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The last chapter of [[Siddhi Sthana]], [[Uttar Basti Siddhi]] emphasizes upon the following:

#Diet regimen known as ''samsarjana krama'', to be followed after ''samshodhana'' (purification) therapy, in order to achieve normal health by enhancing appetite. Eight impediments occur if the prescribed precautions are not taken after undergoing a purification therapy. Their treatment is described.

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#Understanding the twenty nine ''yapana ~~bastis~~'' (a type of therapeutic enema) that are suitable for all persons in all seasons, as well as their ingredients, methods of preparation and benefits.

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#Understanding the twenty nine ''yapana [[basti]]s'' (a type of therapeutic enema) that are suitable for all persons in all seasons, as well as their ingredients, methods of preparation and benefits.

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#Steps for compiling a treatise that is understandable by most readers by using thirty six ''~~tantra yuktis~~'' (canons of exposition or tricks to understand treatise). Their importance and application is described in some detail in this chapter.

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#Steps for compiling a treatise that is understandable by most readers by using thirty six ''[[tantrayukti]]s'' (canons of exposition or tricks to understand treatise). Their importance and application is described in some detail in this chapter.

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'''Keywords''': ''Ashta Maha Dosha'', eight impediments, ''Yapana basti'', therapeutic enema, ''~~Tantra Yukti~~'', tricks to understand the text.

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'''Keywords''': ''Ashta Maha Dosha'', eight impediments, ''Yapana basti'', therapeutic enema, ''[[Tantrayukti]]'', tricks to understand the text.

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== Introduction ==

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The ''Samshodhana'' therapy is practiced in different form for the elimination of ''~~doshas~~'' from different routes. This last section consists of 12 chapters dealing with different procedures like ''vamana'' (therapeutic emesis), ''virechana'' (therapeutic purgation) and ''basti'' (therapeutic enema), etc. for the purification of body. In the entire section, the [[Panchakarma]] therapy regarding its different aspects like methods of preparation used for different procedures, administration, indications, contraindications and complications are described in detail. ''Samshodhana'' (purification) therapy is also used in the healthy state to maintain the health and prevent disease.

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The ''Samshodhana'' therapy is practiced in different form for the elimination of ''[[dosha]]s'' from different routes. This last section consists of 12 chapters dealing with different procedures like ''[[vamana]]'' (therapeutic emesis), ''[[virechana]]'' (therapeutic purgation) and ''[[basti]]'' (therapeutic enema), etc. for the purification of body. In the entire section, the [[Panchakarma]] therapy regarding its different aspects like methods of preparation used for different procedures, administration, indications, contraindications and complications are described in detail. ''Samshodhana'' (purification) therapy is also used in the healthy state to maintain the health and prevent disease.

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The chapter mainly deals with the precautionary measures practiced after [[Panchakarma]] therapy and therapeutic enemas that are good for all persons in all seasons. After [[Panchakarma]] therapy the patient needs special care in terms of diet and ~~life style~~, in order to achieve positive health after purification. The eight impediments occur after therapy if, patient speaks loud, has jolting, excessive sitting, unwholesome diet and day time sleep etc. These are prohibited after [[Panchakarma]] therapy because they vitiate ''~~doshas~~''. These types of improper diet and lifestyle factors vitiate ''vata'' leading to various disorders. ''Basti'' (therapeutic enema) is considered an excellent method for the pacification of ''vata'' and treatment of various ''vata'' dominant disorders. Two hundred and sixteen enemas that are useful for all persons and can be taken in all seasons are described in this chapter.

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The chapter mainly deals with the precautionary measures practiced after [[Panchakarma]] therapy and therapeutic enemas that are good for all persons in all seasons. After [[Panchakarma]] therapy the patient needs special care in terms of diet and lifestyle, in order to achieve positive health after purification. The eight impediments occur after therapy if, patient speaks loud, has jolting, excessive sitting, unwholesome diet and day time sleep etc. These are prohibited after [[Panchakarma]] therapy because they vitiate ''[[dosha]]s''. These types of improper diet and lifestyle factors vitiate ''[[vata]]'' leading to various disorders. ''[[Basti]]'' (therapeutic enema) is considered an excellent method for the pacification of ''[[vata]]'' and treatment of various ''[[vata]]'' dominant disorders. Two hundred and sixteen enemas that are useful for all persons and can be taken in all seasons are described in this chapter.

