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[[Doshas (दोषाः)|Doshas]], [[Dhatus (धातवः)|Dhatus]] and [[Malas (मलाः)|Malas]] are the fundamental components of the [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|sharira]] which control the entire function of the body systems from birth to death. In a normal state, physiology and psychological activities are carried out through three doshas which are Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, and Kapha dosha. When their balance is disturbed, they vitiate other body components and lead to disease development. Health according to Ayurveda, can be achieved when there is a balance of three doshas.  

[[Doshas (दोषाः)]], [[Dhatus (धातवः)]] and [[Malas (मलाः)]] are the fundamental components of the [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|sharira]] which control the entire function of the body systems from birth to death. In a normal state, physiology and psychological activities are carried out through three doshas which are Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, and Kapha dosha. When their balance is disturbed, they vitiate other body components and lead to disease development. Health according to Ayurveda, can be achieved when there is a balance of three doshas.  

The “Vata” dosha which is one among the 3 doshas has a much important role in the functioning of the body. Vata literally means “wind” or “air”.  Other doshas and dhatus are dependent on the Vata dosha for their proper movement across the body. Vata dosha which is mobile in nature performs various body functions in its balanced state, if vitiation occurs it leads to various Vata dosha dominant disorders.  

The “Vata” dosha which is one among the 3 doshas has a much important role in the functioning of the body. Vata literally means “wind” or “air”.  Other doshas and dhatus are dependent on the Vata dosha for their proper movement across the body. Vata dosha which is mobile in nature performs various body functions in its balanced state, if vitiation occurs it leads to various Vata dosha dominant disorders.  

== Etymology ==

== निरुक्तिः ॥ Etymology ==

The word “Vata” is derived from ”Va” which means “Gati” or movement and “”gandhana which means perception.

The word “Vata” (वातः) is derived from ”Va” (वा) which means “Gati” (गतिः) or movement and “gandhana"(गन्धन) which means perception.

Vata is defined as “vagatigandhanayoh” which means that which has mobility and perception is Vata.

Vata is defined as “vagatigandhanayoh” (वा गतिगन्धनयोः) which means that which has mobility and perception is Vata.<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 21 Sutra 5)</ref>

(sush.sur.21.5)

<blockquote>बस्तिः पुरीषाधानं कटिः सक्थिनी पादावस्थीनिपक्वाशयश्च वातस्थानानि (Char.sutr.20.8)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 20 Sutra 8)</ref></blockquote>Vata dosha is located in Basti(urinary bladder), rectum, kati(lower back),thighs, legs, bones and pakvashaya (colon precisely). Thus, mainly the lower body is vaguely the site of Vata dosha.  

Acharya Vagbhata also describes the Ears, skin, and Majja (bone marrow) as the seats of vata dosha.<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 12 Sutra 1)</ref>

(Char.sutr.20.8)

बस्तिः पुरीषाधानं कटिः सक्थिनी पादावस्थीनिपक्वाशयश्च वातस्थानानि (Char.sutr.20.8)

Vata is one of the three doshas (bio-energies) which is originated from Akasha (ether) and Vayu (air) [[Panchamahabhutas (पञ्चमहाभूतानि)|Mahabhuta]].<ref>Ashtanga Samgraha (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 20 Sutra 2)</ref>

Vata dosha is located in Basti(urinary bladder), rectum, kati(lower back),thighs, legs, bones and pakvashaya (colon precisely). Thus, mainly the lower body is vaguely the site of Vata dosha.  

Vata dosha has certain properties which are expressed in the [[sharira (शरीरम्)]]. This is essential from the perspective of the diagnosis of the dosha involvement in any disease.

Acharya Vagbhata also describes the Ears, skin, and Majja (bone marrow) as the seats of vata dosha. (Asht.hrud.sutr.12.1)

[[Gunas : An Ayurvedic perspective (आयुर्वेदे गुणाः)|Guna (गुणाः)]] or the Characteristics of Vata dosha according to different authors,

 

It is one of the three shareera doshas which is originated from Akasha(ether) and Vayu(air) Mahabhuta(Asht.sang.sutr.20.2).

