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=== Mode of action of therapeutic emesis (vamana) ===

=== Mode of action of therapeutic emesis (vamana) ===

*''Ushna-Tikshna-Sukshma-Vyavayi'' and ''vikasi'' are the common properties of the ''Vamanakarma dravya''. According to Sushruta, the ''ushna'' property has ''pachana karma'' (S.Su.46/515).Chakrapani (the commentator on [[Charaka Samhita]]) states that ''ushna'' means ''ushna veeryam''. This has been cleared in AshtÁnga Sangraha by Vagabhat and the function are like ''dahana'' and ''pachana'' and having ability to decrease ''vata'' and ''kapha dosha'' <ref>Ashtang Sangraha of Vriddha Vagbhata with Shalilekha Sanskrit commentary by Indu, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi. Sutra sthana 17/15 </ref>. Sushruta defines that ''tikshna'' as the property produces ''daha, paka'' and ''srava''<ref> Sushruta Samhita of Susruta, with the Nibandhasangraha Commentary of Sri Dlhanacharya, Edited by Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya, Published by Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi, 1992 Sutra sthana 46/518</ref>. According to Charaka, ''Tikshna guna'' is ''vichchindana'' <ref> Charaka Samhita by Agnivesha revised by Charaka and Dridhabala with the [[Ayurveda]]-Dipika Commentary of Chakrapanidatta, Edited by Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya, published by Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, 1984. Kalpa sthana 1/5</ref>. Chakrapani clarified the word as ''vichchindayati'', means breaking down the complex morbid matter into simple molecules. The ''Sukshma guna'' reaches to minute ''srotasa'' and remove the morbid matter to bring it to reach the ''amashaya'' according to Dalhana (S.Ci.33/33). The ''Vyavayi'' drugs, when administered initiate the action immediately and thereafter bio-transformation takes place. Sushruta has clarified that ''Vikasi'' drugs causes laxity in ''dhatubandhana'' (S.Su. 46/523).Due to above mentioned properties ''Vamana'' drugs are beneficial for therapeutic emesis.  

*''Ushna-Tikshna-Sukshma-Vyavayi'' and ''vikasi'' are the common properties of the ''Vamanakarma dravya''. According to Sushruta, the ''ushna'' property has ''pachana karma'' <ref>Sushruta. Sutra Sthana, Cha.46 annapanavidhi Adhyaya verse 515. In: Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya, Editors. Sushruta Samhita. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005. p.1.</ref>.Chakrapani (the commentator on [[Charaka Samhita]]) states that ''ushna'' means ''ushna veeryam''. This has been cleared in AshtÁnga Sangraha by Vagabhata and the function are like ''dahana'' and ''pachana'' and having ability to decrease ''vata'' and ''kapha dosha'' <ref>Indu, Vagbhata,Ashtanga Sanngraha, Sutra Sthana 17 Dravyadiivijnaniya, Verse 15.In: Varanasi,Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series Office, </ref>. Sushruta defines that ''tikshna'' as the property produces ''daha, paka'' and ''srava''<ref> Sushruta Samhita of Susruta, with the Nibandhasangraha Commentary of Sri Dlhanacharya, Edited by Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya, Published by Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi, 1992 Sutra sthana 46/518</ref>. According to Charaka, ''Tikshna guna'' is ''vichchindana'' <ref> Charaka Samhita by Agnivesha revised by Charaka and Dridhabala with the [[Ayurveda]]-Dipika Commentary of Chakrapanidatta, Edited by Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya, published by Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, 1984. Kalpa sthana 1/5</ref>. Chakrapani clarified the word as ''vichchindayati'', means breaking down the complex morbid matter into simple molecules. The ''Sukshma guna'' reaches to minute ''srotasa'' and remove the morbid matter to bring it to reach the ''amashaya'' according to Dalhana (S.Ci.33/33). The ''Vyavayi'' drugs, when administered initiate the action immediately and thereafter bio-transformation takes place. Sushruta has clarified that ''Vikasi'' drugs causes laxity in ''dhatubandhana'' (S.Su. 46/523).Due to above mentioned properties ''Vamana'' drugs are beneficial for therapeutic emesis.  

*''Vamana'' (emesis) is one of the five physio-therapeutic procedures to eliminate impurities through gastro-oral route emerged due to aggravated ''kapha'' in human body. It is to be noted for vitiation of each ''dosha'' viz. ''kapha, pitta'' and ''vata,'' three therapeutic procedures ''vamana, virechana'' and ''basti'' are recommended respectively.

*''Vamana'' (emesis) is one of the five physio-therapeutic procedures to eliminate impurities through gastro-oral route emerged due to aggravated ''kapha'' in human body. It is to be noted for vitiation of each ''dosha'' viz. ''kapha, pitta'' and ''vata,'' three therapeutic procedures ''vamana, virechana'' and ''basti'' are recommended respectively.