Article: A CRITICAL REVIEW ON ANUVASAN BASTI

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1305141

Pages: 133-136

Author: Ashu Sharma *, Ravindra Kumar

Abstract: Basti is Panchakarma's most essential and popular procedure, used to treat various disorders. It is a method of administrating medicine in the form of oil and decoction through the rectal route. Anuvaasan Basti is a type of Basti in which Sneha is used for administration. Vata is the main causative factor in the manifestation of diseases occurring in the Shakha, Koshtha and Marma. Anuvasana Basti can be used as a single therapy for various Vata Vikaras. An attempt has been made here to review the concept of Anuvasana Basti.

Keyword: Basti, Anuvasana Basti, Matra Basti, Sneha Basti