Niruha basthi

(Using Oil) and the Kashaya Vasthi (Using Decoctions of herbs, oil, honey e.t.c).

This basti is also popularly known as asthapana basti. The term niruha denotes elimination of the dosha or cure of the diseases, hence the basti that expels the dosha from the body or cures the illness is known as niruha basti. The term sthapana in the word asthapana refers to maintenance and prolongation of life. The niruha basti as it maintains the healthy body as well as prolongs the life span;and hence known as asthapana basti.