Induced vomiting, using herbal medicine is called Vamanam. This treatment is effective for asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, indigestion, epilepsy, excessive salivation and diseases in fatty tissue and muscular tissue like hemorrhoids, tumors of fat and muscle. It is one among the renowned Panchakarma treatments.
Through vamanam, the toxins and acids of the upper parts of the body are completely eradicated. As the channels are freed from harmful toxins, the body tissues get recharged. The person's memory power also increases, the sense organs get better clarity and his digestive fire increases. In total, the person gets a powerful revitalized feeling. Vamanam, in addition to treating many diseases, also rejuvenates the person's body and mind.
The first step of the therapy is to do pre operative procedures like "snehapanam" and "swedanam". These methods loosen the impurities of the body channels and prepare the body for the main treatment. The next step is to make the person drink sweetened milk stomach full, followed by a single dose of medicinal decoction. In 2 or 3 minutes he vomits, throwing out all the excessive acids, and toxic substances of the body.
The medicinal decoction used is made of black Pepper, beettle killer root,Tamarind and liquorice. Salt and honey are also added to it when consumed. Post operative procedures include strict diet patterns for 2 to 3 days along with oral herbal medicines like Kashayam (decoction), Lehyam (semi solid), Choornam (powder) etc. For long lasting results, the process may be repeated every 5 or 6 months.
