Abstract

BASTI IN PREGANCY:- AN AYURVEDIC CONCEPT

Dr. Renu Bala*, Dr. Rashmi Sharma and Dr. Laxmi Mahala

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Abstract

Pregnancy is the state in which Kapha Dosha is increased normally because of Rasa Vriddhi and Kapha Vardhak Ahar-Vihar. Only a little change in Ahar-Vihar leads to alter the Doshas state. Vata Vardhak Ahar-Vihar, Ratri Jagran(less sleep common in pregnancy), seasonal changes, Alpa Ahar, vomiting etc. leads to vitiate the Vata dosha. Vitiated Vata dosha is the main reason for many physical and psychological abnormalities in pregnant woman. Like; PROM, IUGR etc. So this is very necessary to keep Vata in normal State and Basti is the best therapy to regulate the Vata Dosha, which is chief governing factor behind all the physiological and pathological processes both in body and the mind.

Keywords: Pregnancy, Vata dosha, Basti, IUGR, Preterm labour.