This document discusses the role of Basti therapy in promoting health, preventing disease, and treating disease according to Ayurveda. It begins by introducing the two approaches of preventive and curative management in Ayurveda. It then explains how Basti therapy is superior to other Panchakarma treatments and can have the effects of the other treatments. The document outlines specific Basti therapies and herbal formulations that can be used for health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of various diseases like Jwara, Atisara, and Pravahika according to Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagbhata.

1. WELCOME

2. ROLE OF BASTHI IN PROMOTION OF HEALTH,
PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASE
Dr. Saurav Verma
2nd Year PG Scholar
Dept. of Panchakarma

3. CONTENTS
 Introduction
 Basthi in Promotion of Health
 Basthi in Prevention of Disease
 Basthi in Treatment of Disease
 Discussion
 Conclusion
 References

4. INTRODUCTION
• There are two types of management strategies in Ayurveda. One is Preventive and another
is Curative.
• Rutucharya, Dinacharya, life style programmer and Rasayana are preventive in nature.
• Basthi therapy is Superior to other Panchakarma Therapies like Virechana.(Ch.Si.10/7)
• Among the Shadvidhopakramas , Except Sevedana , Basthi gives the effect of all 5
remaining therapies i.e; Langhana, Brumhana, Snehana, Rukshana and Stambhana.
• Not only treatment aspect, The effect of Basthi in prevention aspect can be achieved by
Rasayana Basthi.
• Those who are Ayogya for other Panchkarma therapies(Virechana) like Shishu and Vriddha
Basthi is best therapy for them.(Bh. Si. 6/2)

5. BASTHI
• बस्तिना दीयिे इति बस्तििः ( अ. ह. सु. १९)
बस्तिभ िः दीयिे यतमाि ् ितमाि ् बस्तिरिति तमृििः || ( शा. उ. ख. ५)

6. Lakshanas of Swastha:
अन्नभ लाषो ुक्ितय परिपाकिः सुखेन च |
सृष्टविणमूत्रिाित्िं शिीितय च लाघिम ् ||
सुप्रसन्नेस्न्ियत्िं च सुखतिप्नप्रबोधानं |
बलिणाायुषां ला िः सौमनतयं समास्ननिा ||
विघादािोनयभलङ्गातन विपिीिे विपयायम ् |
(K.S.Khi./6-8)

7. • Among the 3 doshas, Vatha place vital role in maintenance of health.
िायुतिन्त्रयन्त्रधििः, प्राणोदानसमानव्यानापानात्मा, प्रििाकश्चेष्टानामुच्चािचानां, तनयन्िा
प्रणेिा च मनसिः, सिेस्न्ियाणामुद्योजकिः, सिेस्न्ियार्ाानामभ िोढा, सिाशिीिधािुव्यूहकििः,
सन्धानकििः, शिीितय, प्रििाको िाचिः, प्रकृ तििः तपशाशब्दयोिः, श्रोत्रतपशानयोमूालं,
हषोत्साहयोयोतनिः, समीिणोऽननेिः, दोषसंशोषणिः, क्षेप्िा, बहहमालानां, तर्ूलाणुस्रोिसां, ेत्ता,
किााग ााकृ िीनाम्, आयुषोऽनुिृवत्तप्रत्यय ूिो ित्यकु वपििः| (Ch.Su.12/8)

8. शाखागिािः कोष्ठगिाश्च िोगा ममोर्धिासिााियिाङ्गजाश्च|
ये सस्न्ि िेषां न हह कस्श्चदन्यो िायोिः पिं जन्मतनहेिुिस्ति||३८||
विण्मूत्रवपत्ताहदमलाशयानां विक्षेपसङ्घािकििः स यतमाि ्|
ितयातििृद्धतय शमाय नान्यद्बस्तिं विना ेषजमस्ति ञकस् चि ्||३९||
ितमास्च्चञकत्साधाभमति ब्रुिस्न्ि सिाां चचञकत्सामवप बस्तिमेके |४०|
(Ch.Si.1)

9. BASTHI ON PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND PREVENTION OF DISEASE
To maintain the Healthy state of a person, the regimen like Rutucharya,
Dinacharya to be followed.
The various climatic changes taking place in various Rutus, changes equilibrium
among Tridoshas.
Varsha Rutu is said to be Vatha Prokopa kala, thus to prevent the complications
arising due to Vatha Prakopa and promote health, Basthi therapy is indicated.
आतर्ापनं शुर्धदिनुस्जाणां धान्यं िसान ् कृ िान ् | जाङ्गलं ..........( A.
H. Su. ३)

10. PREVENTION OF DISEASES
• Prevention aspect includes both i.e.,
• To prevent occurrence of diseases
• To prevent recurrence of disease

11. BASTHI FOR SUKHA PRASAVA (SU.SA.10/4)
Anuvasana Basthi
• Madhura Dravyas Siddha
Taila
Asthapana Basthi
• Bala
• Atibala
• Sathapushpa
• Palal
• Paya
• Dadhi
• Mastu
• Taila
• Lavana
• Madanaphala
• Madhu
• Ghrita

12. RASAYANA AND VAJIKARANA BASTHI
The approach of Rasayana -Vajeekarana therapies was basically used for promotion of
health, prevention aspect and then as well as for treatment of diseases. (Cha.Chi.1/6)
• Baladi Niruha Basthi.(Ch.Si. 3/43)
• Jeevantyadi Yamaka Anuvasana Basthi.(Ch. Si.4/10-11)
• Jeevantyadi Anuvasana Basthi (Su.Chi.37/23-26)
• Chatu Prasrutika Basthi(Ch.Si.8/7)
• Saptha Prasrutika Basthi (Ch.Si.8/11)
• Pancha Prasrutika Basthi (Ch.Si.8/4)
YOGAS

