The Sanskrit term ‘Anuvasana’ means ‘to stay’. Pippalyadi Anuvasana Thailam is a potent formula meant for external application in haemorrhoids, fistula-in-ano, constipation, weakness in lower back and limbs, joint pain etc.It is meant to stay on the site of application for stipulated periods. This is achieved by means of a Sitz bath, applying cotton swabs soaked in the taila to the affected site (Pichu), or holding the taila in the region in a suitable enclosure (Vasti). Pippalyadi Anuvasana Thailam is also used for rectal enema as a Panchakarma procedure.