. After 3 to 7 days of oil therapy the skin becomes shiny and soft and the body has the smell of the oil. Oil will be present even in the urine and faeces. Then the patient is subjected to the second stage of the Therapy. Sweating which mobilizes liquefied Amam and direct it to the stomach. From there, it can be very easily thrown out during the Pradhana Karma. Kapha exciting agents like Black gram soup, Warm bico rice etc., are given to the patient, the night before starting the Pradhama Karma. In the morning, milk with rock salt added to it, to promote watery secretion, is given. Again emiting agents are given so that the patient starts vomiting with in a half an hour. The vomiting will continue up to the time when the stomach is empty. This stage is very important that if the discharge continues with yellowish colour, counter measures have to be taken immediately. The more quantity of the Vomitus, the more successful is the process. The patient is now made to inhale medicated smoke, dhoomapanam and take rest. Vamana should not be performed on children, pregnant women, old and weak and those who suffer from Hepatitis or Tuberculosis.

Vamanam Induced vomiting, using herbal medicine is called Vamanam. This treatment is effective for diabetes. It is one among the renowned Panchakarma treatments. Through vamanam, the toxins and acids of the upper parts of the body are completely eradicated. As the channels are freed from harmful toxins, the body tissues get recharged. The person’s memory power also increases, the sense organs get better clarity and his digestive fire increases. In total, the person gets a powerful revitalized feeling. Vamanam, in addition to treating many diseases, also rejuvenates the person’s body and mind. These methods loosen the impurities of the body channels and prepare the body for the main treatment. The person is made to drink sweetened milk stomach full, followed by a single dose of medicinal decoction. In 2 or 3 minutes he vomits, throwing out all the excessive acids, and toxic substances of the body. The medicinal decoction used is made of black Pepper, beetle killer root,Tamarind and Liquorice. Salt and honey are also added to it when consumed.