| Keyword | Uttara Basti |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | उत्तरबस्ति संज्ञा उत्तरमार्गदीयमानतया, किंवा श्रेष्ठगुणतया उत्तरबस्तिः । च.सि.९।५० चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Si. 9/50 Chakrapaan`i, A.H.Su.19/77, S.Chi.1/109 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – a small syringe , a urethra injection pipe |
| Implied Meaning | The procedure in which liquid medicine is administered through Uttara Maarga ( urethra in males, vagina in females ) is called Uttara Basti. Also the Basti having best properties and effects is termed as Uttara Basti. |
| Elaboration | This procedure is indicated in both sexes of reproductive age for genitourinary diseases and infertility. In male and female genitourinary diseases ( mostly related with bladder, uterus, vagina ), according to Vaagbhat`a, Uttara Basti should be advised after elimination of Dosha with two or three Nirooha Basti . Due to anatomical differences dimensions of Basti Netra ( canula ) differs in males and females. In females this procedure is advised in proliferative phase as Garbhaas ` haya Mukha is open during this period ( A. H. Su. 19 / 77 ). But in conditions like prolapsed uterus, Yoniroga ( vaginal disorders ), Menorrhegia etc ., it can be administered in secretory phase also. |
| Antonym | Nirooha Basti, Anuvaasana Basti |
Last updated on June 18th, 2021 at 08:52 am