Vasthi (Matra Vasthi, Sneha Vasthi, Kashaya Vasthi)

VASTHI:

Actually Vasthi means Bladder. In ancient days bladder of animals were used for performing this treatment and the name prevailed. Now sterilized equipments have replaced the use of bladder. The effect of Vasthi is directly felt in the colon, the prime abode of Vatha by this therapy. The morbid doshas and other toxins trapped in the tissues for long are eliminated and restore equilibrium. Vasthi is very effective for Kidney Stones, Spleen disorders, Colic calculus and other diseases due to Vatha disorders. Vasthi should not be performed on patients affected with Diabetis, Piles, Obesity and Injuries to the Anus. Vasthi is one of the “Panchakarma”. Vasthi that is being done with Herbal oil is called Anuvasana Vasthi and that with herbal decoction nirooha vasthi. Nirooha vasthi is divided in to two types according to the quantity of herbal decoction used for colonic introduction. During the treatment both the vasthies are administered alternatively for specific periods depending on the patient’s constitution and severity of the disease. As with all the other Panchakarma purification procedures, here also oil and sweat therapies are essential. After this, Luke warm water and freshly prepared vasthi liquid is injected into the colon via rectum. In Anusavana vasthi no harm will occur even if the fluid remain inside the colon for long but in nirooha the fluid should be discharged within 45 minutes to one hour. Nirooha stimulates the eliminatory process where as Anuvasana nourishes and strengthens the colon. In both cases the discharged fluid will contain amam and other toxins along with faucal matter.

SNEHA VASTHI:

This karma is indicated in the vitiation of vata. Oil processed with various medicines is administered through the anal route using a special instrument. This imparts oleation and nourishment apart from curing the disease. The procedure is to be done immediately after the noon/evening meals. Sneha vasti along with kashaya vasti is administered in numbers of 8, 15 or 30.

KASHAYA VASTHI:

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