Uttarabasti

Modern description

A procedure for the purification of menstrual blood, involving the administration of herbal oils or decoctions into the uterus or urethra.

Purpose

Procedure for purification of menstrual blood.

Indications

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Prostatitis, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Infertility (male and female), Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), painful menstruation, vaginal dryness, urethral strictures, vesicoureteral reflux, other urogenital disorders.

Classical indications

• Vatavyadhi
• Mutrakrichra
• Yoniroga
• Shukradosha

Karma

• Vatahara (pacifies Vata)
• Balya (strengthening)
• Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
• Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
• Ropana (healing)

Key ingredients

• Varying based on condition. Commonly
• medicated with herbs specific to the condition. Examples
• Bala Taila
• Dashamoola Kwatha
• Taila processed with specific herbs targeting Vata
• Pitta or Kapha doshas affecting the urinary or reproductive systems. Quantity varies from 5ml to 20ml depending on the individual and condition.

Adult dose

5ml to 20ml, depending on the patient's age, condition, and constitution. Administered once or twice daily for a specified duration, usually 7-14 days, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.

Pediatric dose

Contraindicated

Preparation steps

• Selection of appropriate medicated oil or decoction based on the patient's condition.
• Sterilization of instruments and preparation of the patient (Svedana, local massage).
• Administration of the liquid via a sterile catheter or syringe.
• Monitoring the patient for any adverse reactions.

Safety contraindications

• Acute infections, during active bleeding, pregnancy

Related formulations

• Aavaapida
• Abhaya
• Abhaya Amalaki
• Abhaya Amalaki