Vasti

‘Panchakarma, as the name indicates is a method of treatment, which includes five (Paanch) basic procedures (Karma). Though these different procedures are put under one umbrella of ‘Panchakarma‘ different medicines are used for the different procedures depending upon the constitution of the patient. The physician determines the kind of procedure and the types of medicines to be used after examining the patient.

Vasthi is the ace amongst all Panchakarma treatments. In simple terms, vasthi means medicated enema. Since medicines reach your bowels directly without enzymatic actions, its effectiveness is very high. Hence, vasthi is also done along with many other Ayurvedic treatments. Due to its potential healing ability, vasthi is considered as "half the treatment", for many of these types of diseases. Medicated enemas are used for various specific reasons. In general, this treatment is used to flush the loosened doshas out through the intestinal tract. There are over 100 specific enemas listed in Ayurveda. - See more at: http://www.punarjanis.com/treatments/vasthi#sthash.bN682KeF.dpuf