What is Uttar Basti in Ayurveda?
Uttara basti is a procedure wherein medicated ghee or oil is introduced into the uterine cavity. It is a special procedure mentioned in Ayurveda for treating problems of uterus. As the name suggests it is Uttara – superior form of Basti as explained in derivation of the term.
How do you do Uttar Basti?
In this procedure medicine is instilled in the Uterus in females per vagina or in the bladder in males and females per urethra. All aseptic precautions are followed. The procedure takes about 15-20 minutes. It is carried out for three consecutive days or as required.
Which oil is used in Uttar Basti?
In Ayurvedic literature uttarbasti is the procedure in which some medicinal preparation are introduced per urethral. In this particular case study we use the apamarga kshara tail oil for the uttarbasti procedure in the patient having history of recurrent urethral stricture.
How many types of Basti are there?
Basti is one of the five procedures of panchakarma in Ayurveda. Classically, it is advocated in the diseases of vata. It is mainly of two types viz. asthapana and anuvasana.
Is Uttar Basti effective?
Intrauterine Uttar Basti of Kumari Taila is highly effective in removing the tubal blockage with an amazing rate of conception, as is evident by the results of the study.
Is Uttar Basti is painful?
Is the procedure of Uttarbasti painful? Ans: Minimal or no pain, sometimes little discomfort is felt by the patient.
What is the benefit of Basti?
Basti introduced into the Pakvashaya(colon) acts upon the whole body and on every system of whole body from head to toe and draws out impurities by its potency. It sustains age, provides better life, improves strength & digestive power, beneficial in constipation, and increases the quantity and quality of semen.
What herbs are used for Basti?
Herbs Used in Basti Karma Herbs – Giloy, Neem, Manjishtha, Shatavari, Kutaja, Vasa, Chandan etc.
When should we do Uttarbasti?
Uttar basti, a type of Panchakarma, is done at a specific time of menstrual cycle considering the overall health condition of patient. It helps in many issues like tubal block, endometrial thickness, PCOD, unexplained infertility etc. please contact personally for ayurvedic treatment of pelvic infection and thyroid.
Is Uttara Basti safe?
Hi, Uttar Basti is an ayurvedic procedure which is indicated in urinary system disorders and in females urinary as well as uterine disorders. It’s given by Panchakarma specialist and well sterilised equipments and precautions . So there is no chance to get infection.
How long is Basti treatment?
Basti is highly beneficial as a rejuvenating treatment as well. Medicated oil or ghee and an herbal decoction are given as an enema to cleanse the colon and increase the muscle tone. This procedure is usually carried on for 8 to 30 days, based on the medical condition of a person.
How is Basti done in Panchakarma?
Anuvasana Vasti is Enema Therapy using medicated oils. The colon is where Vata primarily resides and this procedure revitalizes the lower intestinal tract. Initially, intensive lower abdominal massages are given to the patient to loosen toxins and prepare the body for the detox procedure.