College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Vomit Therapy (vamana)

Clears phlegm, congestive disorders (Kapha), Bronchodilating, Expectorant, Cholagogue

How Does This Ayurvedic Treatment Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

"Pain above the diaphragm requires evacuation upwards, while those below demand evacuation downwards." - Hippocrates

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Metabolic Nature of Vomit Therapy (Vamana)

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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AGGRAVATES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry metabolic nature. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Vomit Therapy (Vamana)
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Emetic

EMETIC

An herb that causes vomiting and nausea.

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Improves Focus

IMPROVES-FOCUS

Reduces scattered thoughts. Creates a steady mind. Includes herbs that relax (for Vata) and herbs that stimulate (for Kapha).

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Vomit Therapy (Vamana)

  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Cholagogue, Refreshing

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  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Refreshing, Antitussive, Expectorant, Cholagogue, Improves-focus

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  • Lime

    Lime has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Cholagogue, Improves-focus, Diaphoretic, Refreshing

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  • Acai

    Acai has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Refreshing, Improves-focus, Anti-inflammatory, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Improves-focus, Bronchodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Emetic, Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Diaphoretic

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Emetic, Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Diaphoretic

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Emetic, Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Diaphoretic

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  • White Vinegar

    White Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Cholagogue, Improves-focus

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  • Apple Cider Vinegar

    Apple Cider Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Cholagogue, Improves-focus

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  • Red Wine Vinegar

    Red Wine Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Improves-focus, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Vomit Therapy (Vamana)

  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Cholagogue, Emetic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Antitussive

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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  • Pleurisy root

    Pleurisy root has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic

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  • Lobelia

    Lobelia has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Emetic, Expectorant

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  • Eucalyptus Essential Oil

    Eucalyptus Essential Oil has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Antitussive

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  • Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink

    Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator

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  • Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)

    Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Emetic, Improves-focus, Refreshing

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  • Vasaka / Vasa

    Vasaka / Vasa has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Bronchodilator, Expectorant

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  • Inhale Steam

    Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Improves-focus, Refreshing, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Vomit Therapy (Vamana) may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Vomit Therapy (Vamana) may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Vomit Therapy (Vamana). Please see your health care provider for more information.

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