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Basti – The Jewel Of Ayurved
This is a Basti treatment in Ayurveda. Basti is the main therapies in Ayurveda , we can also call it the king of all Ayurveda . Often in our clinical practice we are amazed seeing the results of Basti preocedure.
Basti is one of the most important and powerful procedures in Panchakarma. Charaka, as well as many other Ayurvedic scholars have unanimously praised the features of Basti. Basti is said to be equal to half of all the Ayurvedic treatments.
Basti is the introduction of herbal decoctions and medicated oils into the colon through the rectum. While it directly affects the colon, it is not a localized or symptomatic treatment.
Benefits Of Basti Therapy :
- Best times for basti are in the early morning or evening (vata times).
- The stomach should be empty; wait at least three hours after eating.
- Make sure the environment is warm, comfortable and clean. An area where you can lie down near a toilet is best.
- Materials needed include an enema bag or syringe, measuring cup, hotplate or stove, oil and/or herbal substance, and towels.
Result of a Normal Basti :
- One or two bowel movements, with good cleansing of fecal matter.
- A feeling of lightness in the abdomen and general clarity.