Basti is the Ayurvedic enema. During this treatment medicated oil, ghee, or decoction is administered into colon through the anus. It is one of the most important treatments of Panchakarma. Because vitiated Vata dosha is at the basis of the majority of diseases and because the main seat of Vata dosha is in the colon, about half of all diseases can be directly treated with Basti.