Vamana

Vamana take place in the upper or kapha zone of the body and use the upward movement of the doshas to remove ama. Toxins associated with kapha are primarily but not exclusively deposited throughout the upper part of the body. Because this is where kaphic ama naturally collects. Panchkarma uses Vamana or therapeutic emesis to eliminate them.

The emesis procedure used in vamana is quite smooth and painless, with little or no nausea, retching or discomfort. This procedure for discharging excess kapha and kaphic ama was designed to be accomplished with great ease.

The herbs used to produce the emetic effect provide the main keys to successful vamana. These herbs, such as yashti madhu (Licorice) and madan phal (Randia Dymotorum) stimulate the action of agni and vayu buta. They are hot, strong and penetrating. Their action permeates the fine channels in the kapha zone and stirs up and liquifies the ama.