13. CONTD…
• Guduchyadi Niruha Basthi (Su. Ci. 38/47-50)
• Sthiraadi Niruha Basthi. (Ch.Si.3/38)
• Vidangadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi.(Ch.Si.4/18-22)
• Niruha Basthi with Kakoli, Kshirkakoli, Mudgaparni, Shatavari. (Ca.Si.10/28)
• Niruha Basthi with Vidarikanda, Yastimadhu, Shrungataka, Kasheruka. (Ca.Si.10/28)
• Niruha Basthi with Kapikacchu, Masa, Godhuma, Yava (Ca.Si.10/29)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Karkata Basthi (Ch.Si. 12/17.7)
• Sthiraadi Yapana Basthi.(Ch.Si.12/15.12)

14. BASTHI IN TREATMENT
OF DISEASES

15. Disease Charaka Susrutha Vagbhtta
Sarvanga roga + + -
Ekanga roga + + -
Kukshi roga + - -
Vathasanga + + +
Mutrasanga + + +
Malasanga + + +
Shukrasanga + - +
Balakshaya + - -
Mamsakshaya + - -
Dosha Kshaya + - -
Shukra kshaya + + -
Raja kshaya + + +
Sthanya kshaya - + -
Adhmana + + +
Angasupti + - -
Krumikostha + - -

16. Disease Charaka Susrutha Vagbhatta
Udavarta + + -
Niramatisara + + +
Prasva bheda + - -
Abhitapa + - -
Pliha dosha + - +
Gulma + + +
Shula + + +
Hridroga + - -
Bhagandra + - -
Unmada + - -
Jwara + + +
Bradhna + + +
Vepana + - -
Akshepa + + -
Anga gourava + - -
Atilaghva + - -
Vishmagni + - -

17. Disease Charaka Susrutha Vagbhatta
Sira shula + + +
Karna shula + - -
Hridaya shula + - -
Parsva shula + - -
Kati shula + - -
Sphik shula + - -
Janu shula + - -
Jangha shula + - -
Uru shula + - -
Gulpha shula + - -
Yoni shula + + -
Bahu shula + - -
Anguli shula + - -
Stana shula + - -
Nakha shula + - -
Asthi shula + - -
Danta shula + - -

18. Disease Charaka Susrutha Vagbhatta
Shopha + - -
Stambha + - -
Antra kujana + - -
Parikartika + - -
Maharoga adhyayyokta
Vatha vyadhi
+ - +
Timira + + -
Pratisyaya - + +
Ardita + + -
Pakshaghata + + -
Ashmari - + +
Upadamsa - + -
Vatharakta - + -
Arsa - + -
Manyagraha + + -
Hanugraha + + -
Mudha garbha - + +
Mutrakriccha - + -

19. DISEASES WITH
SPECIFIC
BASTHI YOGAS

20. Vathaja Jwara
Pittaja Jwara
Kaphaja Jwara
Samsargaja Jwara
Vishama Jwara (Ch.Chi.3/293,302)
Jwara Karshita(Ca.Chi.1) (A.H. Chi.1)
Asthimajjagata Jwara (Ch.Chi.3/313),
Asthigata Jwara(Y.R.2/582)
JWARA

21. YOGAS
Niruha Basthi with Kakolyadi Madhura Dravya.(Su.Ut.39/308)
Patoladi Anuvasana Basthi.(Vangasen)
Mustadi Basthi (Sh.U.6/42-47)
• Guduchyadi Niruha Basthi (Ca.Chi.3/247-249)
• Jeevantyadi Anuvasana Basthi (Ca.Chi.3/250-251)(A.H.Chi.1/124)
• Patoladi Anuvasana Basthi (Ca.Chi. 3/252)
Niruha Basthi with Nyagrodhadi Gana.(Su.Ut. 39/310) (Ca.Chi.3/245-246)
Niruha Basthi with Aragvadhadi Gana.(Su.Ut.39/313)
Anuvasana Basthi with Aragvadhadi Gana. (Su.Ut.39/313)

22. • Chandanadi Anuvasana Basthi (Ca.Chi. 3/253)
• Chandanadi Niruha Basthi in Vishama Jwara (Ch.Si.3/48-52)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi in Vishama Jwara.(Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Anuvasana Basthi with Pushkaramoola, Pippali, Madanaphala, Devadaru etc. in Vishama
Jwara.(Su.Chi.37/8-10)
• Baladi Yamaka Anuvasana Basthi in Vishama Jwara(Ch.si.12/18.2)
• Dvipanchamooladi Basthi in Vishama Jwara (Ch.si.12/18)
• Chatu – Sneha Anuvasana Basthi in Vishama Jwara (Ch.Si.12/18.1)
• Pratham Baladi Yapana Basthi.(Ch.Si.12/15.5)

23. Atisara
Vathaja Atisara
Pittaja Atisara
Atisara associated with Gudabhramsha, Mutraghata,
Katigraha(S.u.40/108)(A.H.Chi.9/50)
Atisara associated with frequently blood mixed stool in small quantity.
Pakva Atisara (A.H.Chi.9)

24. YOGAS
Anuvashana Basthi with Kakolayadi Gana. (Su.Ut 40/108)
Chandanadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/46)
Anuvasana Basthi with Taila processed with either Dashamoola or Shathi, Shatavha,
Kustha , Vacha and Chitraka. (Ch.Chi.19/54)(A.H.Chi. 9/50)
Anuvasana Basthi -Taila processed with Dadhi, Manda, Sura and Bilva for Vathaja
Atisara.(Su. Ut. 40/110)
Piccha Basthi in Pittaja Atisara (SU. UT. 40/112)(Y.R.3/107)(A.H.Chi.9), Raktapravreti
(Ch.Chi.19/98-99)
Anuvasana Basthi with Milk, Ikshvaku, Sarkarodak in Pittaja Atisara and Gudapaka.
(Su.Ut.40/109)

