
In this process the infected doshas are thrown out of the body by medication of emetics. The treatment is most effective in case of
Kapha dosha. Vaman procedure is recommended in Vasant Ritu or spring season since there is natural increase of
kapha dosha in this season. In a disease having predominance of
Kapha Dosha , Vaman can be performed at any time after performing `Snehana` and `Swedana`.
The conditions in which Vamana is recommended are Kushtha(leprosy or skin diseases), Navajwara (fever),
Diarrhoea, Shlipada (elephantiasis), Granthi (lump), Kasa (cough), Swasa(asthma), Hrillasa (nausea), Pratishaya(cold), Visha(poisons/ toxins in the body) etc. Vaman is recommended for obese person, in acute abdominal diseases, in anemia, in helminthes infections, sore throat, in epistaxis or in a person who has taken enema.