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In this concluding chapter, thirty six tricks named ''~~tantra yukti~~'' to understand text better are enlisted. These indicate the technical aspect of writing a large text avoiding repetitions, useful cross linkage of texts, remembering the references given earlier and later in the text. These are useful as learning techniques of ancient text. The chapter concludes with brief description about overall attributes of [[Charak Samhita]] and its constitution.

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In this concluding chapter, thirty six tricks named ''[[tantrayukti]]'' to understand text better are enlisted. These indicate the technical aspect of writing a large text avoiding repetitions, useful cross linkage of texts, remembering the references given earlier and later in the text. These are useful as learning techniques of ancient text. The chapter concludes with brief description about overall attributes of [[Charak Samhita]] and its constitution.

== Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English Translation ==

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A person, after purification therapies like ''vamana'' and ''virechana'', becomes ''durbala''(weak), ''krisha''(emaciated), has ''alpagni'' (decreased digestive power), ''mukta sandhanabandhan'' (the joints of body become loose), whose ''vata'' (flatus), ''mala'' (stool), ''mutra'' (urine), ''kapha'' and ''pitta'' (body ''~~doshas~~'') have been evacuated, visceras, gastro-intestinal tract, urinary and gall bladder and other organ feel like empty. The body becomes free from vitiated ''dosha'' (body humor), ''dhatu'' (tissues) and ''~~malas~~'' (wastes). Not able to tolerate any type of therapeutic measures due to excessive weakness, the patient should be protected like "a freshly hatched egg", like a brimful pot of oil or like cattle that are protected by a cowherd with a stick in his hand. The physician should carefully protect the patient from the unwholesome effects of diet and lifestyle, etc. [3-5]

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A person, after purification therapies like ''[[vamana]]'' and ''[[virechana]]'', becomes ''durbala''(weak), ''krisha''(emaciated), has ''alpagni'' (decreased digestive power), ''mukta sandhanabandhan'' (the joints of body become loose), whose ''[[vata]]'' (flatus), ''[[mala]]'' (stool), ''[[mutra]]'' (urine), ''[[kapha]]'' and ''[[pitta]]'' (body ''[[dosha]]s'') have been evacuated, visceras, gastro-intestinal tract, urinary and gall bladder and other organ feel like empty. The body becomes free from vitiated ''[[dosha]]'' (body humor), ''[[dhatu]]'' (tissues) and ''[[mala]]s'' (wastes). Not able to tolerate any type of therapeutic measures due to excessive weakness, the patient should be protected like "a freshly hatched egg", like a brimful pot of oil or like cattle that are protected by a cowherd with a stick in his hand. The physician should carefully protect the patient from the unwholesome effects of diet and lifestyle, etc. [3-5]

=== Sequence and diet regimen ===

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For the enhancement of ''agni'' (power of digestion and metabolism), the physician should advise the patient to consume a ''peya'' (thin gruel) and certain dietary preparations (as described earlier in [[Sutra Sthana]]) after ''vamana'' and ''virechana'', followed by ''mamsa rasa'' (meat soup), for the protection of his health. The patient should be given ''snigdha'' (unctous), ''amla'' (sour), ''swadu'' (sweet) and ''hridya'' (pleasing) food. A sequence of ''rasas'' (taste) with sour and salty tastes should be given first, then the food having ''swadu'' (sweet) and ''tikta'' (bitter) taste and lastly the food articles having astringent and pungent tastes should be given.[6-8]

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For the enhancement of ''agni'' (power of digestion and metabolism), the physician should advise the patient to consume a ''peya'' (thin gruel) and certain dietary preparations (as described earlier in [[Sutra Sthana]]) after ''[[vamana]]'' and ''[[virechana]]'', followed by ''[[mamsa rasa]]'' (meat soup), for the protection of his health. The patient should be given ''snigdha'' (unctous), ''amla'' (sour), ''swadu'' (sweet) and ''hridya'' (pleasing) food. A sequence of ''rasas'' (taste) with sour and salty tastes should be given first, then the food having ''swadu'' (sweet) and ''tikta'' (bitter) taste and lastly the food articles having astringent and pungent tastes should be given.[6-8]

