Vamanadravya, Vamana-dravya: 3 definitions
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Vamanadravya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Vamanadravya (वमनद्रव्य):—Emetics;

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Vamanadravya (वमनद्रव्य):—[=vamana-dravya] [from vamana > vam] n. an emetic, [Suśruta]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Vamanadravya (ವಮನದ್ರವ್ಯ):—[noun] = ವಮನಕಾರಿ [vamanakari].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Vamanadravya, Vamana dravyas, Vamana-dravya; (plurals include: Vamanadravyas, Vamana dravyases, dravyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Scientific review on vamana dravya (emetic drugs) of charaka samhita < [Volume 9, issue 6 (2021)]
Scientific review on vamana dravya (emetic drugs) of ashtang hridaya samhita < [Volume 10, issue 1 (2022)]
Scientific review on vamana dravya (emetic drugs) of sushruta samhita < [Volume 9, issue 6 (2021)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A review on vamana karma with kutajabeeja choornam < [2024, Issue 07. July]
To study the effect of vamana karma in mukhdushika < [2016, Issue IX September]
A critical review of rasa pradosaj vikar in ayurveda < [2022, Issue 06 June]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Importance of vamana chikitsa in panchakarma < [2021: Volume 10, June issue 6]
Management of urdhvaga amlapitta with vamana < [2021: Volume 10, March issue 3]
Vamana Chikitsa for Respiratory Disorders: A Review Article < [2021: Volume 10, November issue 13]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Kaphaja Kasa - An Ayurvedic Review < [Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025)]
Vamana Karma in Tamaka Shwasa - A Case Study < [Vol. 7 No. 10 (2022)]
A conceptual study on Charakokta Bhaishajya Pareeksha Vidhi and it’s... < [Vol. 5 No. 04 (2020)]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
A Bird’s Eye View on Rasaoushadhis in Panchakarma < [Vol. 7 No. 10: Oct (2024)]
Madanadi Gana With Special Reference To Madanadi Nighantu Or Chandra Nighantu < [Vol. 3 No. 11: Nov (2020)]
A Review on Urdhwaga Amlapitta with special reference to Hyperacidity and its... < [Vol. 6 No. 7: Jul (2023)]
Management of Vicharchika Kushta through Ayurveda < [Volume 11, Issue 3: May-June 2024]
Effect of Snehapana and Vamana on Normal and Abnormal Lipid Profile < [Volume 11, Issue 2: March-April 2024]
Vasantikavamana a preventive measure for kaphaja rogas < [Volume 2, issue 4: July - August 2015]