Medicated Decoction Enema Administration of medicated decoction empty stomach in the form of enema is called as Kashaya Basti or Niruha Basti. It is compulsorily administered after localised massage and steam. The Kashaya Basti gets expelled within few minutes to a maximum of 45 minutes duration. Benefits: Locally it helps to evacuate the bowels completely and thus helps to removes the toxins locally. The mixture of oil, ghee, honey, salt in the decoction helps to reduce systemic toxins also. It helps to reduce Vata dosha. This type of basti is considered as enhancing longevity and establishing youthfulness. Basti is considered as half treatment to all the diseases. How it works: The herbs used for making decoction are selected as per the requirement of the body condition or disease. They get easily absorbed through large intestine. It thus helps to pacify Vata dosha, regularise bowel movement, improves digestion and body metabolism. Recommended in: Vata prakruti/ Vata dominant body constitution, Vata diseases like painful conditions like arthritis, tremors, tingling and numbness, paralysis, sciatica etc. It is very useful in diseases of abdominal viscera and obstructive conditions of flatus, urine and stools. Contraindications: Indigestion, anorexia, too weak or too week lean, immediately after emesis and purgation, fainting and unconsciousness, severe cough, intestinal obstruction, severe odema, giddiness etc. Duration of Treatment: 75 mins

Purgation Pre-Procedure: Medicated ghee is given in a specific quantity to be taken empty stomach for 3-5-7 days. Thereafter, whole body massage is done followed by whole body steam. Procedure: On the day of Virechana, whole body massage and steam is given early morning. Then suitable purgative medicine is given empty stomach. According to the type of medicine given several urges of loose watery motions are induced. The process completes withing 4-5 hours. Post-procedure: Next 3-7 days specific diet is prescribed to be followed compulsorily. Benefits: Virechana is specifically beneficial in Pitta Dosha and to some extent in Vata Dosha disorders. It is also specifically a treatment of choice in Rakta/ blood related diseases. It helps to expel the vitiated and aggravated Pitta Dosha through purgation. It helps to reduce excess body heat. It helps to improve strength, nourishment, immunity and longevity as a long term benefit. How it works: The whole process of Virechana helps to remove the vitiated Pitta dosha as well as Vata Dosha during the process. The organs like liver, pancreas, intestine are the major sites of Pitta Dosha and are stimulated to expel the excess of Pitta dosha downwards. It also helps to reduce the toxins particularly in Rakta/ Blood and regularise Pitta Dosha activities. Recommended in: Persons having Pitta dosha as predominant vitiated dosha. It is useful in diseases like dermatitis, blisters, abscess, liver disorders, heartburn, jaundice, anemia, asthma, gout, reproductive organ diseases, edema, burning sensation etc. Virechana is also recommended in healthy person in Sharad Rutu i.e. October heat period for maintaining health. Contraindications: Lean body, weakness, small children, old persons, patients with heart diseases, indigestion, pregnancy, diarrhea etc. Complete procedure: 10 days - Daily: 60 mins