=== Natural state of health after purification ===

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#''Ati-asana'' (excessive /continuous sitting): This causes pain in the middle part of the body;

#''Ajirna'' (indigestion) : This cause diseases due to ''ama'' (undigested material)

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#''Ahita-bhojana'' (intake of unwholesome diet): This causes diseases due to vitiated ''~~doshas~~''.

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#''Ahita-bhojana'' (intake of unwholesome diet): This causes diseases due to vitiated ''[[dosha]]s''.

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#''Diva-svapna'' (sleeping during day time): This gives rise to diseases due to vitiated ''kapha dosha''

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#''Diva-svapna'' (sleeping during day time): This gives rise to diseases due to vitiated ''[[kapha dosha]]''

#''Maithuna'' (sexual intercourse): This cause diseases due to ''dhatu kshaya'' ( wasting/decay of body tissue )

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Now the details of signs, symptoms, treatment and effective ''yapana bastis'' (medicated enemas) for each impediment are described:

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Due to speaking loudly or in excess before attaining the normal state of health after purification therapy,various diseases like ''shirahstapa'' (headache), ''shankha karna nistod'' (pricking pain in the temporal region and ears), ''shrotovarodha'' (obstruction in channels/deafness), ''mukha talu kantha shosha'' (dryness of mouth and throat), ''timir'' (black out), ''pipasa'' (excussive thirst), ''jwara'' (fever), ''tama'' (feeling like entering into dark), ''hanugrahamanyastmbha'' (spasticity of jaws, torticolis and ptyalism), ''nishthivan urah parshvashula'' (excess sputum and pain in the chest and sides of the chest), ''swarabheda'' (hoarseness of voice), ''hikka'' and ''shwasa'' (hiccup and dyspnea) etc.

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Due to speaking loudly or in excess before attaining the normal state of health after purification therapy,various diseases like ''shirahstapa'' (headache), ''shankha karna nistod'' (pricking pain in the temporal region and ears), ''shrotovarodha'' (obstruction in channels/deafness), ''mukha talu kantha shosha'' (dryness of mouth and throat), ''timir'' (black out), ''pipasa'' (excussive thirst), ''[[jwara]]'' (fever), ''tama'' (feeling like entering into dark), ''hanugrahamanyastmbha'' (spasticity of jaws, torticolis and ptyalism), ''nishthivan urah parshvashula'' (excess sputum and pain in the chest and sides of the chest), ''swarabheda'' (hoarseness of voice), ''hikka'' and ''shwasa'' (hiccup and dyspnea) etc.

==== Disease cause due to jolting by conveyance ====

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==== Disease due to ''ajeerna'' and ''adhyashana'' (indigestion/ eating before the digestion of previous food) ====

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Before attaining the normal health after the purification therapy, ''ajeerna'' (indigestion) and ''adhyashana'' (intake of food before the digestion of previous meal) results in to various health problems like ''mukhshosha'' (dryness of the mouth), ''adhmana'' (flatulence), ''shola nistoda'' (colicky and pricking pain), ''pipasa''(thirst), ''gatrasad'' (bodyache), ''chhardi'' (vomiting), ''atisara'' (diarrhea), ''murchha'' (fainting), ''jwara'' (fever), ''pravahana'' (gripping pain) and ''ama-visha'' (food poisoning due to ''ama'') and such other complications.

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Before attaining the normal health after the purification therapy, ''ajeerna'' (indigestion) and ''adhyashana'' (intake of food before the digestion of previous meal) results in to various health problems like ''mukhshosha'' (dryness of the mouth), ''adhmana'' (flatulence), ''shola nistoda'' (colicky and pricking pain), ''pipasa''(thirst), ''gatrasad'' (bodyache), ''chhardi'' (vomiting), ''atisara'' (diarrhea), ''murchha'' (fainting), ''[[jwara]]'' (fever), ''pravahana'' (gripping pain) and ''ama-visha'' (food poisoning due to ''ama'') and such other complications.

