Since most of our body's activities are governed by the dosha of Vata, imbalances in this dosha brought on by diet or environmental circumstances lead to malfunctions. Vata-based toxins can be effectively eliminated from the body with vasti (enema) treatments.In many instances, vasti is performed in conjunction with other Ayurvedic treatments. Vasti is thought to be the half-treatment for many illnesses and has a strong healing potential. The main purpose of the treatment is to clear the digestive tract of any loosened doshas.

 There are various kinds of medicinal enemas, or vasti, in Ayurveda. The most popular Ayurvedic vastis are listed below, along with a description of their many advantages:

Anuvasana Vasti 

Anuvasana means "to stay"; also called as Sneha vasti is where, medicated oils or fats are administered as an enema through urethral, vaginal, and anal routes, particularly for Vata imbalance disorders and it helps detoxify the body and repair the damage. This is indicated for lubricating and nourishing the lower gastrointestinal tract, treating constipation and dryness, alleviating sciatic and back pains, treating metabolic and digestive disorders, and removing obstructions. It is effective for neurological, skin, autoimmune, obesity, and gynecological disorders. 

Kashaya Vasti 

Kashaya Vasti is also called as niruha vasti, where kashaya or herbal decoction is used as a medication for enema whereas niruha means to eliminate. rheumatism, and gastric problems, relieves sciatic pain, numbness, and pain reduced by stimulating the nerves, relieves osteoporosis pain, pacifies vata dosha hence curing vaatik diseases, hyperacidity, etc It is done primarily in the vitiation of vata dosha and abdominal disorders. 

Mustadi yapana vasti 

Mustadi yapana vasti is a form of yapana vasti (ayurvedic enema) used to increase strength, and provide nutrients to muscles and gonads. It is effective in all aliments related to shukra or semen. It's a nourishing vasti used to promote the quality and quantity of semen. It provides strength and improves muscle mass, especially in the genital area. it also helps correct oligozoospemia, and other infertility issues pertaining to men and women. 

Matra vasti 

Matra basti is a type of Sneha vasti that is performed to normalize the deranged vata in the digestive tract. It improves digestive strength, releases excess gas in the colon, helps in the easy elimination of bowels, and restores general well-being. Medicated oil or ghee of various types, in specific quantities is injected into the anus using matra yantra. The injected medicament is retained in the anus for a duration tolerable by the patient and is then passed out on the urge to defecate. 

Important Considerations

Ayurvedic Vastis are a part of effective detoxification treatment which brings a major change in the composition of the body as they directly act upon the colon. It is important to consider a complete assessment by our qualified Ayurvedic Physician in order to choose a suitable treatment protocol  before undergoing the procedure