Vamana Chikitsa, or Emesis Therapy, involves controlled, medically-induced vomiting. It is aimed to eliminate excess Kapha Dosha in the body which can otherwise trigger a series of ailments like acne, asthma, arthritis, chronic cold and diabetes etc.

Initially, the patient is given Purvakarma, or preparatory therapy, for three to seven days. Both internal and external oleation are done with medicated ghee or oil and the patient is made to sweat intensely. This directs the excess Kapha to build up in the stomach.

 Afterwards main therapy, is given to expel excess Kapha from the body. Patients are made to take medicated herbs in form of kashayam etc to induce vomiting.