==== Disease due to ''vishama'' and ''ahitbhojana'' (irregular and unwholesome diet) ====

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Irregular and unwholesome food is strictly prohibited before attaining the normal state of health. If it is not followed, health problems like ''aruchi'' (lack of desire for taking food), ''durbalta'' (weakness), ''vaivarnya'' (discoloration of the skin), ''kandu'' (itching), ''pama'' (scabies) and ''gatravasada'' (prostration of the body and ''grahani'' (sprue like disease, ''arsha'' (piles) and other diseases caused due to the vitiation and aggravation of ''vata''.

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Irregular and unwholesome food is strictly prohibited before attaining the normal state of health. If it is not followed, health problems like ''aruchi'' (lack of desire for taking food), ''durbalta'' (weakness), ''vaivarnya'' (discoloration of the skin), ''kandu'' (itching), ''pama'' (scabies) and ''gatravasada'' (prostration of the body and ''grahani'' (sprue like disease, ''arsha'' (piles) and other diseases caused due to the vitiation and aggravation of ''[[vata]]''.

==== Disorders due to day time sleep ====

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==== Treatment of the various disorders caused due loud and excessive speech ====

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The disorders caused due loud and excessive speech can be cured by all the ''vata shamaka'' (''vayu''-alleviating) measures along with the methods like ''abhyanga'' (massage), ''sweda'' (fomentation), ''upanaha'' (application of hot poultices), ''dhuma'' (smoking therapy), ''nasya'' (inhalation therapy), ''upari-bhakta sneha-pana'' (intake of medicated ghee after the meal), ''ksheera'' (intake of milk), and ''moun'' (maintenance of silence), etc.

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The disorders caused due loud and excessive speech can be cured by all the ''[[vata]] shamaka'' (''vayu''-alleviating) measures along with the methods like ''abhyanga'' (massage), ''sweda'' (fomentation), ''upanaha'' (application of hot poultices), ''dhuma'' (smoking therapy), ''[[nasya]]'' (inhalation therapy), ''upari-bhakta sneha-pana'' (intake of medicated ghee after the meal), ''ksheera'' (intake of milk), and ''moun'' (maintenance of silence), etc.

==== Treatment of the various disorders caused due to jolting, excessive walking and prolong sitting ====

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The disorder caused due to jolting, long walking and prolonged sitting can be cured by the vata shamaka (vayu-alleviating) ahar (diet) vihar (life style) aushadha therapies like oleation, fomentation, etc. The patient should avoid vata vitiating factors.

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The disorder caused due to jolting, long walking and prolonged sitting can be cured by the [[vata]] shamaka (vayu-alleviating) ahar (diet) vihar (life style) aushadha therapies like oleation, fomentation, etc. The patient should avoid vata vitiating factors.

==== Treatment of disorders Caused by ''Ajeerna'' and ''Adhyashana'' (Indigestion and frequent eating) ====

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Indigestion and taking food before the previous meal is digested can be cured by the methods like ''vamana'' (emesis) ''ruksha-sweda'' (dry fomentation). Use of drugs which produce ''langhaniya'' (lightening effect), ''pachaniya'' (which digest ''ama''/undigested food materials) and ''dipaniya'' (stimulant of digestive power) effect.

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Indigestion and taking food before the previous meal is digested can be cured by the methods like ''[[vamana]]'' (emesis) ''ruksha-sweda'' (dry fomentation). Use of drugs which produce ''langhaniya'' (lightening effect), ''pachaniya'' (which digest ''ama''/undigested food materials) and ''dipaniya'' (stimulant of digestive power) effect.

==== Treatment of disorder caused ''vishama'' and ''ahitshana'' (irregular and unwholesome diet) ====

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The of disorder caused due to ''vishama'' and ''ahitashana'' (irregular and unwholesome diet) can be cured by the pacifying respective vitiated ''~~doshas~~'' by respective diet drug and lifestyle.

