CONCEPT OF NIRUHA BASTI IN BRUHATREYEE - A CRITICAL REVIEW

*Dr. Pramila Vinayak Pawar, Dr. M. W. Nalkande, Dr. V. E. Gogate and Dr. Parshuram Dongare

ABSTRACT

Panchakarma, involves a fivefold cleansing process: Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Raktamokshana and Nasya. These five Shodhana Karmas effectively address different Doshas and their locations, expelling them through their nearest exit routes. Basti is a unique Ayurvedic treatment within Panchakarma, where medicines in the form of Kwath or Sneha are administered via the anal route. It is the primary treatment for Vata and related conditions, also known as Ardhachikitsa. Niruha Basti is a treatment for Vataja Vikara, described by ancient Acharyas, who have detailed its useful Dravyas, indications, contraindications, Basti Vidhi, complications, and importance. The Bruhatreyee also describes various types of Niruha Basti made from different Dravyas and their specific indications. This review aims to explore the concept of Niruha Basti in the Bruhatreyee and examine the different Yogas mentioned.

Keywords: Asthapana basti, Niruha basti, Ardhachikitsa, Bruhatreyee.