VASTI
Vasti is the most important procedure among panchakarma.It is the procedure of introducing the ausadha,sidha,kwath,taila,ksheera,mansarasa e.t.cto the pakwasaya through anus is called vasti.It is also given through yoni (vagina) & urethra (ch.si 7-1).Susruta has mentioned the procedure of giving vasti to vranas ,wound or ulcers (Su –chi-35-11).It is done by qualified doctors.
The vasti is considered best (srestha) as it has got multiferous action on the body rather than other pradhankarma .Vata is considered as active force.All the movements in the body is activated by vata.Secreation,transportation & excreation are controlled by vata.so vata is very vital & important for human being & 60% desease are happened due to vata dosha & are control
Vata chikitsha,therefore it is considered as “Ardha Chikitsa”(ch.si:38/39)
In modern medicine enema is used only to remove the faecus from pakvasaya.But in Ayurveda,it will produce sodhana of dhoshas,samsamana of disease ,increase sukra,increase strength & longevity (Su.chi 35-36 & 34).
SIROLEPO (TALAPOTHICHIL)
Sirolepo (Talapothichil) is the procedure where paste of medicine are applied over the head for a stipulated period. It is a specialized Kerla treatment found to be very effective in psychosomatic disease,Dermatological disorder,Anidra,Memory weakness,etc.
Time/day & Duration: 45 munites/day for minimum 7 days.
According to dravyas that used in vasti are of two types:
1.Nirooha vasti : When we use more no kwath (decoction) then it is called Nirooha vasti.
The other name of nirooha is Asthapana vasti.Nirooha vasti removes the doshas from the body.
2.Anuvasana vasti : When sneha i.e ( oil or ghee) are the main ingradient in the vasti it is called Anuvasana vasti.
1.Sneha vasti
2.Anuvasana vasti
3.Matra vasti
This treatment is very effective in
1.Sarvanga roga (disease affecting all parts of the body)
2.Ekanga roga (disease of a part of body)
3.Kukshi roga (disease of lower abdomen)
4.Vatasanga (obstraction of vata)
5.Constipation
6.Loss of strength
7.Joint pain,knee pain,ankle pain,hip pain
8.Heavyness of body
9.Paralysis
10.Gout
11.Piles
12.Loss of appetite
13.Sexual Problem
It is highly effective in Osteoarthrities as well as all vata disorders.