A conceptual study on vasti effect.

Pancakarama therapy is designed to eradicate the vitiated Dosas and the maintain a state of normalacy and equlibrium, which is the fundamental basis of health. Any one of Pancakarama measures can be utilized be utilized singly too to prevent or cure a disease. Vasti Karma is an unique and broad spectrum therapeutic and preventive approach. Lot of emphasis as been given in our classics to Vasti Karma. In the present article, we have discussed certain important features of vasti karma. Authors also tried to explore the possible mechanism of action of this important pancakarma measure.