Abstract

Dr. Shireen Sultan*, Dr. Channabasavanna B. M., Dr. Yogeshwari B. and Dr. Asharani H.

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda has described six Rutus (seasons) in a year namely Shishir, Vasant, Grishma,Varsha, Sharad, Hemant. These Rtus are divided in two Kala- Aadankala and Visargakala. The seasonal changes occurring in these seasons greatly influence the biological systems which results into the accumulation and aggravation of doshas in respective seasons. As per Ayurveda, healthy state of human being is maintained by the balanced state of Tridoshas and the imbalance of these doshas caused by the seasonal changes leads to different disorders. Panchkarma is essential part of ayurveda treatment. Ayureda describes the five treatment modalities that eliminate the vitiated doshas aggravating in particular season like Vamana in Vasant rutu eliminates Kapha, Virechana in Sharad rutu eliminates Pitta and Basti in Varsha rutu eliminates Vata Dosha to keep the balance of doshas in the body. Vasant rutu starts with aggravation of Kapha dosha which has been already accumlated in Shishir rutu. It leads to starting of various Kaphaj disorders like cough, bronchial asthama, cold etc. Vamana karma is mainly indicated in Vasant rutu to prevent Kaphaj Vyadhis. This article enlightens about importance of Vamana karma w.s.r to Vasantik Vamana and its mode of action.