Basti (Medicated Enema)

Basti is a therapy that uses an enema of herbal oils or decoction to heal the body. In this, the therapy is given to the patient by medicated oils or herbs. It is the procedure by which the medicines in suspension form are administered through the rectum or genitourinary tract. Medications given by enema primarily treat Vata Dosha which is the main etiological factor in the manifestation of diseases. In this therapy, Vata is the force behind the elimination and retention of feces, urine, and other excrete. Basti balanced Vata dosh and other two dosh also which is Pitta & Kapha dosh are balanced. In this therapy there are two types of Basti involved-;

1. Niruha Basti-: This Basti eliminate or cleansing enema through herbal oils. In this therapy, the treatment is given by decoction and medicated oil, ghee this will be administered through anal route.
2. Sneha Basti-: Sneha Basti causes colonic detoxification and helps to flush out all the toxins. It helps to lubricate the colon and stimulates bowel movements. It reduces the backache and that pain which is caused by gout and rheumatism.

INDICIA-: Paraplegia- Muscle weakness and extremities, Sciatica, Impaired posture & balance, Rigid muscles. Hemiplegia- Strokes, Brain Injuries, Spinal cord injuries & infections, Sexual Dysfunction, Amenorrhea.