| Keyword | Anuvaasana Basti |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | यतश्चासौ अनुवसन्नपि न दुष्यति, अनुवासनमपि वा दीयते अ. हृ. सू. १९/१ हेमाद्रि |
| Reference | A.H.Su.19/1 Arun`adatta |
| Literary Meaning | Oil Enema |
| Implied Meaning | It is a type of Basti in which mainly sesame oil is used and is indicated to pacify the Vaata Dosha . |
| Elaboration | It can be administered for a prolonged period of time. Its main function is to provide the necessary oleation to Dhaatu , control Vaata activity and stimulate the Jaat`haraagni so that it can function at an optimum level. This is given in combination with Niruha Basti in a course of 8, 18 or 32 Basti _ s . It is widely indicated in the various diseases in which Vaata is vitiated as most of the Vaataja diseases are due to aggravated Vaata Dosha . Charakaachaarya has mentioned Basti as half the treatment of all the Vaataja diseases. |
| Synonyms | Sneha Basti |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Retention Unctuous enema |
| Antonym | Nirooha Bast |
Last updated on June 9th, 2021 at 10:45 am