Scientific Interpretation of Vaman
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Vaman is sanshodahan chikitsa (biopurification treatment) in which vitiated doshas (toxins) are eliminated from body through kaphamoola sthan. It is useful in healthy as well as ailing persons. It is neglected due to fear of complication. The present paper endeavor to interpretation of Vaman karma (procedure) in a scientific way which helps the physician to propagate vaman as treatment on a large scale for respiratory disorders, skin disorders, obesity, prediabetic and much more.
Authors and Affiliations
Praveen Lendal, C. D. Vaikos, P. G. Sali
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