Role of Vamana - An Ayurvedic Panchakarma Therapy (Medicated Emesis) in the Effective Management of Shwasaroga (Bronchial Asthama): A Case Study.

Shwasa Vyadhi can be correlated with bronchial asthma and is said to be chronic. It obstructs the air pathway, which impedes the free flow of oxygen due to inflammation and accumulation of mucus in the respiratory sys-tem. It is a hyperactive respiratory disease that is aggravated after coming in contact with a cold environment, eating cold food, and lying down. Shwasa Vyadhi is Kapha-Vata dominant in nature and originated from Amashaya. According to Ayurveda Shodhan (bio-purification), vitiated dosha provides complete relief from dis-ease. Vaman (medicated emesis) is one of the best Shodhana Panchakarma therapy, which is mainly preferred for Kapha Pradhan Vyadhi, and it also facilitates Vatanuloman, which is indicated in getting relief from Shwasa Vyadhi. The present case study is of a 31-year-old female patient who has suffered from bronchial asthma, i.e., Shwasa Vyadhi, since childhood and got effective relief from all the signs and symptoms of Shwasa Vyadhi after Vama-na—an Ayurvedic Panchakarma Therapy (Medicated Emesis).