AYURVEDA VIEW ON VAMANA KARMA AND ROLE OF VAMAKA DRAVAYA IN THE THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF VAMANA
Abstract
Panchakarma represents a distinctive facet of Ayurveda, it consists five internal purification procedures to detoxify body. Among these, Vamana Karma stands as the inaugural step, predominantly recommended for addressing Kaphaja disorders. The ancient Charaka Samhita mentioned various aspects on Vamana Dravyas and their corresponding Kalpa. These Vamaka Dravyas possess qualities such as Ushna, Tikshna, Sukshma, Vyavayi and Vikasi Guna. These properties allow Vamaka Dravyas to be absorbed and reach at the site of action quickly and effectively. Vamanopaga Dravyas exhibit characteristics like Madhura Rasa, Sheeta Virya and Madhura Vipaka, by virtue of these properties Vamaka Dravyas exerts their action of therapeutic detoxification. These properties also serve to mitigate the irritative nature of Vamana Dravyas. This article represents Ayurveda view on Vamana Karma and Role of Vamaka Dravaya in the therapeutic action of Vamana.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Vamana, Vamaka Dravaya, Panchakarma, DetoxificationReferences
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