Asthapana Enema (Asathapana Basati)
Asthapana enema is a cleansing enema used in Ayurveda to eliminate toxins and balance Vata dosha, often indicated in conditions like intermittent fever.
Modern description
Asthapana enema is a cleansing enema used in Ayurveda to eliminate toxins and balance Vata dosha, often indicated in conditions like intermittent fever. It involves the administration of herbal decoctions rectally to promote digestive health and systemic detoxification.
Purpose
To be used in intermittent fever.
Indications
- Constipation, Vata disorders, abdominal distension, lower back pain, joint pain, nervous system disorders, AMA (toxin) accumulation, intestinal parasites. Specifically indicated in conditions where Vata is aggravated in the colon.
Classical indications
- Intermittent fever
Karma
- Vatahara
- Kapha-Vatahara
- Malashodhana
- Srotoshodhana
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Dashamoola
- rock salt
- honey
- sesame oil
- warm water . Variations may include herbs like Madanaphala
- Kushta
- or Vacha based on dosha predominance.
Adult dose
400-800 ml, administered rectally.
Pediatric dose
50-100ml (Adjusted by Physician)
Preparation steps
- Boil the prescribed herbs in water to create a decoction.
- Strain the decoction to remove solid particles.
- Allow the decoction to cool to body temperature.
- Add honey and salt to the decoction as per the formulation.
- Administer the prepared solution rectally using an enema bag.
Toxic ingredients
- ['Not specified']
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in cases of severe intestinal obstruction, acute inflammatory bowel conditions, or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.