Vamanam
Derived from ‘VAM Dhathu means to eliminate through upwards. The process is known as “VAMANAM”. This is the best eliminative therapy of Kapha. It is the elimination of Kapha dosha by means of emesis from urdhwabhaga (upper extremities).
Indications
- Allergic respiratory diseases
- Sneezing
- Asthma (excluding cardiac asthma)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Psoriasis
- Skin diseases
- Autoimmune diseases
- Diseases of kapha and head etc.
Contra Indications
- Acute infections
- Urdhwangatha rakthapitham (bleeding from upper extremities)
- C.C.F
- Cardiac asthma
- All cardiac complaints
- Ama conditions
- Headaches, fever etc.