Vasthi is one of the most important Panchakarma procedures and helps to control Vata Dosha. As Vata is the main cause of most disorders, vasthi is advised to prevent or treat a wide variety of diseases like arthritis and digestive problems and restore health.
Vasthi is primarily administered to treat vata dosha but can be tridoshahara in nature and can produce both samsodhana or shamana effects. It is also highly beneficial in rejuvenating treatment, especially in convalescence. Vasthi karma is considered as the most important procedure in five fold Panchakarma therapy.