Poorvakarma is the set of steps one follows before Vaman therapy. It prepares the body, drives toxins, and makes the cleanse safe and effective in the Ayurvedic way.
What Poorvakarma Does?
It kindles digestion, loosens sticky toxins, and gathers them in the gut. This sets up a clean expulsion in Vaman therapy.
Core Steps Before Vamana Therapy
These steps are simple but require discipline to obey. Follow them in order under guidance.
- Deepana and Pachana: Take herbs like trikatu or chitrakadi for 3 to 5 days. This builds agni and burns ama.
- Snehana (internal oleation): Drink measured doses of medicated ghee or oil for 3 to 7 days. This dissolves and mobilizes doshas.
- Abhyanga and Swedana: Experience a full-body oil massage and herbal steam treatment. This liquefies toxins and drags them to the gut.
- Diet prep: Eat light, warm food during snehana. On the day before Vaman, take Kapha-raising items like milk, curd, sweets, sesame, jaggery, black gram, or rice.
Poorvakarma Importance for Our Health
Good preparation means an in-depth detox. It helps clear phlegm, eases breathing, and supports healthy skin and weight goals. Many feel better digestion, steady energy, and lighter sinuses.
Timing and Safety
The best season is spring when Kapha rises. Do it only after assessment by an Ayurvedic doctor. The plan is tailored to your strengths and digestion.
Poorvakarma respects the logic of Agni, Ama, and balancing the dosha. It primes the channels so Vaman can cleanse without stress.
Commit to the full protocol with a qualified Ayurvedic physician and begin your Poorvakarma to set up a clean, effective Vaman therapy this season.
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