Basti
What is Basti?
It is a therapeutic procedure by which medicated oil or decoction is administered into pakvashaya. Basti is said to be the best therapy to treat all Vata Vyadhis. Basti releases obstructions in the way of Vata dosha and thus regulates the normal phenomenon of “Vata”. Different types of medicated Oils, Ghruta, milk, or decorations are used for Basti treatment.
In Basti Karma, the medicated oil or herbal decoction is administered through the anal route. In modern medicine, enemas are most commonly given to clean the lower bowel as a last resort for constipation treatment when all other methods fail.
Benefits of Basti :
- Male Infertility: Erectile Dysfunction, Libido, Decreased Motility, etc.
- Female Infertility: Irregular Menses, Dysmenorrhea, P.C.O.D. Fallopian Tubal Block.
- It sustains age, provides better life, improves strength & digestive power, is beneficial in constipation, and increases the quantity and quality of semen.
- Spondylosis, Spondylitis, Slip disc etc.
- Purpose of weight gain or loss, kidney stone, Epilepsy.
