VASTI:DETOX BY ENEMA

Here enema is done using a mix of herbal tea, herbal oil and herbal paste. It helps to cleanse the intestines thoroughly and have a powerful effect on spinal nerves. As Kashaya vasti is also known by other names- NIRUHA, ASTHAPANA.

It is called niruha because it is capable of eliminating the imbalanced doshas from the body. Niruha means to eliminate. It is called asthapana because it sustains life, dosha and tissues. Asthapana means to sustain.

The herbal mix for herbal enema is freshly prepared by combining herbal oil, herbal tea, herbal paste and other ingredients like salt, honey which are chosen according to the imbalance and body type of the client. The dose, ingredients and herbs are tailored according to individual needs so is the intensity of cleanse planned, doshas targeted and imbalance focusing.

Doshas treated: Vata, Vata-Pitta, Vata-Kapha, Vata-Pitta-Kapha

The type of enema in which different types of herbarized oils are administered to the client is called Sneha vasti. Sneha means oil. Sneha vasti is also called anuvasana. Anuvasana means that which remains in the body for some time without causing any discomfort. Oil enemas are of different types according to the dose administered. Oil enema helps to balance Vata. It can be done as a detox procedure or as a nourishing procedure by varying the dose and type of oils used. Oil enemas are usually very comfortable and one of the easiest form of Pancha karma.

Ksheeravasti is a form of herbal enema, where herbal latte is used instead of herbal tea for the herbal enema with herbal oil and other ingredients. This enema is gentler than herbal enema, and can be continued for consecutive days until the desired results are achieved. Ksheeravasti doesn’t need much preparation and can be done as an instant enema. It is cleansing (but less than herbal enema), lubricating (but less than oil enema, more than herbal enema) and helps to balance vata. Ksheeravasti is recommended in chronic constipation, chronic vata imbalance in large intestine, bloating, gas, aches and pains, neurological disorders, fatigue, anemia and so on. It is an excellent way to cleanse when digestion is poor, or the client is too weak to undergo other forms of Pancha karma.

Uttara means former, and Uttaravasti means administering enema to the urethra or vagina. This is recommended mainly in gynecological conditions to attain fast and effective results. Herbal combinations in the form of decoctions or medicated oils are administered through the vagina and are expelled after a certain period of time. This mode of administration ensures maximum absorption of the medicine.