Abstract

BASTI AS ARDHA CHIKITSA - A CRITICAL REVIEW

Chandu Metri*, Ananta Desai and Pratibha Bhat

Abstract

Basti karma (Enema therapy) is one of the Shodhana procedures that are described in the traditional Ayurvedic tests used in the treatment protocols for almost every disease. Ayurveda's primary goal is to preserve a healthy lifestyle through prevention along with as treating diseases. Shodhana is a word that implies purification and cleansing. Basti is unique among Panchakarma remedies because of its many applications and effective advantages. Since Vata is controlled by Basti Karma at its Moolasthana Pakwashaya, every aspect of metabolism that are under Vata's influence are automatically regulated. For example, if a diseased tree's root is removed, its branches, leaves, and flowers will also automatically be destroyed. As if the tree would be destroyed if we chopped out its roots. The Basti Dravya veerya spread throughout the entire body. It dehydrates Doshas from head to toe in the same manner that the sun's rays, despite being miles distant, dehydrate plants on Earth. The Acharyas stated unequivocally that basti may be adopted for any age group. Basti is the only Chikitsa who can both tolerate and control the power of Vata. The well-established physiological and pharmacological activities of Basti provide a solid explanation for all of these actions. Basti therefore has a rejuvenating, preventative, curative, and promotes function. It may be extrapolated that Basti is a very complex, comprehensive, systemic treatment with a wider variety of therapeutic activities and indications because vata is a major cause of all imbalances in the body, which leads to disease. It is thought to be the most successful Vata Dosha treatment approach. Different drug combinations can be mixed in different proportions to generate an endless number of Basti for a variety of conditions and patients.

Keywords: Basti Karma, Ardha Chikitsa, Vatadosha.