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The disorder caused due to ''vishama'' and ''ahitashana'' (irregular and unwholesome diet) can be cured by the pacifying respective vitiated ''[[dosha]]s'' by respective diet drug and lifestyle.

==== Treatment of disorders caused due to day time sleeping ====

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The treatment of disorders caused due to day time sleep should be treated by all the ''kapha''-alleviating measures including the diet drug and lifestyle by the following methods like ''dhuma-pana'' (medicated smoking), ''langhana'' (fasting or taking liquid diet), ''vamana'' (emesis), ''shiro-virechana'' (therapy of elimination of ''~~doshas~~'' from the head), ''vyayama'' (exercise), ''ruksha-asana'' (taking of dry diet), ''arishta'' (fermented syrup like preparations ), ''dipaniya'' (intake digestive stimulant), and ''pragharshana'' (friction massage), ''unmardana'' (kneading the body) ''parisechana'' (hot liquid fomentation).

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The treatment of disorders caused due to day time sleep should be treated by all the ''[[kapha]]''-alleviating measures including the diet drug and lifestyle by the following methods like ''dhuma-pana'' (medicated smoking), ''[[langhana]]'' (fasting or taking liquid diet), ''[[vamana]]'' (emesis), ''shiro-virechana'' (therapy of elimination of ''[[dosha]]s'' from the head), ''[[vyayama]]'' (exercise), ''ruksha-asana'' (taking of dry diet), ''arishta'' (fermented syrup like preparations ), ''dipaniya'' (intake digestive stimulant), and ''pragharshana'' (friction massage), ''unmardana'' (kneading the body) ''parisechana'' (hot liquid fomentation).

==== Treatment of disorders caused by sexual intercourse ====

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The health hazards caused due sexual intercourse should be treated by the administration of milk and ghee cooked by adding drugs belonging to ''jivaniya'' group, i.e., ''jivaka, rishabhaka, meda, maha-meda, kakoli, kshira-kakoli, mudga-parni, masha-parni, jivanti'' and ''madhuka'' ([[Sutra Sthana]] 4:9:1), (administration of fomentation, massage and ''upanaha'' (application of hot poultice) which pacify the ''vata dosha'' (taking food which promote virility like milk, intake of unctuous food and application of unctuous therapies), ''yapana'' and ''anuvasana basti'' (medicated enema which pacify ''vata''). If there are urinary morbidities, and pain in the region of urinary bladder, then ''uttara-basti'' (urethral douche) should be given with oil cooked by adding milk boiled with ''vidari-gandhadi'' and ''jivaniya'' (groups of drugs which promoting vitality Ch.Su.5). [15]

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The health hazards caused due sexual intercourse should be treated by the administration of milk and ghee cooked by adding drugs belonging to ''jivaniya'' group, i.e., ''jivaka, rishabhaka, meda, maha-meda, kakoli, kshira-kakoli, mudga-parni, masha-parni, jivanti'' and ''madhuka'' ([[Sutra Sthana]] 4:9:1), (administration of fomentation, massage and ''upanaha'' (application of hot poultice) which pacify the ''[[vata dosha]]'' (taking food which promote virility like milk, intake of unctuous food and application of unctuous therapies), ''yapana'' and ''anuvasana [[basti]]'' (medicated enema which pacify ''[[vata]]''). If there are urinary morbidities, and pain in the region of urinary bladder, then ''uttara-[[basti]]'' (urethral douche) should be given with oil cooked by adding milk boiled with ''vidari-gandhadi'' and ''jivaniya'' (groups of drugs which promoting vitality Ch.Su.5). [15]

=== ''Yapana basti'' ===

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==== ''Mustadya Yapana-basti'' ====

