Therapeutic Effect of Basti Karma
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Basti is one of the five procedures of Panchkarma in Ayurveda, Basti the prime treatment in shodhana is considered as one of the most important treatment for many diseases according to Ayurveda classical literature. It is a method of administering enemas with medicated decoctions, oils, ghee or milk through the anal, urinary or vaginal route. This treatment method has both preventive and curative perspectives. Basti being the best in maintaining the quality and quantity of life is described as ardha chikitsha or Half of all the treatments of world put together. There is no cause greater than Vata in manifestation of diseases affecting the shakha, kostha and marmgataroga. Vata is considered to be the main controller of the body, Since the vata is motive force behind the function of elimination or retention of Mala, Mutra, Pitta, Kapha in their respective ashaya. There is no remedy other then the Basti in alleviation of Vata. Therefore some Acharyas opinen that Basti constitutes Half of the treatment. Basti karmas are very much beneficial which pacifies the provoked vata dosha, increases strength of the person, maintain health & longevity. An attempt has been made to review the treatment procedure in Ayurveda.
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Rajesh Kumar Meena, Amit Mukherjee, Mukund Supekar
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