Abstract

DEFINITION, TYPES AND ADVANTAGES OF VASTI CHIKITSA (THERAPEUTIC ENEMA) ACCORDING TO VARIOUS AYURVEDIC TEXTS: A REVIEW

*Dilip K. Upadhyay

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a science based on a variety of treatment principles. It has its own characteristics for understanding disorders; therefore treatment options are also thoroughly presented. In general, this science has features that do not just cover diseased people, but also emphasises a healthy lifestyle. When it comes to the therapy of disorders, it is divided into two sections: samshoshodhana and samshamana. Samshodhan is a more sophisticated but effective process that is primarily covered by panchkarma procedures. Panchkarma consists of five supreme procedures: vaman, virechana, vasti, nasya, and raktamokshana. The vasti is the most important of these. Ayurveda considers vasti to be half of a remedy. It is particularly beneficial for Vata vyadhis. Among the three doshas, the Vata dosha is known as pradhana dosha. It regulates the body's natural operations as well as the karma of the Kapha and pitta doshas. When it becomes vitiated, several functions become disrupted, resulting in a variety of illnesses.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Vasti, Vata, Samshodhana.