| Keyword | Basti |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | बस्ति – बस्तिना दीयते इति बस्ति। अ. हृ. सू. १९/१ |
| Reference | A.H.Su.19/1 Arun`adatta |
| Literary Meaning | Enema |
| Implied Meaning | 1. An important procedure to pacify Vaata Dosha . 2. A type of मर्म ( vital point ). 3. One of fifteen Kosht`haanga ( Visceral organs ) |
| Elaboration | It is one of the five purificatory measures advocated by Ayurveda to eliminate the vitiated Dosha . It is mainly used to treat the Vaayu Dosha . It is a very potent tool in the hands of competent and resourceful physicians. 1. It can be classified according to the effect it brings about. Niruha: to establish Vaata Anulomana i. e. to establish the normal flow of it by removing the pathophysiological blocks. Anuvaasana: to provide oleation, to control Vaata . Yaapana: to ensure production of good quality Rasa thereby nourishing the body. It is also used in the management of diseases, which are developed by deprived Rasa Dhaatu . 2. It is the type of मर्म ( vital point ), injury to which causes immediate death of a person. |
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