Matarabasati
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To administer a small dose of oil enema that is unavoidable.
Modern description
MaatraBasti is a small dose oil enema, often using sesame oil, administered as a daily therapy for Vata disorders.
Purpose
To administer a small dose of oil enema that is unavoidable.
Indications
- Vata disorders
- Constipation
- Lower back pain
- Sciatica
- Emaciation
- Promotes strength and nourishment
- Infertility (in specific cases under expert guidance)
- Joint pain
- Muscle stiffness
- Neurological disorders
Classical indications
- Useful for persons weakened by exercise, carrying heavy loads, long wayfaring, riding vehicles, or indulging in sexual intercourse
- Beneficial for children, adults, women, those with low digestive enzymes, and delicate persons
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Pushtida
- Snehana
Key ingredients
- Dashamoola
- Sesame oil
- Rock salt (1/8 part of oil)
Adult dose
60-120 ml
Pediatric dose
30-72ml, adjust based on age and Agni
Preparation steps
- Lukewarm Sneha (medicated oil) is taken in a mortar
- Rock salt and Satpushpa powder are added and mixed with a pestle
- The mixture is filtered
- The preparation is filled into a syringe
Safety contraindications
- Anasthapya (conditions where Asthapana Basti is contraindicated)
- Ajirna (Indigestion)
- Acute fever
- Anemia
- Jaundice
- Diabetes
- Piles
- Coryza
- Anorexia
- Low digestion
- Weakness
- Splenomegaly
- Abdominal diseases caused by vitiated Kapha
- Stiffness of the thigh
- Diarrhea
- Poisoning
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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