NIRUHA BASTI- PREPARATION AND DOSES

Vd. Snehal Dilip Jadhav* and Vd. Anjali V. Damle

ABSTRACT

Basti is called as Ardha Chikitsa[1], it is the most important panchakarma procedures in Ayurveda. It is the main treatment for Vata dosha.[2] Niruha basti is studied here as per ayurvedic texts and matra decided as per today’s context under Rugna vaya, Rugna bala, Vyadhi bala, Agni, Doshasanchiti etc. It is important to know the rationality behind the mixing of Basti ingredients before administration of Basti to the patients. Preparation of basti is utmost important which is described as basti sammelana vidhi.[3] First of all makshika is added followed by lavana, sneha, kalka, kwath in an order to form a homogenious mixture. The present article is an attempt to understand the importance of Niruha Basti preparation and its matra. Several Ayurvedic samhitas discuss Niruha basti sammelana vidhi and its matras. Theoretically, this article analyzes the reason we use distinct Niruha matras in the current situation.

Keywords: Niruha basti, basti sammelana vidhi, matra etc.