==Importance in preservation of health and prevention==
==Importance in preservation of health and prevention==
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Basti provides nourishment and strength to the body. It helps to protect the health and improves longevity. [Su.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana35/4]<ref name=Susruta/> For the protection of vital structures in the body (marma), basti is considered as the best treatment. [Cha.Sa.[[Siddhi Sthana]] 9/7] The eighteen schedules of unctuous enema involving 18 sessions in each schedule gives maximum strength like an elephant and increases the longevity. [Su.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 37/76]<ref name=Susruta/> Basti is administered in healthy individuals during pre-rainy and rainy season for management of naturally aggravated [[vatadosha]] and prevent its disorders to preserve health. [Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 7/ ref]
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Basti provides nourishment and strength to the body. It helps to protect the health and improves longevity. [Su.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana35/4]<ref name=Susruta/> For the protection of vital structures in the body (marma), basti is considered as the best treatment. [Cha.Sa.[[Siddhi Sthana]] 9/7] The eighteen schedules of unctuous enema involving 18 sessions in each schedule gives maximum strength like an elephant and increases the longevity. [Su.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 37/76]<ref name=Susruta/> Basti is administered in healthy individuals during pre-rainy and rainy season for management of naturally aggravated [[vata dosha]] and prevent its disorders to preserve health. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7]