25. CONTD….
• Shatapushpadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi in Pittaja Atisara.(Ch.Chi.19/62)
• Drakshadi Niruha Basthi in Pittaja Atisara(Ch.Si.3/53-55)
• Shatapushpadi Ghrita in Pakva Atisara (A.H.Chi.9/71)
• Anuvasana Basthi with Ghrita Prepared with Prapoundarika.(A.H.Chi.9/98b)

26. PRAVAHIKA
• Niruha Basthi with Yastimadhu in Pravahika associated with Mutrakrichra +
Shula (Su.Ut. 40/140)
• Anuvasana with Kokalayadi Gana (Su.Ut. 40/142)
• Dashmooladi Niruha and Anuvasna Basthi (Su.Ut. 40/143)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/15.1)

27. Gulma
• Vathaja Gulma
• Pittaja Gulma
• Kaphaja Gulma
• Raktaja Gulma
• Pakwashayastha Gulma
• Gulma in Udarapradesha

28. YOGAS
• Madhutailika Basthi (Sh.U.5/44-48)
• Vidangadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi.(S.Chi.37/39-42)
• Saindhavadi Anuvasana Basthi (Ch.Si.4/13-16)
• Jeevantyadi Anuvasana Basthi (Su.Chi.37/23-26)
• Prathma Baladi Yapana Basthi.(Ch.Si.12/15.5)
• Palashadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/44-45)
• Anuvasana Basthi with Vasa, Taila, Ghrita and Dadhi of Anupa Desha animals in Vathaja
Gulma.(S.U.42/22)
• In Kaphaja Gulma, Basthi with Dashamoola Kwath + Eranda Taila.(Ca.Chi.5/53)

29. CONTD….
• Ksheera Basthi in Pittaja Gulma(Ca.Chi.5/34)
• Kush Panchamooladi Niruha Basthi in Pittja Gulma (Su.Chi.38/51-54)
• Dashamooladi Basthi mixed with Ksheera, and Gomutra + Kshar in Rakataja
Gulma.(A.H.Chi.14/126)
• In Piataja and Kaphaja Gulma Anuvasana Basthi with Vasa, Ghrita and Kwath & Kalka
of Pittahara Drugs.(S.U.42/23)
• Uttara Basthi with Dashamooladi Kwath +Milk+Gomutra in Rakataja
Gulma(C.Chi.5/178)
• Uttara Basthi with Jeevaniya Gana Drugs in Raktaja Gulma.(C.Chi.5/182) Kush
Panchamooladi Niruha Basthi in Pittja Gulma (Su.Chi.38/51-54)

30. PRAMEHA
• Vidangadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Ch.Si.4/18-22)
• Rasnadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/61-64)(Su.Chi.38/71-76)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Saindhavadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Ch.Si.3/13-16)
• Panchatikta Pancha Prasrutika Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.8/8)
• Niruha Basti with Neemba, Giloya, Devadaru, Sariva, Patha etc. (Su.Chi.38/60-63)
• Surasadi Gana Niruha Basthi.(Vangasen)(A.S.Chi.14/3-4)(BP.38/44-45)
• Niruha Basthi with Dashmoola, Haridra, Bilva, Patola Triphala etc. (Su.Chi.38/64-66)
• Niruha Basthi with Vasa, Punarnava, Eranda, Dashamoola etc. (Su.Chi.38/67-70)

31. •Unmada
• Pittaja Unmada
• Kaphaja Unmada
• Agantuja Unmada
• Grahagrasita Unmada(Vangasen)
• Anuvasana Basthi with Medicated oil prepared with Ashvagandha, Ajagandha,
Lasuna, Sarshapa, Rasna etc. (A.S.Ut.9/40-41)
• Anuvasana Basthi (Vangasen)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Rasnadi Niruha Basthi in Kaphaja Unmada (Su.Chi.38/71-76)
YOGAS

32. Apsamara
• Vathaja Apasamara(A.S) (Vangasen)(Y.R.24/11)
• Niruha Basthi with Kwath of Dashamoola, Bala, Rasna, Yava, Kola
etc…(A.S.u.10/16)

33. UDARA ROGA
• Udara shula(S.U.42)
• Vatodara associated with difficulty in passing Mala and Apana vayu.(Ca.Chi.
13/64-65)
• Durbala (Vatodara)(Ca.Chi.13)
• Pittodara.
• Durbala (Pittodara)
• Pahilodra
• Baddhodara

34. • Rasnadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/61-64)
• Niruha Basthi with Dashmoola Kwath and Tikshna Virechaka Drugs
Kalka.(Ch.Chi.13/64)
• Dashamooladi Darvyas Taila Anuvasana Basthi.(Ch.Chi.13/65) (CD. 37/12)
• Niruha Basthi with Tikshna Anulomana Drugs in Badhodara(Ch.Chi.13/89-
90)(A.H.Chi.15/99-100)
• Anuvasana with Tila Taila+ Lavana in Badhodara.(Ch.Chi.13/89-90)(Vangasen)
• Dashamoola Niruha Basthi In Vatodara.(Ch.Chi.13/63)
• Ksheer Basthi in Pittodara (Durbala).(Ch.Chi.13/68)(CD.37/15-16)
• Dashamoola Basthi in Vatodara(A.H.Chi.15/57-58)
• Nyagrodhadi Niruha Basthi in Pittodara.(A.H.Chi15/59b-61)
YOGAS

