To induce a controlled vomiting i.e. Vomiting is planned, it is induced and is expected to run for a definite amount of time and then it is planned to stop.
Vaman treatment is targeted to expel increased Kapha Dosha out of the body. When Kapha dosha gets vitiated, it causes certain types of diseases – such as cold, cough, Asthma, Skin Disorders, Mental Disorders, Granthi, Visarpa (Herpes Zoster) etc. By expelling Kapha out from Amashay (Stomach), the disease gets cured, often completely.