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One ''pala'' (48 gm) each of ''musta'' (Cyperus rotundus), ''ushira'' (Vetiveria zizanioidis), ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''aragvadha'' (Cassia fistula), ''rasna'' (Pluchea lanceolata), ''manjishtha'' (Rubia cordifolia), ''katu-rohini'' (Picrorhiza kurroa), ''trayamana'' (Gentiana kurroo), ''punarnava'' (Boerhavia diffusa), ''bibhitaka'' (Terminalia bellirica), ''guduchi'' (Tinospora cordifolia), ''shala-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense) and ''gokshura'' (Tribulus terrestris) should be cut into small pieces. Eight fruits of ''madana'' (Xeromphis spinosa) should be added to this. All ingredients should be washed well first and then boiled by adding one ''adhaka'' (256 tolas) or (256x12 gm) of water till one-fourth of the water remains. To this decoction, two ''prasthas'' (2x768gm) of cow’s milk should be added, and then boil again till two ''prasthas'' of the liquid remains. To this remaining liquid, half ''prastha'' of ''mamsarasa'' (soup of meat of arid zone animals), ghee and honey equal to ''mamsarasa'', and the paste of ''shata-kusuma/shata-pushpa'' (Anethum sowa), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra),fruit of ''kutaja'' (Holarrhena antidysenterica), ''rasanjana'' (extract of Barberis aristata), ''priyangu'' (Callicarpa macrophylla) as well as a little of ''saindhava lavana'' (rock-salt) should be added. This lukewarm preparation should be used for ''basti''.

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One ''pala'' (48 gm) each of ''musta'' (Cyperus rotundus), ''ushira'' (Vetiveria zizanioidis), ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''aragvadha'' (Cassia fistula), ''rasna'' (Pluchea lanceolata), ''manjishtha'' (Rubia cordifolia), ''katu-rohini'' (Picrorhiza kurroa), ''trayamana'' (Gentiana kurroo), ''punarnava'' (Boerhavia diffusa), ''bibhitaka'' (Terminalia bellirica), ''guduchi'' (Tinospora cordifolia), ''shala-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense) and ''gokshura'' (Tribulus terrestris) should be cut into small pieces. Eight fruits of ''madana'' (Xeromphis spinosa) should be added to this. All ingredients should be washed well first and then boiled by adding one ''adhaka'' (256 tolas) or (256x12 gm) of water till one-fourth of the water remains. To this decoction, two ''prasthas'' (2x768gm) of cow’s milk should be added, and then boil again till two ''prasthas'' of the liquid remains. To this remaining liquid, half ''prastha'' of ''mamsarasa'' (soup of meat of arid zone animals), ghee and honey equal to ''mamsarasa'', and the paste of ''shata-kusuma/shata-pushpa'' (Anethum sowa), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra),fruit of ''kutaja'' (Holarrhena antidysenterica), ''rasanjana'' (extract of Barberis aristata), ''priyangu'' (Callicarpa macrophylla) as well as a little of ''saindhava lavana'' (rock-salt) should be added. This lukewarm preparation should be used for ''[[basti]]''.

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This medicated preparation which is used for ''basti'' (enema) therapy has the various therapeutic effects such as ''shukra mamsa bala janana'' (increases sperm, muscle and strength), cures ''kshata-kshina'' (debilitation), ''kasa'' (cough), ''gulma'' ( abdominal lump), ''shula'' (pain), ''vishama jwara'' (chronic/irregular fever), ''bradhna'' or ''vardhma'' (inguinal swelling/hernia), ''kundala'' (..), ''kundloudavarta'' (moving pain abdomen), ''kukshi shula'' (pain in pelvic region), ''mutrakrichchha'' (dysuria), ''asrig-rajah'' (bleeding per vagina), ''visarpa'' (erysipelas), ''pravahika'' (dysentery), ''shiroruja'' (headache) ''januurujanghabastigrahasmaryaunmada'' (stiffness of knee-joints, thighs, calf regions and the region of urinary bladder, ''asmari'' (calculus), ''unmada'' (insanity), ''arsha'' (piles), ''prameha'' (urinary disorders including diabetes), ''adhman'' (abdomen distension), ''vata-rakta'' (gout) and cure diseases caused due to aggravated ''pitta'' and ''kapha'', ''sadyabalajanan'' and ''rasayana'' (promotes strength and rejuvenates) also.[16/1]