35. VATHA VYADHI
• Dashamooladi Ghrita for all Vatha Roga.(Ch.Chi.28/121)
• Mahasnehadi Anuvasana Basthi.(A.H.Chi.21/28-29)(Vangasen)
• Amrita Taila Anuvasana Basthi in all Vatha Roga.(Ch.Chi.28/157-164)
• Guduchyadi Anuvasana Basthi (Sh.Ut.5/41-43)
• Virechanadi Kshina Vatha Rogi- Niruha Basthi. (Vangasen)
• Shodhana Basthi in Basthigata Roga. (Vangasen /63)(Su.Chi.4/5)
• Ekangagata Vatha:- (Su.Chi.4/20)(Vangasen)
• Mamsa and Meda Gata Vatha:- Niruha
Basthi(Ch.Chi.28/92)(A.H.Chi.21/18)(Bh.24/235)(Y.R.25)
• Adhonabhigata Vatha:- Niruha, Anuvasana Basthi(Ch.Chi.28/98)(A.H.chi.21/15)

36. • CONTD….
• Prasarani Taila Anuvasana Basthi(A.H.chi.21/65-66)
• Sahacharadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi(A.H.Chi.21/67-69, 70-72)
• Bala Taila Anuvasana Basthi(A.H.Chi.21/73-81)
• Paranavrita Samana Vatha:- Yapana Basthi, Anuvasana Basthi(Ch.Chi.28/204)
• Sarvasthanavrita Vatha:-Yapana Basthi, Madhura Anuvasana Basthi.(Ch.Chi.28/240)
• Pakvashayagata Vatha: (Shodhaniya Basthi) (Su.Chi. 4/5)
• Tikshna Niruha Basthi in Kaphavrita Vatha. (A.H.Chi.22/57)
• Niruha And Anuvasana Basthi in Malavrita Vatha.(A.H.chi.22/61)

37. • CONTD….
• Yapana Basthi in Pittavrita Vatha(Ch.Si.12)
• Rasnadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/61-64)
• Gomutra Niruha Basthi in Kaphavrita Vatha.(Ch.Chi.28/192)
• Kaphavrita Vatha:- Niruha Basthi (Ch.Chi.28/187)
• Dashamooladi Majjasneha Anuvasana Basthi for Vatha Vikara of Sira, Parva, Asthi,
Koshta Gata Vatha.(Ch.Chi.28/124-127)

38. Gridhrasi :-
• Niruha and Anuvasana(Ch.Chi.28/100)(Bh.24/133-134)
• Basthi After Koshta Sudhi. (Vangasen)(Ch.Chi.28/101)
• Ashvagandadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi.(Vangasen)
• Gokshuradi Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Vangasen)
• Anuvasana Basthi with Taila processed with Chitraka, Ativisha, Patha, Bilva etc.
.(Su.Chi.37/15-18)
• Niruha Basti with Vasa, Punarnava, Eranda, Dashamoola etc. (Su.Chi.38/67-70)

39. Adhmana:- (BP. M.24/94)(Vangasen)(Chakaradatta)
• Shodhana Basthi (CD)
• Basthi with Panchakoladi (Su.Chi.5/26)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Guduchyadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi.(Vangasen)
• Nagabala Taila Anuvasana Basthi(Vangasen)
• Erandamooladi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/38-42)
• Dvitiya Baladi Basthi (Ch.Si.12/6)
• Madhutailika Basthi (Sh.U.5/44-48)
• Niruha Basthi with Dashmoola, Haridra, Bilva, Patola Triphala etc.,in Ama Adhyamana
(Su.Chi.38/64-66)
• Rasnadi Niruha Basthi (Su.Chi.38/71-76)

40. Khanja-Pangu:-
• Anuvasana(Bh.24/152)
• Niruha and Anuvasana (Vangasen)
• Anuvasana Basthi with Chitraka, Ativisha, Patha, Bilva etc.(Su.Chi.37/15-18)
Apatanaka-
• Anuvasana Basthi(Vangasen)
• Anuvasana Basthi by Traivrita Ghrita(Su.Chi.5)
• If sustained Vegas after 10 days in Apatanaka Patient, Niruha and Anuvasana Basthi
Given.(Su.Chi.5/18)

41. Ardita: (Vangasen)
• Vathaja Ardita
• Pittaja Ardita (Ghrita Basthi)
• Dashamooladi Taila Anuvasana Basthi.
• Prathama Baladi Yapana Basthi.(Ch.Si.12/15.5)
YOGAS

42. Pakshaghata-(Vangasen)(Su.Chi.5/18)
• Mahabaladi Taila Anuvasana Basthi.(Vangasen)
• Maha Sahacharadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Vangasen)
• Madhyam Narayana Taila Anuvasana Basthi(Vangasen)
• Mashadi Taila (Vangasen)
• Mahamashadi Taila
• Brihatmashadi Taila
• Saamishamahamashadi Taila
• Shataka Prasarini Taila
• Pakshaghata- Anuvasana and Niruha Basthi.(Su.Chi.5/19)
• Bala Taila Anuvasana Basthi(Su.Chi.5/19)
• Hanusthambha, Manya Sthmbha treatment as Pakshaghata.(Su.Chi.5/20)

43. Mutrakruchra
• Vathaja Mutrakruchra
• Pittaja Mutrakruchra
• Kaphaja Mutrakruchra
• Tridoshaja Mutrakruchra
• Malajanita Mutrakruchra(Vangasen,Chakaradatta,Bhaoprakasha, Y.R )
• Shukraja Mutrakruchra(Ch.Chi.26/71-72)

44. YOGAS
• Drakshadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/53-55)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Kshar Basthi (CD. 73/30)
• Uttar Basthi with Madhuragana Drugs (Ch.Chi.26/75)
• Trividha(N-A-U) Basthi with above same Gana in Vathaja Mutrakruchra.(S. U. 45/22)
• Uttar Basthi with Trinapanchamoola, Utpalyadigana, Kakolyadi gana and Nyagrodhadi gana
in Pittaja Mutrakruchra.(S. U. 59/21)
• Niruha Basthi with Vidarikandadi in Pittaja Mutrakruchra (vangasen)(Bh.35/16)

