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Vamana: Panchakarma for Kapha

Therapeutic emesis, given only after preparation and under close supervision by our Vaidyas.

Sahibcure Ayurvedic · Chhatarpur, New Delhi · Updated October 2026

What is Vamana?

Vamana is the Panchakarma procedure for aggravated Kapha dosha. After preparation, the patient is given herbal medicines that induce controlled vomiting, which in Ayurveda clears excess Kapha from the chest and stomach. It is the most closely supervised Panchakarma procedure and is only done in hospital.

Who is it usually advised for?

Our Vaidyas consider Vamana for selected patients with Kapha-dominant conditions, such as:

  • Chronic allergic rhinitis and some cases of bronchial asthma (between attacks, not during one)
  • Some chronic skin conditions
  • Obesity and Kapha-type metabolic problems, alongside your regular treatment
  • Seasonal Kapha cleansing (usually in spring)

The steps

  1. Fitness check: the Vaidya assesses your strength, heart and lungs.
  2. Snehapana: about 3 to 7 days of increasing doses of medicated ghee.
  3. Preparation day: Abhyanga, Swedana and a Kapha-increasing diet.
  4. Vamana day: early in the morning, the medicines are given and the Vaidya supervises the whole procedure.
  5. Samsarjana Krama: a graded diet over the following days.

When it is not suitable

Vamana is not given to children, elderly or very weak patients, during pregnancy, or to people with heart disease, high blood pressure, bleeding disorders or during an acute asthma attack. The Vaidya may recommend a gentler alternative.

Book Vamana in Chhatarpur, Delhi

Every treatment starts with a consultation with our Vaidya at Sahib A Multi Speciality Ayurvedic Hospital (Sahibcure), Varun Farm Gate No. 2, Gaushala Road, Maidan Garhi, Satbari, Chhatarpur, New Delhi 110068, opposite South Asian University. We are NABH accredited, have a 10-bed inpatient facility and are open daily until 12 midnight. Book a consultation, call +91 98100 45438 or get directions.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Your treatment is decided by the Vaidya after examining you. Don't stop any prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor.

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FAQ

Vamana: Common Questions

Do I need to be admitted for Vamana?
Vamana is always done at the hospital under the Vaidya's direct supervision. Depending on your health, you may be admitted to our 10-bed inpatient facility around the procedure day.
Is Vamana the same as food poisoning vomiting?
No. It is a controlled procedure with prepared medicines, carried out after several days of preparation and followed by a graded diet.
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