Vata body types (see The Key to Health and Rejuvenation, www.1stbooks.com) are the most likely to suffer from a dry colon, once out of balance. This condition is usually caused slowed bowel performance and constipation. The liver cleanse help to increase the digestive fire (AGNI) and thereby improve waste elimination. From the other end, oil basti can be used to facilitate bowel activity by lubricating the colon wall tissues and help detoxify the colon lining in the rectum area. It has also a calming effect on the nervous system, which is always aggrevated by colon trouble.

The best oil to use for this type of enema is cold-pressed sesame oil, heated to boiling point and then cooled down to about body temperature or luke warm. Then use like a water enema, but no more than 1/2 - 1 quart. Keep inside as long as possible. Without curing the oil first, it won't have much detoxifying effect. During Ayurvedic cleansing therapies, oil bastis (enemas) are alternated with water bastis. The first day water, the following day oil, the next water, and so on.

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