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Panchakarma evam Upakarma · Paper I · Topic 8

Basti Karma

SubjectPanchakarma evam Upakarma (AyUG-PK) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 8 TermIII Weightage18 marks Hours18 LH · 10 NLHT · 25 NLHP Topic ID3/panchakarma/1-8

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This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ, LAQ.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Introduction
  2. 2Basti Yantra and Matra
  3. 3Anuvasana and Anuvasanopaga, Asthapana and Asthapanopaga Dravya
  4. 4Indications and Contra indications of Anuvasana Basti
  5. 5Purva Karma of Anuvasana Basti
  6. 6Pradhana Karma of Anuvasana Basti
  7. 7Paschat Karma of Anuvasana Basti
  8. 8Indications and Contra indications of Niruha Basti
  9. 9Purva Karma of Niruha Basti
  10. 10Preparation of Basti Dravya
  11. 11Pradhana Karma of Niruha Basti
  12. 12Paschat Karma of Niruha Basti
  13. 13Niruha Basti Karmukata
  14. 14Anuvasana Basti Karmukata
  15. 15Basti Formulations
  16. 16Principles of practice of Basti a) Niruha in Gridhrasi and Amavata b) Anuvasana in Kateegraha

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Describe the definition, synonyms and the classification of Basti according to Matra, Adhishtana and Krama
  • Describe the traditional and currently used instruments with their specifications for Niruha and Anuvasana Basti
  • Enlist Anuvasana, Asthapana, Anuvasanopaga and Asthapanopaga Dravya
  • Describe the indications and contraindications of Anuvasana Basti
  • Explain the Purva Karma of Anuvasana Basti including dose, diet and time of administration of Anuvasana Basti
  • Explain the Pradhana Karma of Anuvasana Basti comprising of steps of administration, retention time,Apratyagamana of Sneha,Samyak Yoga, Ayoga and Atiyoga and Chikitsa of Ayoga and Atiyoga
  • Explain the Paschat karma of Anuvasana Basti comprising of diet and regimen after Anuvasana basti,Vyapat and Chikitsa
  • Describe the indications and contra indications of Niruha Basti
  • Explain the Purva Karma of Niruha basti
  • Explain the Pradhana Karma of Niruha Basti comprising of the steps of administration, retention time, Apratyagamana of Niruha Dravya, Samyak Yoga, Ayoga and Atiyoga and Chikitsa of Ayoga and Atiyoga
  • Explain the Paschat Karma of Niruha Basti comprising of the diet and regimen after Niruha Basti, Vyapat and Chikitsa
  • Explain the mode of action of Niruha Basti and Anuvasana Basti
  • Describe the ingredients, method of preparation and clinical application of Madhutailika Basti, Vaitarana Basti, Mustadi Yapana Basti, Ksheera Basti, Lekhana Basti, Eranda mooladi Basti, Pippalyadi Anuvasana Basti, Madhuyashtyadi Anuvasana Basti
  • Analyse the principles of selection of Niruha Basti in Gridhrasi, Amavata and Anuvasana basti in Kateegraha
  • Identify and compare traditional and conventional Basti Yantra, their components and applications
  • Apply to calculate and customize the Matra of Niruha Basti and Anuvasana Basti according to age.
  • Enlist and identify Anuvasana and Anuvasanopaga, Asthapana and Asthapanopaga Dravya
  • Identify indications and contraindications of Anuvasana Basti
  • Demonstrate Purva Karma of Anuvasana Basti
  • Demonstrate Pradhana Karma of Anuvasana Basti
  • Demonstrate Paschat Karma of Anuvasana Basti
  • Identify the therapeutic benefits of Niruha Basti
  • Identify indications and contraindications for Niruha Basti
  • Demonstrate Purva Karma of Niruha Basti
  • Demonstrate Pradhana Karma of Niruha Basti
  • Demonstrate Paschat Karma of Niruha Basti
  • Analyse Karmukata of Niruha Basti and Anuvasana Basti
  • Demonstrate the preparation , indications and application of Basti formulations in clinical scenario
  • Analyse the role of Basti in Gridhrasi, Amavata and Kateegraha
  • Explain the preparation of Basti Dravya
  • Describe the importance of Basti
  • Describe Niruha and Anuvasana Basti Matra according to age

Notes

Detailed notes for Basti Karma are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. Basti is called “Ardha Chikitsa” because
  1. A. It costs half
  2. B. It treats Vata, the chief among doshas
  3. C. It is given for half a month
  4. D. It is half of Panchakarma

Answer: B — Vata is the leader of all doshas, and Basti is the best treatment for Vata, so it is called half of all treatment.

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Important questions

  • LAQ Classify Basti. Describe the method of preparation and administration of Niruha Basti. (Practice)