45. • CONTD….
• Trivruta Taila Ghrita Anuvasana Basthi and UttarBasthi in Vathajanya
Mutrakruchra.(Su.U.59/17-18)
• Niruh Basthi with Dashmoola, Haridra, Bilva, Patola Triphala etc. (Su.Chi.38/64-
66) in Mutravarodha.
• Trinapanchamooladi Uttar Basthi in Pittaja Mutrakruchra.(Y.R.36/17)

46. AmaVatha (Vangasen) (Chakradatta) (Y.R.28/17)(Bp.26)
• Brihatsaindhavadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Vangasen/101-114)
• Saindhavadya Taila Anuvasana Basthi (BP.26/122)
• Svalpa-prasarani Taila Anuvasana Basthi (BP.26/122)
• Vaitarana Basthi (CD.63/32)

47. •Yoni Vyapada
• Vathaja Yoniroga
• Kaphaja Yoniroga
• Pittaja Yoniroga
• Samsargaja Yoniroga
• Pasahadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Chi.3/44-45)
• Baladi Yamakam Anuvasana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/18.2)
• Chatu-Sneha Anuvasana Basthi (Ch.Chi.12/18.1)
• Udavarta, Vathala, Mahayoni, Uttara Basthi with Khseer processed with Dashamoola
Kalka. (Ca.Chi.30/111-112)
• Traivrut Sneha Uttara Basthi.(Ch.Chi.30/112)
YOGAS

48. • CONTD….
• In Raktayoni, Rajasaka and Putraghni Yoni UttarBasthi with Ghrita processed
with Kutaja.(Ch.Chi.30/100)
• In Prakcharana and Aticharana Yonirogas, UttarBasthi with oil processed with
Vathanashaka drugs.(Ch.Chi.40/105)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi in Rajovikara (Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Chandanadi Niruha Basthi in Pradara (Ch.Si.3/48-52)
• Anuvasana Basti with Taila processed with Yashtimadhu, Gambhari, Katuki,
Chandana etc. in Raktapradara(Su.Chi.37/29)
• Anuvasana Basthi with Dhatakyadi oil in Picchila, Sravini, Vipluta, Upapluta,
Suchimukhi, Shulayukta Yoni.(Ca. Chi. 30/78-80)

49. • Kush-Panchamooladi Niruha Basthi in Raktapradra (Su.Chi.38/51-54)
• Niruha Basthi with Lodhra, Chandana, Rasna, Sariva etc. in
Raktapradra.(Su.Chi.38/55-59)
• In Kapha-Vathaja Yonivyapada, UttarBasthi with oil processed with
Jeevaniyagana drugs. (Ca. Chi. 30/102)
• Klaibya
• Erandamoola and Palash Niruha Basthi (Ca.Chi.30/196-197)
• In Jarajanya Klaibya Yapana Basthi (Ca.Chi.30/202)

50. •VathaRAKTA
• Gambheera Vatharakta
• Bahya Vatharakta(Vangasen)
• Vathaja Vatharakta
• Raktaja Vatharakta
• Pittaja Vatharakta

51. • In Vatharakta associated with Malavibandha, Khseer Basthi mixed with
Ghrita.(Ca.Chi.29/88-90)(A.H.Chi.22/13)
• Vatharakta Associated with Shula in Parshva, Uru, Asthi, Udara, Anuvasana Basthi along
with Niruha Basthi.(Ch.Chi.29/89-90)
• Basthi with Madhuyastyadi Taila.(Ch.Chi.29/91-95)(A.H.Chi.22/41-44)(Su.Chi.37/29)
• Basthi with Sukumaraka Taila (Ch.chi.29/96-102)
• Basthi with Amritadya Taila(Ch.Chi.29/103-109)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Mustadi Basthi (Sh.U.6/42-47)
• Ardhamatrika Basthi (CD.73/26)
• Rasnadi Niruha Basthi (Su.Chi.38/71-76)

52. UDAVARTA
• Vathaja Udavarta
• Doshaja Udavarta
• Udavarta due to Mala Vegadharana(Bh.31/23),(Chakardatta)
• Saindhavadi Taila Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.4/13-16)
• Palashadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Chi.3/44-45)
• Khseer and Vaitarana Basthi in Purisha Udavarata. (Chakaradatta)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Madhutailik Basthi (Sh.U.5/44-48)
• Chitraka, Atisha, Patha, Bilva etc.,Taila Anuvasana Basthi .(Su.Chi.37/15-18)
• Rasnadi Niruha Basthi (Su.Chi.38/71-76)
YOGAS

53. Aanaha
• Anuvasana and Niruha Basthi with Vamaka and Virechaka Dravyas.(Su.U.56/26-
27)
• Dvipanchamooladi Basthi (Ch.Si.12/18)
• Saindhavadi Anuvasana Basthi (Ch.Si.4/13-16)
• Erandamooladi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/38-42)
• Palashadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/44-45)
• Anuvasana Basthi with Taila processed with Ela, Kakoli, Ksheerkakoli,
Yastimadhu, Meda, Mahameda etc.(Su.Chi.37/11-13)
• Anuvasana Basthi with Eranda/Tila Taila processed with Vidanga, Pushkaramoola,
Meda, Madanaphala etc. (Su.Chi.37/36-42)

54. VRANA
• Vathaja Vrana
• Adhobhaga Stitha Vrana(S.Chi.1/109)
• Agantuja Vrana(Vangasen)
• Sadhyo Vrana(Vangasen)
• Pittaja Vrana.(A.S.u.30)
• Sneha Basthi with Kwath of Vathanasaka Dravyas.(Vangasen)
• Basthi with Ghrita with Vathanasaka Dravyas.(Chakaradatta. 44/62-63)
YOGAS

