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Chap. XXXVIII. J CHIKITSA STHANAM. 645
of urine, Haemorrhage (Rakta-Pitta), Erysipelas^ fever,
and a looseness of the bowels. It acts as an aphrodisiac
and vitalising tonic ; it also invigorates the eyesight and
is anti colic in its action It is known as the Mustadi-
Vasti and is the best of all the Asthdpana enemas. 44.
A judicious physician may prepare, in the light
of the principle laid down in connection with the
preparation and application of Vastis in general,
hundreds of different other kinds of Vastis (e^emas^
with a due consideration of the virtues of their re-
spective ingredients ;drugs) and the nature of the
disease under treatment. Applications of Vastis are
forbidden during the continuance of an undigested meal
in the stomach. Proper rules of diet and conduct should
be observed, and day-sleep should not be indulged in,
after being treated with a Vasti. 45-46.
The compound Ma'dhu-Tailika Vasti is so called
from the facts of its being principally composed of
Madhu (honey) and Taila (oil) The term Yllkta-Ratha
Vasti owes its nomenclature to the fact of its imposing
no restriction as regards riding in caniages (Rathas),
or on horses and elephants after their application. The
Siddha- Vasti derives its name from the uniform success
(Siddhi) which attends its application in a large
number of cases of bodily distempers and from its
irresistible power in improving the strength and com-
plexion of the body. Ma^dhu-Tailika Vastis are recom-
mended to persons of easy and luxurious habits as well
as in respect of those whose bowels can be easily moved,
or who are in the habit of being daily treated with
emulsive measures (Sneha-karma) and whose organisms
are marked by scanty accumulations of the bodily
Doshas. A Siddha- asti does not produce any di.stress
or discomfort, since it is mild in potency and is applied