Yapana
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synonymous with Aasthapana, Niruha, Madhutailika, Yuktaratha, Siddhabasti
Modern description
Yapana Basti is a type of enema therapy that nourishes and rejuvenates the body while alleviating Vata dosha. It is known for promoting longevity, improving digestive health, and strengthening the immune system.
Purpose
Sustaining life, promoting longevity, and rejuvenating the body while balancing Vata dosha
Indications
- General debility
- Emaciation
- Weakness
- Oligospermia
- Post-disease recovery
- Vata disorders
- Pitta disorders
- Promotes strength and vitality
- Infertility
- Lumbar Spondylosis
Classical indications
- Shukra Kshaya (semen depletion)
- Mamsa Kshaya (muscle wasting)
- Bala Kshaya (loss of strength)
- Indriya Kshaya (weakness of sensory organs)
Karma
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Vatahara (Vata pacifying)
- Pittahara (Pitta pacifying)
- Pustikaraka (Nourishing)
- Shodhana (Detoxifying)
- Brimhana (Nourishing)
Key ingredients
- Prishniparni
- Shalaparni
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Gokshura
- Bala
- Bilva
- Agnimantha
- Gambhari
- Patala
- Shaliparni
- Musta
- Mudgaparni
- Mashaparni
- Jivanti
- Meda
- Ela
- Kamala
- Kakoli
- Kshira Kakoli
Adult dose
5-10 grams
Pediatric dose
As directed by the physician for Basti
Preparation steps
- Selection of herbs and other ingredients based on the patient's dosha and condition.
- Preparation of herbal decoctions, oils, and other liquids.
- Mixing the ingredients in appropriate proportions.
- Warming the mixture to body temperature before administration.
Toxic ingredients
- ['unspecified']
Safety contraindications
- Severe diarrhea, acute digestive issues, coma, severe hemorrhoids, serious cardiovascular conditions.
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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