The world of enema recipes is very varied and complex, but the majority of proponents of these treatments agree that the enema is recommended and acceptable.
In the wake of the detox craze, the hygiene of the colon returns to the front of the stage.
Just as one detoxifies one’s skin or one’s liver, purifying one’s large intestine through an enema would be life-saving, though to this day without scientific foundation.
The justification is based on a very ancient theory: auto-intoxication
When the digestive system does not expel all the feces, debris remains attached to its walls. By being stagnated, they go through putrefaction and emit toxins that enter the bloodstream, resulting in allergies, migraines, eczema and other discomforts.
Also, while the majority of gastroenterologists are opposed, some therapists and wellness centers offer sessions of colon hydrotherapy, sometimes weekly, sometimes in cures.
But today, an enema can also be done alone at home through the aid of some simple recipes and the first step to decide for a type of enema is to determine the problem you want to solve with the practice.
Are enemas good for you?
Basically, enemas are not needed, because the toxins can be cleaned in other ways.
There are various methods of detoxification of the body and cleaning the intestines, which at the same time greatly help to improve the health status, much more than the use of enemas.
¡NOTE!
- The enema process can only clean a small part of the colon – 40-50 cm.
- Enemas should only be used in severe forms of constipation.
- As well, constant use is not recommended, as the intestine gets addicted to irrigation, and thereafter no excretion of stool is possible without the help of colon irrigation.
- Also, you could destroy the delicate balance of good bacteria in the gut.
If you do not have serious constipation problems, teas or herbal drinks such as Red Detox Tea are recommended for detoxification, which cleans the body and colon well, eliminate digestive problems and also help with more serious forms of constipation.
If you have opted for an enema anyway, there are some of the most used enema recipes listed here.
The most used are cleaning or evacuation enemas, which are used to clean the colon of fecal material
For these cases, the following enema recipes can be used:
Water Enema
Instructions
Put 1 liter of warm water into a pot and heat till it gets to its boiling point.
Take it off the heating source and a little more water to replenish the evaporated water
Let it cool down to the normal body temperature range (37?C) before application
Coffee Enema
Ingredients
- 1 liter of filtered or distilled water
- 3 tablespoons of organic coffee or the best quality
- A stainless steel pot
- Fine mesh strainer
Instructions
Put the liter of water to heat in the pot. Let it boil for 3 minutes. Then add the coffee and let it boil for 10 minutes over low heat (as little as possible).
Once the timing is completed, let it cool down a little, strain it, and add a little more water to replenish the evaporated water and thus have 1 liter of liquid again.
The adequate temperature to use the enema is approximately 37°C.
Enema of medicinal plants
Enemas with infusions of medicinal plants are usually great options, as they combine the cleansing action of water with the therapeutic effects of plants. Some that can be used are:
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): cleansing and intestinal cleansing. It has a high depurative power on the colon, thus ensuring adequate cleaning of intestinal parasites and fungi.
Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides): used to treat various stomach pains, and intestinal parasites. It is also used in other conditions such as diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, weight loss, and inappetence.
Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile): deflates an irritated colon. It is very soothing and acts as a mild sedative. It also has a number of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): This plant is usually used to treat ulcers of the colon. It has therapeutic properties acting as a good diuretic, stomach carminative, stimulant, tonic, antispasmodic, appetizer, and anti-hysteric.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of the preferred medicinal herb or plant
- 1 liter of water
Instructions
Let the water boil for a few minutes, add the plant or herb. Cover and let boil for a few more minutes. Allow to cool and strain. Apply the enema at body temperature, 36 or 37ºC.
Enemas of saline or physiological saline:
An irrigator loaded with saline solution is prepared at a warm temperature (35-36?C), and the enema is performed. It is an exclusively mechanical procedure.
It can be done with a rubber bulb (rectal shower) or with an irrigator. The volume should be about 300-600ml, or up to 1 liter.
Enemas of water with salt or seawater:
With properties similar to the previous one. You can use seawater or water with salt (1 tablespoon of sea salt per liter) (Contraindicated in hypertension), at 35-36 ° C, with rubber bulb (rectal shower) or with the irrigator.
The volume should be about 300-600ml, or up to 1 liter.
Emollient micro enema:
This serves to lubricate and to help in the evacuations, in the case of tenesmus, hemorrhoids, and constipation.
Apply 10 – 20ml micro enema (maximum 50ml) of linseed or flaxseed oil.
Microenema of water with soap:
This can be acquired in pharmacies, and only a few milliliters should be used because soap can be excessively irritating.
How to apply an enema in 10 steps
- STEP 1: Clean the enema equipment with sterile water to sterilize it. The equipment usually consists of a bag or compress where the water is placed, a plastic tube with a cannula on the end and a valve that closes or opens the water.
- STEP 2: Have 1 liter of the preferred liquid ready in the enema bag.
- STEP 3: Place the equipment on a high place, so that the liquid goes down easily.
- STEP 4: Open the key a little so as to release some of the liquid and avoid air pockets inside.
- STEP 5: Kneel and tilt the body forward. To have more space, place a towel on the floor of the bathroom or preferred location and also place a pillow on one end where you would rest your head.
- STEP 6: Introduce the cannula or tip rectally, previously lubricated with coconut or olive oil.
- STEP 7: Introduce the liquid little by little, opening and closing the bypass valve. If you feel discomfort or spasms, wait, you have to breathe and relax a bit.
- STEP 8: Once all the liquid is introduced lie on the right side, so that the left side, which is where the colon is located, stays on top.
- STEP 9: Massage your belly to help loosen the feces, starting at the bottom right of the abdomen and turn clockwise.
- STEP 10: As soon as you feel like it, go to the toilet and evacuate at your own pace without forcing it.
Furthermore, it is necessary to hold the liquid for at least 15 minutes so that the process can be effective.
And it is also highly recommended to apply a water enema prior to any other enema so as to clean the intestine and more effectively retain the enema for the set time.
Bottom line: Enema recipes and instructions
In conclusion, a homemade enema can help you cleanse the bowel, and it can be also beneficial to evacuate the colon in cases of occasional constipation. We recommend that you first try with other natural detox methods that are also very effective.