Basti Chikitsa is regarded as one of the most effective therapeutic procedures in Ayurveda, addressing a wide spectrum of health conditions. In this treatment, medicinal formulations are administered via the rectal route, allowing them to remain in the colon for a specific duration. During this process, the therapeutic substances facilitate the mobilization of accumulated toxins and metabolic waste from various tissues, directing them towards the colon. These impurities are then expelled naturally through the body’s peristaltic movements, leading to the desired detoxifying and therapeutic effects.
Mode of Action of Basti Chikitsa
Basti Chikitsa works through absorption, detoxification, and dosha balance. Administered through the rectum, its medicinal substances are absorbed into systemic circulation, nourishing tissues and regulating physiological functions. It mobilizes toxins from the body, which are then expelled through peristalsis. Primarily pacifying Vata Dosha, it also balances Pitta and Kapha, supports gut health, and enhances the gut-brain connection. By promoting internal cleansing, nourishment, and rejuvenation, Basti serves as a powerful therapeutic and restorative treatment in Ayurveda.
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सर्वार्थकारी शिशुवृद्धयूनां निरत्ययः सर्वगदापहश्च (charak Samhita si. 1/27)
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