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Basti in Panchakarma (पंचकर्मसु बस्तिः ) (view source)
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Basti (बस्तिः) is the samskrit term which means urinary bladder. Ayurveda considers basti as one of the 3 chief vital organs of humans. When the term basti is used in reference to Panchakarma procedures of Ayurveda, it refers to the procedure of giving medicated enema. In this panchakarma procedure, medicated oils or decoctions or combination of multiple medicated ingredients is done and the fluid is administered per rectally. In this article a brief account on the panchakarma procedure basti has been given.
Basti (बस्तिः) is the samskrit term which means urinary bladder. Ayurveda considers basti as one of the 3 chief vital organs of humans. When the term basti is used in reference to Panchakarma procedures of Ayurveda, it refers to the procedure of giving medicated enema. In this panchakarma procedure, medicated oils or decoctions or combination of multiple medicated ingredients is done and the fluid is administered per rectally. In this article a brief account on the panchakarma procedure basti has been given.
* Moreover, Basti is fast acting and quickly restores the balance by either nourishing or cleansing activity without any adverse effects. Thus is effective and safe at the same time. Therefore Basti holds special place in Panchakarma and all the treatment modalities in Ayurveda.
* Moreover, Basti is fast acting and quickly restores the balance by either nourishing or cleansing activity without any adverse effects. Thus is effective and safe at the same time. Therefore Basti holds special place in Panchakarma and all the treatment modalities in Ayurveda.
<blockquote>कर्मान्यद्बस्तिसमं न विद्यते शीघ्रसुखविशोधित्वात्| आश्वपतर्पणतर्पणयोगाच्च निरत्ययत्वाच्च||५|| (Char.Samh. Siddhi 10.5)</blockquote>
<blockquote>कर्मान्यद्बस्तिसमं न विद्यते शीघ्रसुखविशोधित्वात्| आश्वपतर्पणतर्पणयोगाच्च निरत्ययत्वाच्च||५|| (Char.Samh. Siddhi 10.5)<ref name=":7">Charaka Samhita (Siddhisthanam Adhyaya 10 Sutra 4-5)</ref></blockquote>
* Basti is versatile in action. It can perform both the Upakramas viz. Langhana and Brumhana and can provide the benefit of whole of the Panchakarma by virtue of its specific type and different drugs utilised in it. (Cha.Si.11/16, 3/6 ).
* Basti is versatile in action. It can perform both the Upakramas viz. Langhana and Brumhana and can provide the benefit of whole of the Panchakarma by virtue of its specific type and different drugs utilised in it.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Siddhisthanam Adhyaya 11 Sutra 16)</ref>
* It acts as both Samsodhana and Samsamana (Su. Ci. 35/3,4) It provides immediate strength; hence it is a supreme line of treatment, particularly in children and aged persons (Cha.Si 11/36).
* It acts as both Samsodhana and Samsamana, It provides immediate strength; hence it is a supreme line of treatment, particularly in children and aged persons.<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyayan 35 Sutra 3-4)</ref> <ref>Charaka Samhita (Siddhisthanam Adhyaya 11 Sutra 36)</ref>
* It can be used in almost all the diseases by using specific drugs indicated in that disease condition (Ca. Si. 10/4, Su. Ci. 38/111)
* It can be used in almost all the diseases by using specific drugs indicated in that disease condition.<ref name=":7" /> <ref>Sushruta Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyayan 38 Sutra 111)</ref>
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* There is no treatment equivalent to Basti in the protection of the Marmasthi and Sandhi in the management of their affliction, which are considered as vital parts in the body (Cha. Si. 9/7).
* There is no treatment equivalent to Basti in the protection of the Marmasthi and Sandhi in the management of their affliction, which are considered as vital parts in the body.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Siddhisthanam Adhyaya 9 Sutra 7)</ref>
* It eliminates the Doshas/Mala accumulated in the whole body; in turn alleviates the disease (Cha. Si. 1/28).
* It eliminates the Doshas/Mala accumulated in the whole body; in turn alleviates the disease.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Siddhisthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutra 28)</ref>
=== Benefits of different types of basti ===
=== Benefits of different types of basti ===
Various health benefit of different types of basti are described in brief below,
Niruha basti when done properly brings about following positive changes in body<ref name=":8">Charaka Samhita (Siddhisthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutra 42-44)</ref>
* Sufficient and satisfactory evacuation of bowels, urinary bladder and release of accumulated gas takes place
* Since all wastes are properly evacuated, it generates appetite, increases interest in food, and lightness in stomach.
* The disease or medical condition for which the basti wad advised is well treated, and symptoms relived.
* The normal health state is achieved.
* Strength is gained.
Anuvasana basti consisting of medicated oils when done properly provides following benefits,<ref name=":8" />
* Stools are passed with ease and smoothly with or without oil after administering basti
* All the [[Dhatus (धातवः)|dhatus]], [[Buddhi (बुद्धिः)|buddhi]] and [[Indriyas (इन्द्रियाणि)|indriyas]] are calmed and nourished.
* One gets sound sleep.
* Strength is increased.
* Bowel and bladder evacuation occurs smoothly. All other natural urges are properly manifested.
=== Special precautions after doing basti and other panchakarmas ===
Parihara kala is the term used in Ayurveda to indicate the time period which is double the time required for panchakarma procedure which starts after completion of Panchakarma procedure like vamana, virechana, basti etc. During this period the patient is advised to take following precautions and follow these rules,<ref>Charaka Samhita (Siddhisthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutra 54)</ref>
* Long hours of sitting
* Excessive talking
* Excessive travelling
* Excessive sleeping,
* Daytime sleeping
* Coitus
* Suppression of natural urges
* Cold exposure, drinking/eating cold
* Exposure to sun/heat
* Greif, anger, anxiety
* Eating on irregular time
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