Abstract

IDENTIFY AND ANALYSE THE PECULIAR FEATURES OF THE PHALMATRA SIDDHI ADHYAYA IN THE BHELA SAMHITA TO COMPARE WITH CHARAKA SAMHITA.

Dr. Ketaki Anil Dhongade*, Vd Ghanshyam Dongare

Abstract

Basti karma is regarded as the most important therapy among Panchakarma procedures for maintaining dosha balance and treating various diseases. The Phalmatra Siddhi Adhyaya of Bhela Samhita provides a practical and clinically oriented description of Basti, focusing on formulations, dosage, indications, and administration. The present study is a literary and comparative review of the Siddhisthana of Bhela Samhita and Charaka Samhita. Comparison was made based on number of shlokas, types of Basti, dosha-specific Niruha Basti, and principles of administration. The study found that Bhela Samhita describes several unique Bastis and offers clearer guidelines on dosage and application, whereas Charaka Samhita emphasizes theoretical concepts. Thus, Bhela Samhita serves as a more practical guide for the effective clinical application of Basti therapy.

Keywords: Basti Karma; Panchakarma; Phalmatra Siddhi Adhyaya; Bhela Samhita; Charaka Samhita; Niruha Basti; Siddhisthana; Comparative Literary Study.