Definitions for "Colonic Irrigation"
A "high colonic" enema performed by passing a rubber tube into the rectum for a distance of up to 20 or 30 inches. Warm water is pumped in and out through the tube, a few pints at a time, typically using 20 or more gallons. Some practitioners add herbs, coffee or other substances to the water. Fatal infections have been transmitted with contaminated equipment.
irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon
a frequent helper in these flushes