Milk Predominant Enema (Ksheera Pradhana Basti)
Likely to pacify Vata and nourish the tissues.
Modern description
Ksheera Pradhana Basti is a milk-based enema formulation in Ayurveda used to pacify Vata, nourish the body, and improve strength. It is a type of Niruha Basti, combining milk and herbal medicines.
Purpose
Likely to pacify Vata and nourish the tissues.
Indications
- Vata disorders
- Emaciation
- Weakness
- Debility
- Dryness of colon
- Muscular weakness
- General tonic
- Joint disorders like Sandhigata Vata and Vatarakta
Classical indications
- Vata Rakta (Vatashonita)
- Sandhigata Vata (degenerative joint disorder)
- Visarpa (erysipelas)
- Vatavyadhi (disorders due to Vata)
- Asthivaha Srotogata Vyadhi
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Bruhana
- Rasayana
Key ingredients
- Milk - Main ingredient
- Sesame oil - 1/4 of milk quantity
- Rock salt - Small quantity
- Honey - Small quantity
- Dashamoola decoction - 1/4 of milk quantity
Adult dose
400-800 ml, depending on the individual's digestive capacity and condition.
Pediatric dose
Not typically used in children, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Preparation steps
- Mix honey, salt, ghee, and herbal paste in a Kharala and Mardana properly.
- Boil Kwath dravya (Yashtimadhu, Shatavari) with water and reduce to half the quantity.
- Add milk to the Kwath and boil until the quantity is reduced.
- Add the Ksheerapaka to the ground mixture and filter properly with a clean muslin cloth.
Safety contraindications
- Not typically used in children, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner. Contraindicated in conditions with Kapha aggravation or Ama.