Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF BASTI IN PAEDIATRIC

*Dr. Shabina Mohmmad Gawali, Dr. Vijaykumar Uttamrao Gawai, Dr. Dattatraya Bhaurao Chavan

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the ancient science which deals with health of human beings. Ayurveda has eight branches out of which Kaumarbhritya is one of the most important branch. It deals with the health of children upto 16 years. There are two types of chikista shodhan and shaman. Panchakarma is a type of shodhan chikista. Panchakarma as name indicates five karmas namely, vaman, virechan, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshan. Basti karma is described as Amrut by Maharshikashyap. In Panchakarma Basti chikista is most important of shodhan as well as shaman chikista. In Ayurveda before starting any Panchakarma purification is necessary.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Paediatrics, Niruhbasti, Panchakarma, Anuvasanbasti.