Pichchha Basti
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The text states 'This Pichchha Basti, prepared with ghee, honey, and sugar, is effective.' The intended purpose is likely for general well-being and potentially indicated for conditions where a soothing and nourishing enema is beneficial.
Modern description
A nourishing and soothing enema prepared with ghee, honey, and sugar, used for its gentle cleansing and restorative properties. It is beneficial for digestive disorders and inflammatory conditions.
Purpose
The text states 'This Pichchha Basti, prepared with ghee, honey, and sugar, is effective.' The intended purpose is likely for general well-being and potentially indicated for conditions where a soothing and nourishing enema is beneficial.
Indications
- Vata disorders
- Emaciation
- Weakness
- Debility
- Post-illness recovery
- General tonic
- Infertility (in some cases)
- Ulcerative colitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Crohn's disease
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Bleeding per rectum
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
Classical indications
- Atisara (diarrhoea)
- Pravahika (dysentery)
- Jirna Grahani (inflammatory bowel disease, IBD)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pushtida
- Balya
- Bruhana
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
- Vrana-Ropaka (ulcer healing)
- Raktastambhaka (Haemostatic agent)
- Sangrahi / Stambhan (Anti-diarrhoeal)
- Pittashamaka
Key ingredients
- Ksheera
- Sharkara
- Madhu
- Ghrita
- Taila
Adult dose
1 Prastha (768 ml) as needed or as directed by the physician.
Pediatric dose
30-60 ml (Adjusted by physician)
Preparation steps
- Prepare a decoction or infusion using herbs like Shatavari, Yashtimadhu, and Pippali.
- Mix the herbal decoction with ghee, honey, and sugar.
- Warm the mixture to body temperature.
- Administer the mixture into the colon through the rectum using an enema kit.
Safety contraindications
- Diarrhea with Ama (undigested toxins), severe Kapha disorders or infections
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka 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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