Jivantyadi Enema (Jivantyadi Anuvaasana)
Preparation of an enema using specific proportions of ghee, oil, milk, and water, sometimes boiled with Madana fruit.
Modern description
An enema preparation using ghee, oil, milk, water, and sometimes Madana fruit, intended to balance Vata, stimulate digestion, and promote elimination.
Purpose
Preparation of an enema using specific proportions of ghee, oil, milk, and water, sometimes boiled with Madana fruit.
Indications
- Vata disorders, emaciation, debility, weakness, infertility, musculoskeletal disorders, and as a general tonic. Specifically used in conditions affecting the lower abdomen, back and legs.
Classical indications
- Vata disorders.
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Pushtida
- Vrishya
Key ingredients
- Kakoli
- Kshirakakoli
- Mudgaparni
- Mashaparni
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Bala
- Gokshura
- Shatavari
- Rasna
- Devadaru
- Patra
- Ushira
- Madhuka
- Taila
- Jivanti
- Ela
- Tvak
Adult dose
30-60 ml
Pediatric dose
As per physician. See guidelines for enema use in children.
Preparation steps
- Prepare the enema solution with specific proportions of ghee, oil, milk, and water, sometimes boiled with Madana fruit.
- Warm the solution to a comfortable temperature.
- Lubricate the enema tip with ghee or oil.
- Administer rectally and retain for the recommended time.
Toxic ingredients
- ['Not specified in the given text']
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, gastrointestinal disorders such as acute diarrhea or internal bleeding, abscesses or infections in the intestines, anal or rectal injuries.