Abstract

CONCEPT OF KSHEERA BASTI – A REVIEW ARTICLE

*B. Preethi, 2P. Devi Seetha and R. Rashmi

ABSTRACT

Basti is said to be a preventive, promotive and curative therapeutic intervention, is considered as Ardhachikitsa as well as Poornachikitsa among all therapies by different Acharyas. Ksheera Basti is a Mrudu Niruha Basti. Functionally it acts as a Dosha Shamana and Brimhana Basti. It is mainly indicated in Asthi pradoshaja and Majjavaha Sroto Vikaras and when there is involvement of Pitta and Rakta. Asthi and Majja is the seat of Vata also Asthi and Vata have Ashraya Ashrayi Sambandha. Ksheera Basti nourishes the Asthi Dhatu and there by pacifies its Ashrayee Vata Dosha. There is reference of Ksheera being used as Kashaya Dravya and also as Avapa Dravya in Basti Kalpa and those Yogas are considered as Ksheera Basti. The present article is an attempt to review the concept of Ksheera Basti which are mentioned in our classics.

Keywords: Basti, Ksheera Basti, Ardha chikitsa, Asthi-Majjavaha Sroto Vikaras.