ROLE OF VAMANA KARMA IN NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER- A REVIEW STUDY

Authors

  • Dr
  • Shweta Parwe
  • Milind Nisargandha
  • Devika Tople

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v10i1.500

Keywords:

Vatavyadhi, neurological disorder, Ayurveda, Sadyovamana, Vamana, therapeutic emesis.

Abstract

Vamana Karma (medicated emesis procedure) means removing or getting rid of disrupted Kapha dosha by mouth. Vamana Karma is the first internal purificatory practice out of Penta cleansing procedure described in Ayurveda, which helps clean the body from superfluous and vitiated Kapha dosha and Pitta Doshas consecutively. Following the increased prevalence of Vatavyadhis (neurological disorders) such as Gridhrasi (Sciatica), Ardita (Facial palsy). Early MND and Kapha predominance parkinsonism are some Vatvyadhis (neurological disorder) Vaksha Trik Skandha, and Manyagatvata. Vamana is mentioned by Chakradatta and Mrudusanshodhana is the line of treatment of Vatavyadhi (neurological disorder) in the form of Mrudu Vamana or Sadyo Vamana. Aim: the attempt is made in this article is to search the references in bahutrayi laghutrai and ayurvedic texts and Vamana Karma related research works for neurological disorders. Material & Methods: Data source: Related data was collected from different research articles and ancient classical texts Charak samhita, Sushrut Samhita and Astang Hrudaya, Chakradatta, Vangasena, Sharangdhar Samhita.   Observations: Overall outcome is vamanakarma is effective in vatavyadhi (neurological disorder). Conclusion: Vamanakarma is very effective in neurological disorders which is Kapha predominance condition or Shhotha condition, as well as the acute condition and Avarana.

Author Biographies

Dr

Associate Professor and HOD, Department of Panchkarma, D. M. M. Ayurved College, Yavatmal.

Shweta Parwe

Professor and Head, Department of Panchakarma, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurvedic College, Hospital & Research Centre, Salod (H), Wardha, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Nagpur,  India.

Milind Nisargandha

Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Javaharlal Neharu Medical College, Wardha.

Devika Tople

PG Scholar, Department of Panchakarma4, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurvedic College, Hospital & Research Centre, Salod (H), Wardha, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Nagpur

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Published

2022-04-15

How to Cite

Kadam, S. ., Parwe, S. ., Nisargandha, M. ., & Tople, D. . (2022). ROLE OF VAMANA KARMA IN NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER- A REVIEW STUDY . Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 10(1). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v10i1.500

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Review Article

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