 

 

Guna or the Characteristics of Vata dosha according to different authors,

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|Charaka (char.sutr.12.4)

|'''Charaka Samhita<ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 12 Sutra 4)</ref>'''

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|Ruksha(dryness)

|Ruksha(रुक्षः।dryness)

|Ruksha(dryness)

|Ruksha(dryness)

|Ruksha (dryness)

|Ruksha (dryness)

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|Sheeta(coldness)

|Sheeta(शीतः।coldness)

|Sheeta(coldness)

|Sheeta(coldness)

|Sheeta(coldness)

|Sheeta(coldness)

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|laghu(lightness)

|laghu(लघुः। lightness)

|Daruna (hardness)

|Daruna (दारुणः । hardness)

|laghu(lightness)

|laghu(lightness)

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|Khara (roughness)

|Khara (खरः। roughness)

|khara(roughness)

|khara(roughness)

|Khara (roughness)

|Khara (roughness)

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|Sukshma (subtle)

|Sukshma (सूक्ष्मः । subtle)

|Vishada (clear)

|Vishada (विशदः । clear)

|Achintyavirya (unpredictable)

|Achintyavirya (अचिन्त्यवीर्यम् । unpredictable)

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|Chala(चलः । mobility)

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|Sheeghra (शीघ्रः । swiftness)

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== Functions of Vata dosha ==

== वातकार्याणि ॥ Functions of Vata dosha ==

सर्वा हि चेष्टा वातेन स प्राणः प्राणीनां स्मृतः| तेनैव रोगा जायन्ते तेन चैवोपरुध्यते||११८|| (char.sutr.17.118)

Vata dosha is responsible for the smooth governance of the bodily functions, thus it represents “life” in the living beings. Vata dosha when gets imbalanced, vitiated or obstructed will cause various diseases and even death.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 12 Sutra 8)</ref><blockquote>सर्वा हि चेष्टा वातेन स प्राणः प्राणीनां स्मृतः| तेनैव रोगा जायन्ते तेन चैवोपरुध्यते||११८|| (char.sutr.17.118) <ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 17 Sutra 118)</ref>

उत्साहोच्छ्वासनिः श्वासचेष्टा धातुगतिः समा| समो मोक्षो गतिमतां वायोः कर्माविकारजम्||४९|| (Char.sutr.18.49)

उत्साहोच्छ्वासनिः श्वासचेष्टा धातुगतिः समा| समो मोक्षो गतिमतां वायोः कर्माविकारजम्||४९|| (Char.sutr.18.49)<ref name=":0">Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 18 Sutra 48-49)</ref>

नित्याः प्राणभृतां देहे वातपित्तकफास्त्रयः| विकृताः प्रकृतिस्था वा तान् बुभुत्सेत पण्डितः||४८|| (Char.sutr.18.48)

नित्याः प्राणभृतां देहे वातपित्तकफास्त्रयः| विकृताः प्रकृतिस्था वा तान् बुभुत्सेत पण्डितः||४८|| (Char.sutr.18.48)<ref name=":0" /></blockquote>Vata dosha has a set of functionality in the shareera or human body,

 

 

 

Vata dosha has a set of functionality in the shareera or human body,

# वायुस्तन्त्रयन्त्रधरः  Vata dosha is responsible for maintaining and controlling all the activities of the shareera

# वायुस्तन्त्रयन्त्रधरः  Vata dosha is responsible for maintaining and controlling all the activities of the shareera

# The physiology of breathing, inspiration, and expiration (char.sutr.18.49)

# The physiology of breathing, inspiration, and expiration (char.sutr.18.49)

# Proper functioning of Dhatus(bodily tissues)  

# Proper functioning of Dhatus(bodily tissues)  

# Pulsations ()sush.sutr.15.4)

# Pulsations (sush.sutr.15.4)

# Retains the perception of senses

# Retains the perception of senses

# It helps ingestion of food

# It helps ingestion of food

# Differentiates the food and retains what is necessary for the body.

# Differentiates the food and retains what is necessary for the body.

== Types ==

== वातस्य भेदाः॥ Types ==

Vata dosha is classified according to their specific functionality and act accordingly in our body, as Prana Vata (प्राणवातः), Udana Vata (उदानवातः), Samana Vata (समानवातः), Apana Vata (अपानवातः), Vyana vata (व्यानवातः).<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutra 4)</ref>

 

Vata dosha is classified according to their specific functionality and act accordingly in our body, as Prana Vata, Udana Vata, Samana Vata, Apana Vata, Vyana vata.

