| Keyword | Aasthaapanopaga |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | सहायत्वेन उपगच्छन्ति इति उपगानि । च. सू. ४/८ चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Su.4/8 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – ‘ Aasthaapan’a’ means causing to stay or remain ; a strengthening remedy ; an enema of oil , ghee ‘ Upaga’ menas conducive to |
| Implied Meaning | Drugs, which act as supportive and at the same time, enhance the effect of Aasthaapana Basti . These are secondary and supportive drugs to the main drugs, which are use in Aasthaapana Basti . |
| Elaboration | Aasthaapana is one of the types of Basti . It is also call as Nirooha Basti . This Basti is call as Aasthaapana Basti as it stabilises the age ( retards aging ) and Dosha ( pacifies Dosha ). In Aasthaapana Basti, the drugs used are Saindhava , oil, milk, honey and ghee. The drugs, which support and enhance the action of Aasthaapana Basti are called as Aasthaapanopaga Dravya . E. g. Trivrit ( Operculina turpethum ), Bilva ( Aegle marmelos ) etc. |
Last updated on June 9th, 2021 at 07:15 am