CLINICAL IMPORTANCE OF VAMANA KARMA IN SPECIFIC DISEASES: AN AYURVEDA REVIEW
Dr. Amit Mukherjee* and Dr. Sanjeev Madhukarrao Khuje
ABSTRACT
Panchkarma is one of the important aspects of ayurveda which help to combat against various diseases. The different treatment modalities of Panchkarma help to sustain normal health status and Vamana is one of them. Vamana means induction of emesis along with internal and external oleation and fomentation. Vamana is used mainly for detoxification purpose to eliminate toxins from upper body parts like; intestine. The conceptual text of ayurveda recommended Vamana mainly for Kapha disorders. It offers beneficial effects in cough congestion, food poisoning, obesity, asthma, hyperacidity and some skin diseases. Vamana also used in Pitta headache, nausea, dizziness, chronic cold and sinus problems. Present article deals the clinical efficacy of Vamana.
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