Vata doshas subtypes,

Vata doshas subtypes,

=== Prana Vata (Asht.hrud.sutr.12.4,5) ===

=== प्राणवातः॥ Prana Vata ===

 

==== Kriya (function) ====

==== स्थानानि॥ Sthana (Location) ====

(char.chik.28.5)(Asht.hrud.sutr.12.4,5)

Murdha(मूर्धा। head region), urah(उरः । chest), Kantha(कण्ठः। throat), jivha(जिव्हा । tongue), asya( आस्यम्। mouth), nasika(नासिका। nose)<ref name=":1">Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 12 Sutra 4-9)</ref>

Spitting, salivation, burping, respiration, Aharadi karma(food consumption)

Spitting, salivation, burping, respiration, Aharadi karma (आहारादि कर्म। food consumption)<ref name=":1" /> <ref name=":2">Charaka Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 28 Sutra 5-10)</ref>

==== Associated Disease ====

==== प्राणविकृतिजन्याः रोगाः॥ Associated Disease ====

Hikka(hiccup), Shwasa(respiratory disorders) (sush.nida.1.13-19)

Hikka(हिक्का। hiccup), Shwasa(श्वासः । respiratory disorders) <ref name=":3">Sushruta Samhita (Nidanasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutra 13-19)</ref>

=== Udana Vata ===

=== उदानवातः॥ Udana Vata ===

(Asht.hrud.sutr.12.6)

Naabhi(नाभिः । umbilicus), urah (उरः । thoracic region), kantha(कण्ठः । throat)<ref name=":1" />

==== Sthana(location) ====

==== कार्याणि॥ Kriya (Function) ====

Naabhi(umbilicus), urah (thoracic region), kantha(throat)

Speech, prayatna (प्रयत्न । making effort), Urja(ऊर्जा । strength), bala-varna (बल--वर्ण), smruti (स्मृतिः । memory).<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

==== Kriya (Function) ====

==== उदानविकृतिजन्याः रोगाः॥ Associated disease ====

Speech, prayatna (making effort), Urja(strength), bala-varna, smruti (memory)

Udhrvajatrugata vikara (उर्ध्वजत्रुगतविकाराः । diseases related to neck and above).<ref name=":3" />

(Asht.hrud.sutr.12.6) (char.chik.28.7)

==== स्थानानि॥ Sthana (location) ====

Kostha (कोष्ठः).<ref name=":1" />

==== Associated disease ====

==== कार्याणि॥ Kriya (Function) ====

Udhrvajatrugata vikara (diseases related to neck and above) (sush.nida.1.13-19)

Ingestion of food, break down of food, digestion, and moving it towards excretion process. <ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

=== Samana vata ===

==== समानविकृतिजन्याः रोगाः॥ Associated diseases ====

(Asht.hrud.sutr.12.8)

Gulma (गुल्म), atisara (अतीसारः).<ref name=":3" />

==== Sthana (location) ====

=== अपानवातः॥ Apana Vata ===

==== स्थानानि॥ Sthana(location) ====

==== Kriya (Function) ====

==== कार्याणि॥ Kriya (function) ====

ingestion of food,break down of food, digestion, and moving it towards excretion process. (Asht.hrud.sutr.12.8) (char.chik.28.8)

excretion of semen, urine, menstrual blood, and Stools.<ref name=":2" />

==== Associated diseases ====

==== अपानविकृतिजन्याः रोगाः॥ Associated diseases ====

gulma, atisara (sush.nida.1.13-19)

diseases pertaining to the Anal region and Urinary bladder.<ref name=":3" />

=== Apana Vata ===

=== व्यानवातः॥ Vyana Vata ===

==== Sthana(location) ====

==== स्थानानिः॥ Sthana (location) ====

shroni(thigh region), vasti(urinary bladder), medra(penis), urah (thoracic region)  (Asht.hrud.sutr.12.9)

