This Ayurveda Panchakarma treatment involves the introduction of herbal decoctions into the anal route with the patient lying in left lateral position. NiruhaBasti Panchakarma treatment is effective for balancing Vatadosha.
Basti : Medicated enema
Basti: Medicated Enema Therapy
Vata’s predominant site is the colon. Ayurvedicbasti involves the introduction into the rectum of herbal substances like oil and decoction etc in a liquid medium. Basti, is the most effective treatment of vata disorders, although many enemas over a prescribed period of time are usually required. This is one of the five pradhana karma of panchakarma.

Mode of action:

Vata is a very active principle in pathogenesis. If we can control vata through the use of basti, we have gone a long way in going to the root cause of the vast majority of diseases.
Vata is the main etiological factor in the manifestation of diseases. It is the motive force behind the elimination and retention of feces, urine, bile and other excreta.
Vata is mainly located in the large intestine, but bone tissue (asthidhatu) is also a site for vata. Hence the medication administered rectally effects asthidhatu.
The mucus membrane of the colon is related to the outer covering of the bones (peritoneum), which nourishes the bones. Therefore, any medication given rectally goes into the deeper tissues, like bones, and corrects vata disorders.