Kashaya vasti

When we say vasti -it is enema,both sneha vasti and kashaya vasti comes in that ,so that makes the pancha karma whole with kashaya vasti ,sneha vasti ,vamanam ,virechanam and nasyam.So what is kashaya vasti and what is sneha vasti .Please bear in mind that though the are classified under different headings ,both are used alternatively in 7 ,15 ,30 days of vasti.So it all seems theoretical if i am going to explain all these things ,it may interest serious students of ayurveda but not patients and this blog is targeted at patients who have very little idea of ayurveda.
It is very effective and no parallel treatment is found in other medical system ,this is very unique,please don't confuse this with enema in naturopathy or water enema of modern medicine,its nothing like that ,.When all those enemas are aimed at temporary relief ,Vasti takes care of the disease from the root.
Before signing off
Kashaya vasti is enema where a combination of medicines are used where quantity of medicines range from 500 t0 930 ml
Sneha vasti is oil or ghee ( as the name indicates) used for and quantity ranges from 60 ml to 300 ml.

Vasti

Vasti (Enema or Colonic Irrigation) is considered as the mother of all Panchakarma treatments since it cleanses the accumulated toxins from all the 3 doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, through the colon. Vasti is also highly beneficial as a rejuvenating treatment. Benefits Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Colitis, Convalescence, Cervical Spondylosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation, Digestive disorders, Backache & Sciatica, Hepatomegaly & Splenomegaly, Obesity, Piles, Sexual Debility & Infertility.

Now a break

I was reading an article about population of European union by 2060 ,Britain would be the highly populated European country ,and i imagined myself in 2060 it seemed odd ,weired i should 80 by then a burden to the society (as the per this report )and many more people would be there like me in their eighties (as people are living longer ),may be by the time India would be a super power ,the whole way the world be changed ,may i will read this blog too ,who knows , i could not imagine myself as a eighty year old .........

Nasyam

Nasyam is more or less essential in all ailments above the neck. However its efficacy is no less in the ailments of the lower body too.
Oil is instilled through the nostrils (2 - 5 drops) after being given an invigorating face massage with steam.

· lubricates all the sense organs, improves sense of smell, hearing, taste, memory
· slows down the greying of hair, clears all sinuses and delays the ageing process
· very effective in sinusitis, Migraine and insomnia.
· permanent cure for diseases such as Swooning, Delirious Fever, Hemiplegia, Epilepsy, Facial Paralysis and Frozen Shoulder, and not to mention diseases of the head.

Virechana

Virechana is medicated purgation , it is the cleansing of the Pitta and the purification of the blood toxins from the body that are accumulated in the pitta asayas( liver and gallbladder). It completely cleanses the gastro-intestinal tractGenerally, it is administered three days after the Vamana treatment but this may vary. If Vamana therapy is not needed, Virechana can be administered directly after purvakarma. Virechan cleanses the sweat glands, small intestine, colon, kidneys, stomach, liver and spleen. A number of effective and safe herbs can be used as a laxative. This includes senna, prune, bran, flaxseed husk, dandelion root, psyllium seed, cow's milk, salt, castor oil, raisins and mango juice,madana phala. When taking these laxatives, it is important to adhere to restricted diet. Benefits of Virechana help root out skin diseases, chronic fever, piles, abdominal tumors, worms, gout, jaundice, gastrointestinal problems, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, asthma, headaches, elephantiasis and gynecological disorders. This karma mainly aims to eliminate doshas that cannot be removed by Vamana karma such as the kidneys, lungs and sweat glands. This elimination process of vitiated doshas through rectum is called Virechana. The purvakarmas used for virechana karma (purgation therapy) vitiate the doshas and bring them into the koshta (abdomen). Purgative drugs are dominant in earth and water elements and have downward movement. The synonyms of virechana are rechan and praskandhan. Procedure of Virechana The patient should be first subjected to Oleation , Fomentation , Emisis and Samsarjana Karma (post operative) as described earlier. Then start internal Oleation for 3 to 7 days. Followed by medicated Steam bath for 3 days. A day before Virechana light and warm diet is advised. Purgative drug should be administerted after 7.00 a.m. i.e : after completion of "Kapha kala" (time). Administer the standard drug formulations, for producing Virechana. Factors like disease state, body - mind constitution, age, state of Dosa , person time and mental condition needs to be taken in to consideration. Hot water in small quantity and "Yastimadu" Phanta is to be given at regular intervals, to induce bouts, while cold water is absolutely contra - indicated. Following are the diseases for which Virechana karma treatment can be given
Fever.
Skin diseases.
Haematemesis.
Epistaxis.
Fistula.
Haemorrhoids.
Splenic disorders
Tumors
Goiters
Lymphadenitis
Artificial poisoning
Cholera.
Retention of urine
Leprosy.
Inguinal swelling.
Intestinal torpor
Cardiac disorders.
Rheumatic conditions.
Anorexia