[[Hrudaya (हृदयम्)|Hruday (हृदयम्)]], overall [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|sharira]] (whole-body).<ref name=":1" />

==== Kriya (function) ====

==== कार्याणि॥ Kriya (function) ====

excretion of semen, urine, menstrual blood, and Stools. (char.chik.28.10)

Contraction, relaxation, opening, and closing of eyelids.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

==== Associated diseases ====

==== व्यानविकृतिजन्याः रोगाः॥ Associated diseases ====

diseases pertaining to the Anal region and Urinary bladder. (sush.nida.1.13-19)

These are manifested usually all over the body since the vyana vata circulates all over the body performing the function of circulation of the .<ref name=":3" />

 

 

Hriday, overall shareera(whole-body) (Asht.hrud.sutr.12.6-7)

 

 

sarvadehik (all over the body) (sush.nida.1.13-19)

In a nutshell, these types of Vata have a seat, functionality, and even diseases associated with them, their knowledge plays a vital role while diagnosing diseases from the physician's perspective and further planning the management. While correlating with modern science Prana Vata is associated with the respiratory system, Udana Vata is correlated with mental functions, samana Vata is associated with the digestive system, Apana Vata with the Reproductive system, and excretion, Vyana vata with the Musculoskeletal system and circulation.

In a nutshell, these types of Vata have a seat, functionality, and even diseases associated with them, their knowledge plays a vital role while diagnosing diseases from the physician's perspective and further planning the management. While correlating with modern science Prana Vata is associated with the respiratory system, Udana Vata is correlated with mental functions, samana Vata is associated with the digestive system, Apana Vata with the Reproductive system, and excretion, Vyana vata with the Musculoskeletal system and circulation.

== Vataja Prakriti ==

== वातप्रकृतिलक्षणानि॥ Vataja Prakriti ==

Prakriti is formed during the conception itself with Prakrut Dosha, Prakrut dosha precisely is the fundamental constitution of shareera which literally means “the origin”. Alongside, Vikrut doshas are expressed through the waste of ahara, their excess or lack of expression can lead to diseases.  Collectively Prakrut and Vikrut doshas are known as Shareerika dosha. One of three type of Dosha is seen as dominant in an individual which is understood with the help of certain characteristics  

Prakriti is formed during the conception itself with Prakrut Dosha, Prakrut dosha precisely is the fundamental constitution of [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|sharira]] which literally means “the origin”. Alongside, Vikrut doshas are expressed through the waste of ahara, their excess or lack of expression can lead to diseases.  Collectively Prakrut and Vikrut doshas are known as Shareerika dosha. One of three type of Dosha is seen as dominant in an individual which is understood with the help of certain characteristics  

Vataja Prakriti (Char.vima.8.99)

'''Vataja Prakriti'''

The Vataja dominant prakriti is based on the characteristics of Vata Dosha,  

The Vataja dominant prakriti is based on the characteristics of Vata Dosha,<ref>Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 8 Sutra 99)</ref>

# Underdeveloped and short stature

# Underdeveloped and short stature

# Crackling sound in joints during movements.

# Crackling sound in joints during movements.

== Pathological state of vata dosha ==

== वातदुष्टिहेतवः लक्षणानि च॥ Pathological state of vata dosha ==

(Sush.sutr.21.20) (Asht.hrud.sutr.12.23-25) (Asht.hrud.sutr.1.8) (Asht.hrud.nida.1.14,15)

Certain factors is responsible for the imbalanced state of vata dosha in the sharira.<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 21 Sutra 20)</ref> <ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 12 Sutra 23-35 & Adhyaya 1 Sutra 8)</ref> <ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Nidanasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutra 14,15)</ref>

=== Causes of Vata vitiation ===

==== प्राकृतहेतवः॥ Natural factors ====

* Age - Vata dosha is dominant during old age.

