| Keyword | Vamana |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | दोषहरणमूर्ध्वभागं वमनसंज्ञकम्। च.क.१/४ |
| Reference | C.K.1/4,A.H.Su.18/1 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – vomiting |
| Implied Meaning | Elimination of Dosha from upper gastro intestinal tract ( i. e. through oral root ) with emetic drug formulations is called Vamana . It is the procedure of choice for Kapha Dosha disorders. |
| Elaboration | Emesis is a scientific and medicine – induced procedure. It is mainly indicated in Kapha predominant conditions. However, it is also useful to eliminate aggravated Pitta Dosha . By prerequisite procedures like oleation and sudation Dosha from S`haakhaa ( body constituents like Rakta , Tvak ) are brought to Kosht`ha ( abdominal viscera ). Then on stimulation by Vaamaka Dravya ( emetics ) they are expelled out through mouth. Emetics have attributes like hot, strong, subtle and Vyavaayi and Vikaas`hee. E. g. Madanaphala . ( Catunaregum Spinosa ) Indications – Cough, asthma, various types of skin diseases, Prameha ( Diabetes ) etc. This has to be performed under supervision of a competent physician to avoid serious complications. |
| Synonyms | Oordhvabhaaga Doshaharan`am |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Gastric Lavage |
Last updated on June 18th, 2021 at 09:49 am