Ayurvedic Detoxification

Ayurveda is one of the oldest Indian medicine that offers holistic treatments. Panchakarma is one of the unique specialties in Ayurveda that has been a successful healing therapy. Panchakarma is a simple 5 step process that renews and regenerates the mind and body. It is a combination of herbal massage oil, steam baths, cleansing enemas, proper and healthy diet, plus other practices to purify the mind and body. 

The main therapies used under Panchakarma are as follows: 

• Vamana - medical vomiting 
• Virechana - purgation 
• Nasya - detoxifying nasal cavity with ayurvedic drugs 
• Basti - enema therapy
• Raktamokshan - bloodletting or blood purification   
• Purpose of Vamana 

Vamana therapy includes medical vomiting. The doctor will induce controlled vomiting, which will stop after a definite amount of time. It starts with ghee intake and oil abhyang followed by vomiting and ends with a restricted diet plan. It is mainly used to extract the Kapha doshas from the body. Cold and cough are caused when Kapha doshas increase. Sometimes medicines can treat ailments, but if Kapha dosha has increased severely, then Vamana has to performed to throw it out of the body completely. Kapha is situated in the chest region and will be easy to remove. After bringing Kapha doshas in the stomach, vomiting is induced. The duration for Vamana is approximately 13-15 days.

Benefits of Vamana

The major benefits of Vamana are as follows:

• Improves digestion 
• Improves metabolism 
• Restores health 
• Helps to improve immunity and strength 
• Helps to improve the chances of fertility
• Sense organs and mind will be cleared 
• Slows down aging 
• Complexion becomes clear 
• Helps to maintain a healthy lifestyle 
• Indications for Vamana therapy 

Vomiting therapy could be considered in two ways:  

• If Kapha dosha increases and leads to some sickness or disease 
• Kapha and combined with pitta dosha creates illness to a person

Panchakarma therapy is good for improving mind and body strength. A strict diet and lifestyle need to be followed while under ayurvedic treatment for the best outcome. Vamana therapy is a must for people who have Kapha body type and need to be treated occasionally. Various seasons can induce Kapha doshas; hence, everyone needs to take care of their health. Sudden climatic changes could also lead to Kapha doshas. Detoxification is vital for a healthy living. At SKK Ayurveda and Panchakarma, doctors help to treat and detoxify the mind and body for a happier and healthier life.

Blog Reviewd By: Dr Rani Gupta

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