Varabasti
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Used in recent onset of stone disease
Modern description
Varabasti is an enema used in the early stages of kidney stone disease to help dissolve and expel stones. It primarily balances Vata dosha and supports musculoskeletal and neurological health.
Purpose
Used in recent onset of stone disease
Indications
- Vata disorders, musculoskeletal pain, lower back pain, constipation, emaciation, weakness, infertility, arthritis.
Classical indications
- Recent onset of stone disease
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Shothahara
- Deepana
Key ingredients
- Dashamoola
- Bala
- Shatavari
- Yava
- Tila
- Madhu
- Saindhava Lavana
- Taila
- Gomutra
- Ksheera
- Warm Water . All parts are generally equal by weight.
Adult dose
Dosage varies greatly based on the individual's condition, age, strength, and the physician's assessment. Typically, the volume of Basti administered ranges from 600-900 ml for adults.
Pediatric dose
Not typically used in children.
Preparation steps
- Gather all the necessary ingredients.
- Prepare a decoction of the herbal ingredients as per classical guidelines.
- Mix the decoction with sesame oil and rock salt.
- Warm the mixture slightly before administration.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in acute diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, and severe bleeding disorders.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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