Anuvasanam Cha (Anuvasana Taila)
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Oil enema given when the agni is weak after being cleansed by a decoction enema.
Modern description
An oil enema administered after a decoction enema to nourish and pacify Vata, especially when digestive fire is weak.
Purpose
Oil enema given when the agni is weak after being cleansed by a decoction enema.
Indications
- Vata disorders
- Emaciation
- Weakness
- Constipation
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Pain management
- Kshaya (tissue depletion)
- Agni Mandya (weak digestion)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Pushtida
- Deepana
- Bruhmana
Key ingredients
- Bilva
- Agnimantha
- Syonaka
- Kasmarya
- Patala
- Bala
- Prishnaparni
- Salaparni
- Gokshura
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Taila
Adult dose
60-120 ml
Pediatric dose
15-60 ml or as directed by the physician.
Preparation steps
- Gather all the necessary ingredients as per the formulation (e.g., sesame oil, bala, ashwagandha, etc.).
- Clean and prepare the herbs by washing and drying them properly.
- If using fresh herbs, crush them lightly.
- Heat the base oil (usually sesame oil) in a large, heavy-bottomed pan.
- Add the herbs to the warm oil and simmer over low heat.
- Maintain a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the herbs have infused their properties into the oil. This may take several hours.
- Monitor the oil carefully to prevent burning or scorching.
- Once the oil has cooled slightly, strain it through a clean cloth to remove the herbs.
- Store the prepared Anuvasana Taila in a clean, airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Safety contraindications
- Acute fever, diarrhea, bleeding disorders, intestinal obstruction.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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