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vamana

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vamana (väˑ·m·n),
n in Ayurveda, one of the five steps of panchakarma, which refers to therapeutic vomiting induced to eliminate the mucus causing buildup of kapha; used to treat conditions related to an imbalance of kapha within the body—including chronic asthma, skin diseases, chronic cold, diabetes, chronic indigestion, obstruction of the lymphatic system, chronic sinus problems, edema, and recurring tonsillitis. See also panchakarma and kapha.


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Hinduism is shaped by its traditional belief in the incarnation of Vishnu (the Preserver in Hindu trinity) into ten forms to establish dharma (divine law), which include Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parasurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, Kalki (believed to come at the end of present Kaliyuga).
It describes a unique system of Hatha yoga as practiced and created by the ancient sage Vamana Rishi.
The five-stage process includes Purvakarma, Vamana, Vasti, Virechana and Nassyam.
 
 
 
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