Author Name: Dr. Nitesh Khonde
A very effective treatment with medicated oi that is applied on the head for treating various ailments related with brain, neurological disorders, stress etc.
Sneha Vasti is an important part of Ayurvedic body de-toxification therapy known as “Panchkarma”. Vasti refers to enema, which is administration of medication through anal route. Sneha Vasti is an important part of Ayurvedic body de-toxification therapy known as “Panchkarma”. Vasti refers to enema, which is administration of medication through anal route.
Administration of Sneha Vasti balances the Vata dosha.
It causes colonic de-toxification and helps to flush out all the toxins in the lower body.
Sneha Vasti effectively reduces lower backache, and pain caused by gout and rheumatism.
The medicated oil enemas help to expel the toxins out from the body.
Gastric problems such as constipation and flatulence can be treated effectively using Sneha Vasti.
Sneha Vasti is indicated for management of neurological ailments such as paralysis etc.
Vasti or medicated enema is the most effective panchkarma therapy which is performed only on prescription by an ayurvedic physician in conditions of vata predominance. It is performed to flush the loosened doshas out through the intestinal tract.Its effectiveness is unmatched asmedicines directly reach the bowel without enzymatic actions. That is why it is performed with many other therapies too and is considered “half the treatment”, for many types of diseases.
Depending upon the type of medication, vasti can be Sneha or Kashaya vasti.
Sneha Vasti (Oil enema)
When vasti is given with medicated oils/ghritam to nourish and lubricate the body, it is termed as sneha vasti.
Indication: Vata disorders
Objective of Sneha vasti
The main position of Vata dosha is Pakwashaya (large intestine), so sneha vasti is the main therapy for all vata disorders such as constipation, neurological ailments, paralysis, urinary & bowel incontinence,flatulence, lower backache, sciatica, arthritis, gout, and rheumatism etc.
Procedure of Sneha Vasti
Patient is advised to take light food and oil massage before the procedure. In a comfortable lying position that is neither too high nor too low, patient is instructed to be on his left side, folding his right thigh and extending the other. The nozzle of vasti yantra and anus is lubricated with oil. Then the vasti yantra filled with medicated oil is introduced into the rectum and medicated oil is released in a precise manner. After this, patient should lye facing upward and gentle massage should be given on abdomen, hand and feet. Normally within 3 hours patient pass stool with oil.
Benefits of Sneha Vasti
- Removes accumulated malas (toxins) from the colon
- Nourished and rebuilt dhatus (body tissues)
- Strengthens the activities of dhatus
- Restores and strengthens body’s immunity
- Alleviates various vata disorders
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