UNRIVALLED EFFICACY OF VAITARANA BASTI IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS

Dr. Anupama K. M.*, Dr. Doddabasayya and Dr. Rajesh Sugur

ABSTRACT

Basti chikitsa is considered as Ardha Chikitsa in Ayurveda. Vaitarana Vasti is a kind of Vasti which has a unique formulation and specific indications. The classical references of Vaitarana Vasti are available in different textbooks like Chakradutta, Vrindhamadhava, and Vangasena Samhita etc. There is no description of Vaitarana Vasti in brihatrayee. Some differences are seen in the formulations mentioned by each Acharya. In clinical practice there is difference opinion in determining the quantity of ingredients, determining the Drava Dravya etc. Most of the studies related Vaitarana Vasti focus on Amavata. Vaitarana Vasti can also be practiced in diseases like Katisoola, Gridhrasi, Klaibya, Vishamajwara etc. More studies are to be done on rest of the indications like Klaibya. More researches and studies are needed to standardise the quantity of ingredients, selection of ingredients in different diseases conditions and to establish the mode of action of Vaitarana Vasti in different diseases.

Keywords: Vaitarana basti, basti, Amavata, Ghridrasi, Klaibya, katishoola.