Basti is one of the five procedures of panchakarma in Ayurveda. Classically, it is advocated in the diseases of Vata. Basti is the prime treatment in shodhana is considered one of the most important treatments for many diseases according to Ayurvedic classical literature.
Vata is the Bioenergy responsible for all voluntary & involuntary activities of the body. In normal or physiological states vata dosha is responsible for all important functions of the body like heart beats, Inspiration and Expiration, Peristaltic movements, musculo skeletal movements, urination, defaecation, Menstrual discharge, semen ejaculation and even delivery process. So basti can be helpful in preventive & curative aspect for all these conditions
The human colon is supposed to be sluggish in absorption and motility.
It is involved in various functions, including absorption of water and electrolytes, transport of intraluminal contents, and production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA).
Beneficial For
Neurological problem – Hemiplegia, Parkinsonism, Sciatica
