a) Vamana (Vomiting) - To expel out toxins of Kapha category through induced vomiting. More than 600 formulations are described in Charaka Samhita for different diseases conditions for Vamana. This type of Shodhana karma is done in the disease conditions which are generated with the involvement of Kapha dosha i.e. diabetes, some skin disease, asthma, coronary artery disease, obesity etc.
b) Virechana (Purgation) - This process of purification is done in the diseased person having disorders of pittaj type or in health person whom Pitta dosha is vitiated. More than 900 formulations are used for purgation in different kind of disease. This is done in diseases like hyperacidity, hypertension, bleeding disorders, pittaj type of heart disease which Pitta doshas is basically causing disease.
c) Asthapana (Enema with herbal Water) - This process is carried out to pacify the Vata. It is done in person in whom Vata is vitiated/ Vata is main factor in manifestation of disorders like Arthritis, various aches/ pains slip disc, spondylitis, and the disorders, which affect the lower portion of the body.
d) Anuvasana (Enema with herbal oil) - This process is a part of complete process of vasti, practically after every Asthapana vasti, Anuvasana is given so that Vata does not increases. It can be done alone also to pacify Vata and to provide nutrition in emaciated diseased person.
e) Nasya (Medication through Nose) - This process is done to expel out toxins from supra-clavicle region and used in disease conditions like sinusitis, facial paralysis, migraine etc.
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