Ayurveda has uses 2 forms of enema – Nirhua, a cleansing herbal enema that collects & removes toxins from the colon and Anuvasana, a nourishing medicated enema administrated to rejuvenate the depleted tissues in the body. Both types of enemas have an warm oil base which gently cleanses and nourishes the tissues of the colon.
Colonic irrigation have a water base, often combined with herbs or caffeine. Water can dry & irritate the colon tissues, further aggravating the problems the treatment is meant to address.