A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ON A UNIQUE PANCHKARMA THERAPY YONIGATA SNAIHIK UTTARBASTI
Dr. Sonal Vijay Potdar*, Dr. Vandana Avhad and Dr. Maya Gokhale
ABSTRACT
In Ayurveda Panchakarma for Striroga, Basti Chikitsa (Enema procedure) is the specialized treatment. Basti is Pradhana due to its different actions having both the Shamana and Shodhana effect. The vagina is a potential route for drug delivery through the use of specifically designed carrier systems for both local and systemic applications. Uttarbasti has been well highlighted in classics for Genito-urinary disorders. In this study an attempt has been made to review Yonigata Uttarbasti through ancient texts to understand the concept of Yonigata Snaihik Uttarbasti.
Keywords: Uttarbasti, Yonigata Vata, Snaihik uttarbasti, Intra-vaginal drug delivery.
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