[Symptoms of impediment by pitta and its management] Burning sensation, redness, excess thirst, unconsciousness, tamaka (entering into darkness) and fever are symptoms from which a physician should come to know that basti is occluded due to pitta. This occlusion can be removed by administration of enema containing sweet and bitter ingredients.
[Symptoms of impediment by kapha and its management] Drowsiness, cold, fever, lethargy, salivation, anorexia, heaviness, fainting and depression are symptoms from which a physician should come to know that basti is occluded due to kapha.
This occlusion can be removed by administration of enema prepared from alcohol and cows urine by adding madanaphala taila along with astringent, pungent, tikshna, hot and sour ingredients.
[Symptoms and treatment of impediment due to excess intake of food] Vomiting, fainting, anorexia, depression, colic pain, excess sleep, malaise, signs of ama and burning sensation are symptoms from which a physician should come to know that basti is occluded due to intake of food in excess.
कटूनां लवणानां च क्वाथैश्चूर्णैश्च पाचनम्| विरेको मृदुरत्रामविहिता च क्रिया हिता||३५||
This occlusion can be removed by pachana (therapy to improve digestion) with pungent and saline decoctions or powders, mild purgation and therapies prescribed for correction of ama.