55. BHAGNA
• In Katibhagna after traction Anuvasana Basthi.(Su.Chi.3)
• Shakha Bhagna:- Uttar Basthi(Su.Chi. 3/58)
• Elashaliparnyadi Anuvasana Basthi (Su.Chi.3/58)
• Gandha Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Vangasen)

56. ARSHA
• Vathaja Arsha:- Niruha and Anuvasana Basthi.(Su.Chi.6/16)(Vangasen)
• Rakta Arsha with Vatha predominance :- Anuvasana Basthi with Ushna Ghrita.
(Ch.Chi.14/224)
• Pichha Basthi (Ch.Chi.14/224)(A.H.Chi.8/125)
• Pippalyadi Anuvasana Basthi.(Chakradatta)(A.h.Chi.8/89b-93a)
• Panchamooladi Niruha Basthi. (A.h.chi.8/93b-94a)
• Dashamoola Niruha Basthi (Ch.Chi.14/137)
• Ela, Kakoli, Ksheerkakoli, Yastimadhu, Meda, Mahameda etc. Basthi .(Su.Chi.37/11-13)
• Anuvasana Basthi with Eranda/Tila Taila processed with Vidanga, Pushkaramoola, Meda,
Madanaphala etc. (Su.Chi.37/36-42)
YOGAS

57. • CONTD….
• Saindhavadi Taila Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.4/13-16)
• Erandamooladi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/38-42)
• Prapoundarikadi Anuvasana Basthi. (Ch.Chi.14/229)(A.H.Chi.8/121)
• Vidangadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Ch.si.4/18-22)
• Person who is having Udavarata, who is greatly dried, who have upward movement
of Vatha accompanied with shula:- Anuvasana Basthi. (A.H.Chi.8/88-89a)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/15.1),(Sh.U.6/42-47)
• Pushkaramoola, Pippali, Madnaphala, Devadaru etc. Siddha Taila Anuvasana
Basthi.(Su.Chi.37/8-10)

58. ASHMARI
• Varuna Taila Asthapana Basthi (Vangasen)
• Kushadi Taila Uttar Basthi.(Vangasen)
• Erandamooladi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/38-42)
• Punarnavadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Vangasen)
• Saindhavadi Taila Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.4/13-16)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Niruha Basthi with Eranda, Punarnava, Bala, Rasna,
Devadaru etc.(Su.Chi.38/43-46)
• Uttar Basthi with Ksheeri Vriksha Kashaya.(Su.Chi.7/34)
• Trivrit Basthi with Kakolayadi+Ksheer Vrikshadi
Kawatha.(Su.Chi.7/35)

59. MUTRAAGHATA
• Uttar Basthi (BP.35/26)
• Dvipanchamuladi Niruha Basthi in Vathaja Mutraghata (Ch.Si.3/59-60)
• Niruha Basthi with Shyamadigana + Gomutra(A.S.Chi.13/23)
• Bilvadimula Niruha Basthi. (A.S.Chi.13/23)
• Trunapanchamoola Niruha Basthi (A.S.Chi.13/23)
• Niruha Basthi Shatavari, Gokshuraka, Punarnava, Ushira etc..(A.S.Chi.13/24)
• Tilvala Ghrita Uttar Basthi(A.S.Chi.13/22)(A.H.Chi.11)
• Mustadi Basthi (Sh.U.6/42-47)
• Chandanadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/48-52)

60. NETRA ROGA
• Krishnagata(Vangasen)
• Timira(A.S.U.17/28)
• Vathaja Timira(Y.R.67/144)
• Abhishyanda:-Anuvasana and Niruha (Su.U.9/4) (A.S.U.19/17)
• Mustadi Basthi (Sh.U.6/42-47)
• Shambuka Mamsarasa Basthi.(Vangasen)
• Ajaka:- Khseer Basthi (A.S.U.14/41)
• Ksheer Anuvasana Basthi:- Akhshipaka(A.S.U.20/12)

61. AROCHAKA
• Vathaja Arochaka (Y.R. 16/10-12)(Ch.Chi.26/220)
• Patoladi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/58)
• Koshatkayadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/57)
• Niruha Basthi with Nimba, Giloya, Devadaru, Sariva, Patha etc.
(Su.Chi.38/60-63)
• Rasnadi Niruha Basthi (Su.Chi.38/71-76)

62. HRIDROGA
• Bilva, Rasna, Yava, Kola, Devadaru etc., Anuvasana Basthi (A.S.Chi.8/32-
33)(A.H.Chi6/27-28)
• In Pittaja Hridroga, Anuvasana Basthi with Oil processed with Madhuka and
Mixed with Honey.(A.H.Chi.6/47-49) (A.S.Chi.8/51-54)
• Anuvasana Basthi with oil processed by Vatha nashaka Drugs.(Vangasen)
• Chandanadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/48-52)
• Dvitiya Baladi Basthi (Ch.Si.12/6)
• Niruha Basthi with Lodhra, Chandana, Rasna, Sariva etc. (Su.Chi.38/55-59)
• Rasnadi Niruha Basthi (Su.Chi.38/71-76)

63. VIDRADHI
• Apakva Vidradhi(Kapha Vidradhi) (Su.Chi.16/30)
• Anuvasana And Niruha Basthi (A.S.Chi.15)
• Anuvasana and Niruha Basthi should be prepared with Varunadi, Ushakadi and
Virechaka Gana Dravya + Sneha.(Su.Chi.16/30)(A.H.Chi.12/9)
• Yastimadhu, Gambhari, Katuki, Chandana etc., Anuvasana Basthi (Su.Chi.37/29)

