Contraindication for Vamana in Panchakarma Therapy
vamana: cellular dehydration, chronic TB (tuberculosis, emaciation, younger than 10, elder to 70, high stress, prolonged fasting, glaucoma, pregnancy, enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) / liver (hepatomegaly), menstruation, recent heart attack or angina, high blood pressure (hypertension)
Source: Vaidya Vasant Lad, BAMS, MASc, Ayurvedic Studies Program Gurukula Mount Madonna Class Notes, 1996-1997-1998-1999-2000-2001-2002