Panchkarma
Vamana
Therapeutic elimination of excess Kapha
Medically supervised therapeutic emesis that clears accumulated Kapha from the chest and stomach.
- Duration
- 3 to 4 hours on the procedure day
- Course
- One procedure within a 10 to 15 day supervised programme
About Vamana
Vamana is the first of the five Panchkarma procedures — a controlled, medically supervised therapeutic vomiting that removes excess Kapha from the stomach and respiratory tract.
It is not a casual procedure. It is preceded by several days of internal oleation with medicated ghee (Snehapana) and Swedana, so the Doshas are properly mobilised before elimination. The entire process is monitored by the doctor from start to finish.
Vamana gives excellent results in bronchial asthma, chronic allergic rhinitis, obesity, hypothyroidism, skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema, and in PCOS where Kapha and Meda are dominant.
Procedure
- 01
Purva Karma
3 to 7 days of internal oleation with medicated ghee, plus daily Abhyanga and Swedana.
- 02
Kapha-increasing diet
A specific diet the previous evening to bring Kapha to the stomach.
- 03
Pradhan Karma
Medicated decoction is given in the morning under supervision; emesis is induced and monitored.
- 04
Assessment
Number of bouts, content and your vital signs are recorded against classical endpoints.
- 05
Samsarjana Krama
A graded 3 to 7 day diet regimen rebuilds digestive fire safely.
Frequently asked questions
Other therapies
Abhyanga
Full-body synchronised massage with warm medicated oils to nourish tissues, calm the nervous system and balance Vata.
Shirodhara
A continuous stream of warm medicated oil poured over the forehead to quieten the nervous system and restore mental clarity.
Swedana
Medicated herbal steam therapy that liquefies toxins, opens the body's channels and relieves stiffness and pain.
Begin with a consultation, not a guess
Every plan at Vishwaprabha starts with an unhurried assessment of your history, digestion, sleep and constitution. Call or message us and we will find a suitable time.