64. VRUDDHI
• Vathaja Vruddhi (Su.Chi.19) (A.S.Chi.15)
• Vathahara Dravya Niruha Basthi (Su.Chi.19/6)(A.S.Chi.15)
• Yastimadhu Anuvasana Basthi .(Su.Chi.19/7)(A.S.Chi.15)
• Anuvasana and Niruha Basthi should be prepared with Varunadi, Ushakadi
and Virechaka Gana Dravya + Sneha. (A.H.Chi.12/9)

65. • Shlipada:
• Niruha Basthi in Vathaja Shlipada (Su.Chi.19/53)
• Trivrut Sneha Anuvasana Basthi (A.S.U.35/60-61)
• Niruha Basti with Nimba, Giloya, Devadaru, Sariva, Patha etc. (Su.Chi.38/60-63)
• Antra Vruddhi:
• Narayana Taila Anuvasana Basthi if Agni is good of patient.(Vangasen)
• Upadamsa: (A.S.U.38/2-3)
• Niruha Basthi (Bh.P.49/8)
• If patient is weak and is not able to tolerate Purgation, his highly aggravated dosas should
be eliminated with Niruha Basthi (Su.Chi.19/27)

66. • Agnimandhya:- Agnimandya Associated with Udavrta:
• Anuvasana and Niruha Basthi (Vangasen/Ajirnaadhikara)
• Vidangadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Ch.si.4/18-22)
• Ela, Kakoli, Ksheerkakoli, Yastimadhu, Meda, Mahameda etc., Anuvasana Basthi .(Su.Chi.37/11-13)
• Niruha Basthi with Nimba, Giloya, Devadaru, Sariva, Patha etc. (Su.Chi.38/60-63)
• Urustambha: (Vangasen)(Y.R.27/12)(Bp.25/11)
• Drakshadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/53-55)
• Saindhavadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Ch.Si.4/13-16)
• Parinaam shula (Vangasen)(Y.R.30/17)
• Niruha Basthi
• Anuvasana Basthi with Taila processed with Ashvaganda kwath + Honey.(Vangasen)

67. • Medo Roga(Vangasen)
• Triphaladi Taila Anuvasana Basthi(Vangasen)
• Sthoulya - Lekhana Basthi (BP.39/12)
• Niruha Basthi with Nimba, Giloya, Devadaru, Sariva, Patha etc.
(Su.Chi.38/60-63)
• Amlapitta (Vangasen)(Chakaradatta)(Y.R.57)
• Puran Amlapitta- Niruha Basthi ( Chakaradatta)(Y.R.57/17)
• Karna Roga (Vangasen)
• Pippalyadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi in Darun Karna shula(Vangasen)

68. • Halimaka (A.S.Chi.18/39-42)(A.H.Chi.16)(Ch.Chi.16/136)
• Yapana Basthi
• Ksheer Basthi
• Anuvasana Basthi
• Kamala:
• Chandanadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/48-52)
• Niruha Basthi with Nimba, Giloya, Devadaru, Sariva, Patha etc. (Su.Chi.38/60-63)

69. PANDU ROGA
• Chandanadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/48-52)
• Aja Rakta Basthi(Ch.Si.6/83)
• Dvipanchamuladi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/59-60)(Ch.Si.12/18)
• Niruha Basthi with Lodhra, Chandana, Rasna, Sariva etc.(Su.Chi.38/55-59)
• Niruha Basthi with Nimba, Giloya, Devadaru, Sariva, Patha etc.
(Su.Chi.38/60-63)
• Niruha Basthi with Dashamoola, Haridra, Bilva, Patola, Triphala etc.
(Su.Chi.38/64-66)

70. •Krimi Roga:-
• Niruha Basthi(Vangasen)(A.S.Chi.22)
• Purisha Krimi (A.S.Chi.22)
• Panchatikta Panchaprasrutika Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.8/8)
• Tilvaka,Uddalaka, Trivrut etc., Anuvasana Basthi.
• Vidangadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Ch.si.4/18-22)
• Rasnadi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/61-64)
• Madhutailik Basthi (Sh.U.5/44-48)
• Ardhamatrika Basthi (CD.73/26)
• Kshar Basthi (CD. 73/30)
• Anuvasana with Aruskara Taila mixed with Half quantity of powder of Vidanga
Seeds, kept one day in Sunlight.(A.S.Chi.22/43)
• Niruha Basthi with Dashamoola, Haridra, Bilva, Patola, Triphala etc. (Su.Chi.38/64-
66)

71. KASA ROGA
• Vathaja Kasa Roga. (Vangasen)(Y.R.12/28)(A.H.Chi.3)
• Anuvasana Basthi (Y.R.12/28)
• Rasnadi Ghrita Anuvasana Basthi.(Vangasen)(A.H.Chi.3/6-9)
• Prathama Baladi Yapana Basthi.(Ch.Si.12/15.5)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi (Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Sahacharadi Yamakam Anuvasana Basthi also in Shwasa(Ch.Si.12/18.3)

72. SHIRO ROGA
• Basthi in condition for fear for aggravation of Vatha.(A.S.U.28/6)
• Pittaja-Raktaja Shiroroga:
• Anuvasana Basthi with Milk, Ikshvaksu,Draksha, Kharjura etc
+Ghrita.(A.S.U.28/30)
• Niruha Basthi with milk of Utpalayadi Dravya.(A.S.U.28/31)
• Mustadi Yapana Basthi in Shirah Shula (Ch.Si.12/15.1)
• Mahamayuradi Ghrita Anuvasana Basthi. (Vangasen)

