Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF MATRA BASTI ACCORDING TO PANCHAKARMA

Dr. Kirti Tomar*

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Abstract

Matra basti has a special place among all the bastis and is highly praised because it can be administered at anytime. It doesn’t cause any complication. Since the dosage of sneha used in matra basti is low, there will be no fear of any complications. It can be given individually and need not be given along with niruha basti. Matra basti can be administered on daily basis. It stays in the colon for maximum period (12 hours or more) and will induce all beneficial results. There are no restrictions tagged to administration of matra basti. The Matra Basti is one of the types of Anuvasana Basti which can be administered to any individual any time. Matrabasti is such a Chikitsa that is applicable in all the Vatavyadhi. Charaka and vagbhata are of the opinion that the ] dose of matra basti should be equal to that of hrisva sneha matra (minimum dosage of oral consumption of sneha). According to Chakrapani, the commentator of Charaka Samhita treatise, the dose of sneha basti is 6 pala (288 grams approximately), the dose of anuvasana basti is 3 pala (144 grams approximately) and the dose of matra basti is 1 ½ pala (72 grams approximately).

Keywords: Matra Basti, Sneha, Niruha Basti, Anuvasana Basti, Vatavyadhi, Charaka.