A Comprehensive Review of Basti Karma (A Medicated Enema)

Dr. Yogita B. Chavan; Dr. Atul L. Chaudhari; Dr. Kalyan S. Chaudhari

Title:
A Comprehensive Review of Basti Karma (A Medicated Enema)

Authors:
Dr. Kalyan S. Chaudhari | Dr. Yogita B. Chavan | Dr. Atul L. Chaudhari

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Dr. Kalyan S. Chaudhari | Dr. Yogita B. Chavan | Dr. Atul L. Chaudhari "A Comprehensive Review of Basti Karma (A Medicated Enema)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-10 | Issue-1, February 2026, pp.537-540, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd100098.pdf

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Abstract :
In Ayurvedic sciences, Basti Therapy is a crucial treatment modality comes under panchakarmas and its application should be considered for all age groups. Basti Karma is regarded as Amritam (similar to Divine nectar) by Aacharya Kashyapa. Basti is referred to as half treatment (Ardha Chikitsa) by some Vaidya’s, while others consider it complete treatment (Sampurna Chikitsa). Panchakarma therapies are usually employed to eradicate the vitiated Doshas and aid in maintaining the equilibrium of these Doshas, which is the fundamental basis of health. Any of the five Panchakarma therapies may be employed, either individually or in combination, to prevent or treat a disease. This review study seeks to provide detailed information about Basti Karma.

Keywords :
Ayurveda, Basti, Anuvasana Basti, Niruha basti.

Publication Details:

Unique Identification Number : IJTSRD100098

Published In : Volume-10 | Issue-1, February 2026

Page Number(s) : 537-540

Publisher Name : IJTSRD | www.ijtsrd.com | E-ISSN 2456-6470

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