Matrabasti
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
To define Matrabasti as a variant of Basti with a reduced dose (half or quarter).
Modern description
Matrabasti is a small dose of medicated enema, typically using oil or ghee, aimed at alleviating Vata dosha. It helps in detoxification, balancing Vata, relieving pain and inflammation, rejuvenating tissues and supporting the nervous system.
Purpose
To define Matrabasti as a variant of Basti with a reduced dose (half or quarter).
Indications
- Vata disorders
- Constipation
- Lower back pain
- Sciatica
- Emaciation
- Weakness
- Infertility (in some cases)
- Promoting strength and nourishment
- Joint stiffness
- Muscle pain
- Arthritis
- Neurological disorders
Classical indications
- Vyayama karshita (weakness due to excessive exercise)
- Karma karshita (debilitation due to excessive work)
- Bhara karshita (debilitation due to lifting weights)
- Adhwa karshita (debilitation due to excessive walking)
- Yana karshita (debilitation due to excessive traveling)
- Stree karshita (debilitation due to excessive sexual indulgence)
- Durbala (excessive weakness)
- Vatabhagneshu (Vata disorders)
Karma
- Vatahara (Vata pacifying)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Vrishya (Aphrodisiac)
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Srotoshodhana (channel cleansing)
- Brimhana (Nourishing)
Key ingredients
- Sesame oil
- Dashamula decoction
- Rock salt
- Honey
Adult dose
Approximately 60-120 ml (depending on individual constitution, digestive strength and the specific condition being treated. Always consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner)
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Preparation steps
- Select appropriate medicated oil based on the patient's condition and dosha imbalance.
- Warm the oil to body temperature.
- Administer 60-120 ml of the oil through the rectum using a sterile enema syringe.
Safety contraindications
- Ajirna (Indigestion)
- Acute fever
- Diarrhea
- Anemia
- Jaundice
- Diabetes
- Coryza (cold congestions)
- Anorexia
- Low digestion
- Splenomegaly
- Abdominal diseases caused by vitiated Kapha
- Stiffness of thigh
- 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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