Abstract

BASTI AND THE CLINICAL IMPORTANCE OF ITS VAST CLASSFICATION

Dr. Suman Ahuja*

Abstract

Basti is the most important procedure due to its multiple effects. Basti is described as the best line of treatment to cure the imbalances of the Vatadosha. Simultanesouly it is also true that this procedures is equally effective in rectifying the abnormal accumulation of pitta as well as kaphadosha. As the Vata dosha has predominant role in the pathogenesis of any disease, and this vatadosha alone is capable of mobilizing pathological accumulation of the dosha from the periphery into the Kostha, From where it is eliminated from the body. In modern medicine enema is mainly given to remove feces from the large intestine where in Ayurveda Basti is given as a route of administration of the drug for multiple actions, which act locally on large intestine as well as systematically on the body tissues.

Keywords: Basti, Vatadosha, Koshtha.