73. GRAHANI
• Grahani associated with Udavarta(A.S.Chi.12)
• Vathaja Grahani- Anuvasana Basthi with Vathahara Dravyas, Dipaniya Dravyas.(A.S.Chi12)
• Niruha Basthi in Vathaja Grahani.(Ch.Chi.15/77-78)
• Pittaja Grahani- Niruha Basthi
• In MalaVibanda- Matra Basthi (A.S.Chi.12/10)
• Ela, Kakoli, Ksheerkakoli, Yastimadhu, Meda, Mahameda etc., Anuvasana Basthi
.(Su.Chi.37/11-13)
• Erandamooladi Niruha Basthi (Ch.Si.3/38-42)
• Vidangadi Taila Anuvasana Basthi (Ch.si.4/18-22)
• Pushkaramoola, Pippali, Madnaphala, Devadaru etc. Anuvasana Basthi.(Su.Chi.37/8-10)
• Niruha Basthi with Eranda, Punarnava, Bala, Rasna, Devadaru etc.(Su.Chi.38/43-46)

74. VISHA
• Visha localised in the Ashaya and present in the seats of Vatha- Niruha Basthi
with Milk + Agada + Madanaphala.(A.S.U-40/173-175)

75. DISSCUSSION
• In general indication of Basthi, it is mentioned that-
In all the Vatha Vyadhis, Basthi is Best treatment.
• Not only for Vatha, it is also beneficial even in Pittaja , Kaphaja, Raktaja, Samsargaja,
Sanipataja Vyadhis.(Su.Chi.35/3)
• In Varsha Rutu, eventhough its Visargakala, Bala of person is Alpa.
• Already Diminished Agni state due to Adanakala persists even in Varsha Rutu.
• Due to Rain, the vapour of Earth, water, air all undergoes Amlavipaka leading to Vathadosha
Vitiation.(A.S.Su.4/43)
• Due to Angnimandhyata and Amlavipaka , Prokopa of Vathadi Doshas leads to diseases.

76. • Benefits of Basthi are:-
Vaya Sthapanam
Agni Vardhana
Ruchikara
Manah-Buddhi Prasadanam
Indriya Prasadanam
 Laghuta in Ashaya
Prakruti Sthapanam
• Hence to promote health and Prevention of diseases Basthi is done in
Varsha Rutu.
Basthi in
Varsha ?

77.  The Swasthasya Urjaskara type of Bheshaja basically used for Promotion of Health, Prevention
of disease and then for treatment of diseases, So does the Rasayana & Vajeekarana Basthis.
 Rasayana-Vajeekaran Basthis Promotes Health and Prevents diseases by rendering effects like
Agnivardhan, Bala-Varna-Mamsa Kara,Viryavruddhi, Brumhana etc.
 Commonly used Dravyas in these Basthis are-
Jeevantiyadi Gana (Balya, Vrisya, Dhatu Vardhaka, Rasayani)
Vidarigandhadi Gana ( Balya, Vrsya, Rasyana, Veerya Vardhaka)
Yastimadhu (Vrsya)
Madhuraskhandha (Vrsya, Vathahara)

78. MODE OF ACTION OF BASTHI
यत्तत्रौषधिीयां हह िदपानेन िायुना |
पयााप्िमचचिादेि समानिः प्रतिपद्यिे ||
समानादुत्तिं चैिं व्यानाद्यािः पिनािः क्रमाि् |
िे िृप्िािः प्रकृ तिं यािािः शिीिानुग्रहे स्तर्िािः ||
प्रसह्य वपत्तश्लेश्मानौ यर्ातर्ानं तनिेश्य च |
संिपायस्न्ि परिििः तिान् तिान् ूिगुणान्तिनौ ||
व्यानस्तियागपानोऽधिः प्रानश्चोर्धिाम् प्रकषाति |
यर्ातिमेि नाडीभ हाारिणीभ रििोदकं ||
एिं िािैिः भसिभ श्च िपुबास्ति: सुयोस्जििः |
व्यप्नुित्प्रस ं हस्न्ि सकृ च्रानवप यक्ष्मणिः || (अ.सं.क.५/२४)

79. Apana Vatha
Samana Vatha
Vyanadi Vatha
Vyana Vatha-Tiryakagati
Apana Vatha-Adhogati
Prana Vata-Urdhwagati
 Pitta-Shleshma-Swasthana
 Nourishment-Mahabhoota Ghataka’s of Sharira
 Sarvanga Vyapta Basthi Veerya-Cures
Kruchrasadhya Vyadhi also.

80. SIMILI
Su.Chi.35/25
Su.Chi.35/27
Ch.Si. 7/64
Ch.Si.7/65
Su.Chi.4/20

81. CONCLUSION
• If the person does not follow the proper regimen may suffer from diseases and hence in
Varsha Rutu Basthi Karma is done for both-
Promotion of Health
Prevention of Disease
• Ayurvedic Vaidyas consider Guda as a Route of Drug Administration.
• As Vatha Dosha is the main vehicle for all entities in the body, similarly Basthi is main
therapy in Chikitsa, but its equally effective in rectifying abnormal accumulation of Vatha
associated with Pitta and Kapha doshas also.
• Basthi takles all Doshas and has action on Malas, Dhatus, Srotas and Rogamarga.
• The main seats of action of Basthi Dravyas is Pakvashaya.

82. • All types of Shodhna are contra-indicated in Pregnancy except Anuvasana as it
Strengthens the Pelvic Muscles during Parturition.
• Prevention aspect includes both i.e., to prevent occurrence of disease and also to
prevent recurrence of the diseases and Basthi being one among the Shodhana
Karmas treats the diseases at its root level and prevents its recurrence.

83. REFERENCES
Charaka Samhita
 Sushruta Samhita
 Ashtanga Sangraha
Kashyapa Samhita
 Sharangadhara Samhita
 Bhavaprakasha
Chakradatta
 Yogaratnakara
 Bhela Samhita
 Gadanigraha