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The knowledge on apt instruments to be used in respective procedure is vital in ensuring the procedure effect. In the case of ''basti'' (procedure), the knowledge on properly designed ''netra'' and ''basti'' is essential for physicians. Also, Inappropriate appliance of ''netra'' in the procedure leads to ''vyapat'' and needs to be managed by the physician. Hence, this aspect is being dealt further in the chapter.

The knowledge on apt instruments to be used in respective procedure is vital in ensuring the procedure effect. In the case of ''basti'' (procedure), the knowledge on properly designed ''netra'' and ''basti'' is essential for physicians. Also, Inappropriate appliance of ''netra'' in the procedure leads to ''vyapat'' and needs to be managed by the physician. Hence, this aspect is being dealt further in the chapter.

Research works have proved the importance of instruments and technique of administration which influences the total procedure and thereby its effect on the body. Usage of proper ''netra'' and ''basti'' in the procedure had influenced the time taken for administration by the maintenance of uniform pressure and gradual squeezing of the content during administration of ''niruha''  (decoction type of enema)<ref>Gundeti MS, Raut AA, Kamat NM. Basti: Does the equipment and method of administration matter?. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2013;4:9-12</ref>. Also, it influenced the extent of reach of medication in the colon and its quantity. Usage of animal bladder for preparation of ''bastiputaka'' (bag or vessel) was possible and justified in earlier days, however, is not feasible and practical today. As an alternative, a plastic bag of 50 microns thickness and having 1.5 l capacity has been reported recently and is disposed of after single use.<ref>2. Nampoothiri MR, Mahadevan L. Principles and Practice of Vasti. 1st ed. Derisanamcope: Y. Mahadeva Iyer’s Sri Sarada Ayurvedic Hospital; 2007. p. 49</ref>

Research works have proved the importance of instruments and technique of administration which influences the total procedure and thereby its effect on the body. Usage of proper ''netra'' and ''basti'' in the procedure had influenced the time taken for administration by the maintenance of uniform pressure and gradual squeezing of the content during administration of ''niruha''  (decoction type of enema)<ref>Gundeti MS, Raut AA, Kamat NM. Basti: Does the equipment and method of administration matter?. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2013;4:9-12</ref>. Also, it influenced the extent of reach of medication in the colon and its quantity. Usage of animal bladder for preparation of ''bastiputaka'' (bag or vessel) was possible and justified in earlier days, however, is not feasible and practical today. As an alternative, a plastic bag of 50 microns thickness and having 1.5 l capacity has been reported recently and is disposed of after single use.<ref>Nampoothiri MR, Mahadevan L. Principles and Practice of Vasti. 1st ed. Derisanamcope: Y. Mahadeva Iyer’s Sri Sarada Ayurvedic Hospital; 2007. p. 49</ref>

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