 

* Season - Dosha undergoes seasonal variations during the change of season. There occurs accumulation, vitiation, and pacification state of doshas as the season changes. Vata dosha undergoes Chaya (accumulation) stage during [[Greeshma Rutucharya (ग्रीष्म ऋतुचर्या)|Grishma (ग्रीष्मः । summer)]]  rutu, gets vitiated (prakopa) during [[Pravrta Rtu (प्रावृट ऋतु)|Varsha (वर्षा / प्रावृट्। monsoon)]]  rutu, and gets pacifies (shaman) in [[Sharada Rutucharya (शरद ऋतुचर्या)|Sharada (शरदः । autumn)]] rutu.

* Age - vata dosha is dominant during old age.

* Desha - in Jangala [[Desha in Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदे देश:)|desha (देशः)]] which is the arid region, Vata dosha gets easily afflicted.

* Season - Dosha undergoes seasonal variations during the change of season. There occurs accumulation, vitiation, and pacification state of doshas as the season changes. Vata dosha undergoes Chaya (accumulation) stage during Grishma (summer) rutu, gets vitiated (prakopa) during Varsha(monsoon) rutu, and gets pacifies (shaman) in Sharad(autumn) rutu.

* Desha - in Jangala desha which is the arid region,Vata dosha gets easily afflicted.

* Circadian rhythm - there is predominance of vata dosha at the end of the day.  

* Circadian rhythm - there is predominance of vata dosha at the end of the day.  

* Stage of digestion -  vata dosha gets vitiated at the end of the digestion.

* Stage of digestion -  vata dosha gets vitiated at the end of the digestion.

==== Other factors ====

==== आहारादिहेतवः॥ Other factors ====

* Diet - The significant aspect of the ayurvedic diet is the six tastes known as Shadrasas, which are Madhura(sweet), Amla(sour), Lavana(salty), Katu(spicy), tikta (bitter), kashaya(astringent). And each Rasa or a combination of it is responsible for the dosha vitiation if consumed in excess or in less quantity. Thus, Vata dosha vitiation occurs due to excess consumption of Katu(spicy), tikta (bitter), kashaya(astringent)

* Diet - The significant aspect of the ayurvedic diet is the six tastes known as [[Rasa (रसः)|Shadrasas (षड्रसाः)]], which are Madhura(sweet), Amla(sour), Lavana(salty), Katu(spicy), tikta (bitter), kashaya(astringent). And each Rasa or a combination of it is responsible for the dosha vitiation if consumed in excess or in less quantity. Thus, Vata dosha vitiation occurs due to excess consumption of Katu(spicy), tikta (bitter), kashaya(astringent)

* Lifestyle- Excessive exercise, sleeping late at night, suppression of natural urges, excessive singing and etc increases Vata dosha in the shareera.

* Lifestyle- Excessive exercise, sleeping late at night, suppression of natural urges, excessive singing and etc increases Vata dosha in the [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|sharira]].

=== Clinical aspect ===

=== वातदुष्टिलक्षणानि॥ Clinical aspect ===

==== Vata Vriddhi Lakshana (Increased Vata dosha) ====

==== वातवृद्धिलक्षणानि॥ Aggravated Vata dosha signs ====

There are certain signs and symptoms when Vata dosha gets Vitiated in the body,

There are certain signs and symptoms when Vata dosha gets Vitiated in the body, <ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutra 15)</ref> <ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 11 Sutra 5)</ref> <ref>Ashtanga Samgraha (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 19 Sutra 6)</ref>

 

(Sush.Sutr.15.15), (Asht.hrud.sutr11.5), (Asht.sang Sutr. 19.6)

# Emaciation

# Emaciation

# And etc.

# And etc.

==== Vata Kshaya Lakshana (decrease in vata dosha) ====

==== वातक्षयलक्षणानि॥ Signs of Vata depletion ====

As there are signs and symptoms of vata dosha vitiation in the body similarly when Vata dosha is depleted there occurs,

As there are signs and symptoms of vata dosha vitiation in the body similarly when Vata dosha is depleted there occurs,

# Nausea  

# Nausea  

=== Clinical Presentation ===

=== वातप्राधान्यलक्षणानि॥ Clinical Presentation ===

According to Acharya Charaka Vata dosha dominant disorders can be assessed through certain common symptoms, it is presented clinically as “Shoola”(pain), Suptata(loss of sensation), Rukshata(dryness), Sthmbhana(rigidity), Shosha(wasting), Parushata (roughness). (char.sutr.20.12)

