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Sneha Vasti (Oil Enema Therapy)

Sneha Vasti (Oil Enema Therapy)

Sneha Vasti is a nourishing form of Anuvasana Vasti in which medicated oil is administered through the rectum. It is specifically indicated for Vata disorders causing dryness, stiffness, and degeneration.

Sanskrit: 

स्नेहवस्ती (Sneha Vasti)

Physiological Action (Kriya): 

The oil lubricates the colon, nourishes Majja (nervous) and Asthi (bony) tissues, and regulates Apana Vata for proper elimination. It enhances gut-brain communication and nervous stability.

Indications:

  • Constipation, arthritis, lower back pain
  • Neurological disorders, sciatica
  • Reproductive weakness, insomnia

Benefits:

  • Deeply nourishes and lubricates body tissues
  • Relieves dryness and stiffness
  • Improves bowel function and digestion
  • Restores balance of Vata dosha

Ayurveda Treatments

  • Abhyanga (Full Body Oil Massage)
  • Shirodhara (Continuous Oil Flow on Forehead)
  • Patra Pinda Sweda (Leaf Bolus Fomentation)
  • Nasya (Nasal Administration of Medicine)
  • Njavara Kizhi (Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda)
  • Dhanyamla Dhara (Fermented Herbal Pouring Therapy)
  • Pizhichil (Taila Dhara / Sarvanga Taila Seka)
  • Karnapooranam (Ear Oleation Therapy)
  • Lepanam (Herbal Paste Application)
  • Thalapothichil (Shiro Lepana / Medicated Head Pack)
  • Mukha Lepam (Ayurvedic Herbal Facial Therapy)
  • Vasti (Medicated Enema Therapy)
  • Udvartana (Herbal Powder Massage)
  • Kati Vasti (Lumbar Oil Retention Therapy)
  • Tharpanam (Netra Basti / Eye Rejuvenation Therapy)
  • Netra Dhara (Herbal Eye Wash Therapy)
  • Sneha Vasti (Oil Enema Therapy)
  • Avagāha Swedam (Medicated Immersion Therapy)
  • Pichu (Medicated Oil Pad Therapy)
  • Choorṇa (Steam Pouch Therapy)
  • Swedanam (Herbal Fomentation Therapy)
  • Dhoomapānam (Medicated Inhalation Therapy)
  • Takra Dhara (Buttermilk Pouring Therapy)
  • Takra Dhara (Buttermilk Pouring Therapy)
  • Thalam (Medicated Head Retention Therapy)
  • Kabalam & Gandūsham (Oral Detoxification Therapies)
  • Grīva Vasti (Neck Oil Retention Therapy)
  • Jānu Vasti (Knee Oil Retention Therapy)
  • Māmsa Kizhi (Meat Bolus Therapy)
  • Choorṇa Pinda Swedam (Powder Bolus Fomentation)
  • Śiro Vasti (Medicated Oil Retention Therapy on the Head)

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