Anal Enema

Never underestimate the power of a clean colon.

– Unknown

An anal enema is the injection of fluid into the colon by way of the rectum, traditionally for curative purposes using an instrument called an enema bulb. In Africa, most of the fluids used in enemas contain herbs; these herbs are chosen based on the kind of ailment that is being treated. Many medical practitioners believe that medicine administered through the anal region is more quickly absorbed by the body than the one taken orally.

A greater number of Ghanaian women in the past believed that to be able to conceive, the womb must be washed and rid of any unwanted substance to prepare it to receive a baby and this was done through an herbal enema. Although not scientifically proven how herbal enema helps in conception, the women who practiced it testified to its efficacy.

Enema has been a long-time practice employed by medical practitioners to prepare for medical procedures, improve bowel function, cleanse the colon and free the body of mucus and undigested foods. A few years back, almost every home in Ghana had an enema bulb because it was a common practice for both men and women to cleanse their colon at least, once a month.

Parents made sure to do the same for their children, sometimes it was the first approach when children complained of stomach upset or other bodily discomforts before other medical interventions were sought. Even though it was very effective, the practice seems to be fading away with less concern from the majority.

One may ask why it is even necessary to cleanse the colon when the digestive system is capable of eliminating waste and bacteria from the body. Occasionally, the body is unable to expel its waste matter due to conditions such as indigestion, constipation and our refusal to attend nature’s call when the body demands it.

All these put a lot of pressure on the colon, forcing it to change its cycle which may result in the assimilation of some of these waste products back into the bloodstream causing all kinds of diseases. It therefore becomes imperative that we employ external assistance like enema to help the colon expel these wastes. Extra caution must be taken to avoid infections or a professional should be contacted for the procedure.

How Anal Enema Is Done

For a simple enema procedure, you will need:

• Enema Bulb
• Water
• Lubricant

Warm the water and fill the enema bulb with it, kneel and bend over while lubricating the anus. Insert the tip of the enema bulb (which is about 3cm) into the anus and pump the warm water into the colon. You will feel a sudden urge to release your bowels but it is of utmost importance to hold it up for a minute or two before letting it all out. The process can be repeated the second time however, doing it once for the first time is recommended.

For herbal enema which is a complex procedure, you will need:

• Enema Bulb
• Water
• Lubricant
• Blender
• sieve
• Herbs (scent leaf is commonly used)
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Salt

Dissolve the salt in a bowl of water and use it to wash a handful of the scent leaves. Blend the scent leaves together with a clove of garlic and ginger (about the size of the thumb) while warming about 300ml of water. Pour the mixture from the blender into the warm water and sieve it; the herbal concoction is ready for the cleansing of the colon.

Filling the enema bulb with the concoction, Insert the tip of the enema bulb (which is about 3cm) into the anus and pump the concoction into the colon. You will feel a sudden urge to release your bowels, but it is of utmost importance to hold it up for a minute or two before letting it all out. The process can be repeated the second time however, doing it once for the first time is recommended.

After Effect

After the release, you will feel empty, light and hungry. You will also feel the concoction in your throat as if you had administered it orally. You might sweat a little and experience a slight burning sensation in the anal region because of the garlic and ginger. Perfect to take a bath right after an enema even before eating; a reason why it is performed very early in the morning.

Note:

• This procedure should be performed in the bathroom because it may induce the urge to defecate. If a toilet is not nearby, one might experience an unfortunate incident.
• Bending alone is acceptable, but kneeling and bending together make the process easier and smoother.

Benefits of Enema Colon Cleanse

Herbal enema is believed to have the potency to cure these ailments:

• Constipation
• Putrefaction
• Bloating
• Piles
• Menstrual Problems
• Erectile dysfunction
• Infertility

These are testimonies gathered from people who got cured from the above conditions through herbal enemas but there isn’t any scientific backing. Seek your physician’s opinion before considering an enema as a treatment for your ailment.

Future of Enema

While the practice seems to be slowing down in Africa, some Europeans have started engaging in it especially our brothers of the rainbow color. They have rebranded and named it anal douching, something they do before or after going about their business.

There are great health benefits that can be derived from enemas if our health professionals and scientists would dedicate much time to the study of enemas, bring to bear the pros and cons and lay down proper guidelines for its practice. The future of Enema looks promising.