VAMANA AND

DIABETES

Dr. Shriniwas Kashalikar

The fact that the neurons; in gastrointestinal tract are more in numberthan the neurons in the spinal cord, suggested to me that VAMANA (which means induced vomiting) can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract from within and stimulate hormones secretion from gastrointestinal tract and also from pancreas.

I thought this reflex stimulation could be useful in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. I tried it on myself. Apart from immediate relief from acidity, giddiness, throbbing headache, sinusitis, expectoration, uneasiness from gastric discomfort; I found it useful (though I can not prove it scientifically as I have not

excluded other factors) in diabetes mellitus.

For VAMANA I.e. induction of vomiting I simply a. drink about a liter of water either on empty stomach or after food and b. bend over the commode and stimulate my palate with fingers. This induces vomiting. Excepting initial hesitation and apprehension I found this procedure very safe and effective.

This is my experience only, and neither a scientific study NOR advice. However,it may stimulate the study, research, clinical trials, judicious and careful

practice with respect to benefits of VAMANA in diabetes and other conditions, apart from stuffy nose, acidity, giddiness and uneasiness associated with gastritis and gastric discomfort.

DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR