Abstract

SCHOLARLY EXPLORATION OF VAMAN KARMA DESCRIBED IN BRIHATTRAYI OF AYURVED

Santosh T. Jatale* and Anjali R. Thengzode

Abstract

In Ayurveda, Shodhana and Shamana are two types of treatment to cure various diseases. Shodhana is considered better treatment than Shamana as it permanently cures the disease with its roots and recurrence of the disease avoided. Vamana is a type of shodhana. In the text of Ayurveda Vamana is best for Kaphaj Vikara i.e. diseases caused by Kapha. If the Vikrut (abnormal) Kapha is cleared from its mul sthana (origin) Amashaya, Whole Kapha situated in all over body is controlled. Though Vaman karma has great advantages, it is difficult process and should be performed carefully with all precautions. Otherwise complications may occur.

Keywords: Vamana, Shodhana, Kaphaj vikara.