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The capacity to hold fecal matter, also termed as rectal compliance ranges between 60ml to 500ml.  This may be the probable reason to use a dose in quantity lower than 60ml in order to retain the sneha for longer duration in rectum so that the volume of absorption increases. Hence though given in lower doses matrabasti can give similar results as that of other snehabasti in respect of oleation and nutritive activity.

The capacity to hold fecal matter, also termed as rectal compliance ranges between 60ml to 500ml.  This may be the probable reason to use a dose in quantity lower than 60ml in order to retain the sneha for longer duration in rectum so that the volume of absorption increases. Hence though given in lower doses matrabasti can give similar results as that of other snehabasti in respect of oleation and nutritive activity.

==== Practically employed methods regarding schedule of snehabasti ====

==== Practically employed methods regarding schedule of ''snehabasti'' ====

Charaka has advocated to give continuously anuvasana maximum for 3 days, However matrabasti can be given continuously for longer durations. Generally, niruha and anuvasana are given alternately to avoid any complications. The maximum dose of snehabasti is 1/4th of maximum dose of niruha (Approx. 240 ml) and is to be given on the same day in evening after niruha. But practically such large doses are not used and up to 120 ml of snehabasti (classically anuvasana) is given on the next day of administration of niruha.

Charaka has advocated to give continuously anuvasana maximum for 3 days, However matrabasti can be given continuously for longer durations. Generally, niruha and anuvasana are given alternately to avoid any complications. The maximum dose of snehabasti is 1/4th of maximum dose of niruha (Approx. 240 ml) and is to be given on the same day in evening after niruha. But practically such large doses are not used and up to 120 ml of snehabasti (classically anuvasana) is given on the next day of administration of niruha.