When congestion in lungs leads to bronchitis or asthma, therapeutic vomiting or
Vamanam is administered to eliminate the Kapha causing excess mucus. Once the mucus
is released, the congestion, wheezing and breathlessness comes down and the patient
becomes comfortable. Vamanam is also suggested for the treatment of chronic asthma,
cold, diabetes, congestion, indigestion and oedema.