Abstract

SIGNIFICANCE OF BASTI CHIKITSA IN KSHEENA SHUKRA

T. K. Venkatesh* and Arif Khan J. S.

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Abstract

Basti chikitsa is one of the panchakarma procedure explained in ayurvedic classics. It is a method Administration of medicated liquid through anal, urethral route. It is considered as ardha chikitsa or half of the treatment in Ayurveda. Ksheena shukra is one among the Asta shukra Doshas mentioned in Ayurvedic Classic texts. Shodhana and Shamana are the basic principle of Ayurveda chikitsa for Ksheena shukra. In Shodhana chikitsa Basti karma is considered as the best Treatment for Shukra Dosha. Niruha Basti, Anuvasana Basti and particularly Uttara Basti are advocated for the treatment of Shukra Dushti as well as Ksheena Shukra.

Keywords: Basti, Panchakarma, Ksheena shukra, Shodhana, Shamana, Niruha, Anuvasana.