Mustadi Retention Enema (Mustadi Sthapana Basti)
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Yapana Basti (Nourishing Enema)
Modern description
Mustadi Sthapana Basti is a nourishing enema used to strengthen and rejuvenate the body, especially in Vata-related disorders.
Purpose
Yapana Basti (Nourishing Enema)
Indications
- Constipation, abdominal distension, Ama accumulation, Vata disorders, pain in the lower back, and other Vata-Kapha imbalances.
Karma
- Vatahara (Reduces Vata)
- Kaphahara (Reduces Kapha)
- Shulahara (Analgesic)
- Vatanulomana (Carminative)
Key ingredients
- Saindhava Lavana
- Madhu
- Tila Taila
- Gomutra
- Kashaya Dravya
- Musta
- Kushta
Adult dose
Standard Basti quantity based on the patient's Prakriti, Vikriti, and Bala. Typically, 400-800 ml.
Pediatric dose
Not specified.
Preparation steps
- Mix honey and rock salt first.
- Then add unctuous substance such as oil or ghee and mix.
- Add medicinal paste next to it.
- Finally, add the decoction.
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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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