According to Acharya Charaka Vata dosha dominant disorders can be assessed through certain common symptoms, it is presented clinically as “Shoola” (शूलम् । pain), Suptata (सुप्तिः । loss of sensation), Rukshata(रुक्षता । dryness), Sthmbhana(स्तंभनम् । rigidity), Shosha(शोषः । wasting), Parushata (परुषता । roughness).<ref name=":4">Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 20 Sutra 11-13)</ref>

== Vata Nanatmaja Vikaras ==

== वातस्य नानात्मजविकाराः॥  Vata Nanatmaja Vikaras ==

There are 80 types of disorders explained by Acharya Charaka merely due to imbalance in Vata dosha, (Char.sutr.20.11)

There are 80 types of disorders explained by Acharya Charaka merely due to imbalance in Vata dosha,<ref name=":4" />

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|नखभेद (breakage of nails)

|नखभेद (breakage of nails)

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== Basic aspects of management of vitiiated Vata dosha ==

== दुष्टवातचिकित्सा नियमाः॥ Basic aspects of management of vitiated Vata dosha ==

Vata dosha when vitiated is managed with [[Dravya (द्रव्यम्)|dravyas (द्रव्याणि)]] or drugs which are Madhura(मधुरः । sweet), amla(अम्लः। sour), and lavana(लवणाः । salty) in [[Rasa (रसः)|rasa]](taste) which is contrary to the [[Rasa (रसः)|rasas]](taste) of substances or dravyas which are inherently Vata dosha dominant. Further, Karma or the procedures must be done which are dominantly Unctuous and hot. For instance, Snehana (स्नेहनम् । oleation), Swedana (स्वेदनम् । fomentation), [[Basti in Panchakarma (पंचकर्मसु बस्तिः )|Asthapana basti]](आस्थापन बस्तिः । decoction enema), [[Basti in Panchakarma (पंचकर्मसु बस्तिः )|Anuvasana basti]] (अनुवासन बस्तिः । oil-based enema) [[Nasya (नस्यम्)|nasya]] (नस्यम् । errhine therapy), [[Ahara (आहारः)|ahara]] (आहारः । diet modification), [[Abhyanga (अभ्यङ्गम् )|abhyanga]] (अभ्यङ्गम् । oil massage) and etc. among the above therapies [[Basti in Panchakarma (पंचकर्मसु बस्तिः )|Basti]](बस्तिः । enema) is considered as the principle management protocol for Vata dosha diseases. Since pakvashaya (colon precisely) is the seat of Vata dosha and Basti medication enters and affects directly the root of the disease, the origin of the disease thus the effects of treatment are seen at a much faster pace. [[Acharya Charaka (आचार्य चरकः)]] explains this phenomenon with a simile, just like when the tree is cut at the roots it automatically destroys the branches, leaves, fruits, etc similarly when Vata dosh is stroked in its root place the diseases afflicting the other organs are cured as well.<ref name=":4" />

 

Vata dosha when vitiated is managed with dravys or drugs which are Madhura(sweet), amla(sour), and lavana(salty) in rasa(taste) which is contrary to the rasas(taste) of substances or dravyas which are inherently Vata dosha dominant. Further, Karma or the procedures must be done which are dominantly Unctuous and hot. For instance, Snehana(oleation), Swedana (fomentation), Asthapana (decoction enema), Anuvasana (oil-based enema) nasya (errhine therapy), bhojana (diet modification), abhyanga (oil massage) and etc. among the above therapies Basti(enema) is considered as the principle management protocol for Vata dosha diseases. Since pakvashaya (colon precisely) is the seat of Vata dosha and Basti medication enters and affects directly the root of the disease, the origin of the disease thus the effects of treatment are seen at a much faster pace. Acharya Charaka explains this phenomenon with a simile, just like when the tree is cut at the roots it automatically destroys the branches, leaves, fruits, etc similarly when Vata dosh is stroked in its root place the diseases afflicting the other organs are cured as well.

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