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This medicated preparation which is used for ''[[basti]]'' (enema) therapy has the various therapeutic effects such as ''[[shukra]] [[mamsa]] bala janana'' (increases sperm, muscle and strength), cures ''kshata-kshina'' (debilitation), ''kasa'' (cough), ''gulma'' ( abdominal lump), ''shula'' (pain), ''vishama jwara'' (chronic/irregular fever), ''bradhna'' or ''vardhma'' (inguinal swelling/hernia), ''kundala'' (..), ''kundloudavarta'' (moving pain abdomen), ''kukshi shula'' (pain in pelvic region), ''mutrakrichchha'' (dysuria), ''asrig-rajah'' (bleeding per vagina), ''visarpa'' (erysipelas), ''pravahika'' (dysentery), ''shiroruja'' (headache) ''januurujanghabastigrahasmaryaunmada'' (stiffness of knee-joints, thighs, calf regions and the region of urinary bladder, ''asmari'' (calculus), ''unmada'' (insanity), ''arsha'' (piles), ''prameha'' (urinary disorders including diabetes), ''adhman'' (abdomen distension), ''vata-rakta'' (gout) and cure diseases caused due to aggravated ''[[pitta]]'' and ''[[kapha]]'', ''sadyabalajanan'' and ''[[rasayana]]'' (promotes strength and rejuvenates) also.[16/1]

==== ''Eranda-muladya yapana-basti'' ====

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Six ''palas'' (6x48gm) of the root of ''eranda'' (castor) and bark of leaves of ''palash'' (Butea monosperma), three ''pala'' (3x48 gm) of each, ''shala-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishniparni''(Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense), ''gokshura'' (Tribulus terrestris), ''rasna'' (Pluchea lanceolata), ''ashvagandha'' (Withania somnifera), ''guduchi'' (Tinospora cordifolia), ''varsabhu'' (punarnava or Boerhavia diffusa), ''aragvadha'' (Cassia fistula), and ''devadaru'' (Cedrus deodara) should be cut into small pieces, washed properly, and cooked by adding one ''adhaka'' (3.72 kg) of water and one-fourth ''adhaka'' of milk till remaining one fourth of the same. To this the paste of ''shata-kusuma'' (shata-pushpa or Anethum sowa), ''kushtha'' (Saussurea lappa), ''musta'' (Cyperus rotundus), ''pippali'' (Piper longum), ''hapusha'' (Juniperus communis), ''bilva'' (Aegle marmelos), ''vacha'' (Acorus calamus), fruit of ''vatsaka'' (Holarrhena antidysenterica), ''rasanjana'' (Extract of Barberis Aristata), ''priyangu'' (Callicarpa macrophylla) and ''yavani'' (Trachyspermum ammi) should be added. Honey, ghee, oil and rock-salt should also be added to this preparation, It should be given when ''sukhoshna'' (luke-warm), in the form of ''niruha basti'' (evacuative enema) once, twice or thrice a day.

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This ''basti'' is beneficial, for the pleasure-loving people, those having compromised health, those indulging in sex in excess, emaciated persons and those suffering from phthisis; old persons, suffering from chronic piles, and those desiring of progeny.

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This ''[[basti]]'' is beneficial, for the pleasure-loving people, those having compromised health, those indulging in sex in excess, emaciated persons and those suffering from phthisis; old persons, suffering from chronic piles, and those desiring of progeny.

==== ''Sahacharadya yapana-basti'' ====

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By following the same procedure, the ''basti'' preparation prepared by boiling milk with ''sahachara'' (Barleria prionitis)), ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), root of ''darbha'' (Imperata cylindrica) and ''sariva'' (Hemidesmus indicus).

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By following the same procedure, the ''[[basti]]'' preparation prepared by boiling milk with ''sahachara'' (Barleria prionitis)), ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), root of ''darbha'' (Imperata cylindrica) and ''sariva'' (Hemidesmus indicus).

==== ''Brihatyadi yapana-basti'' ====

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In this ''basti'' milk is boiled by adding ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense), ''shatavari'' (Asparagus racemosus) and ''chinna-ruha'' (guduchi-Tinospora cordifolia). To this preparation, the ''kalka'' (paste) of ''mulethi'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), ''madanaphala'' (Xeromphis spinosa) and ''pippali'' (Piper longum), should be added. In both of these the honey, ghee, oil and rock-salt should also be added before the administration of ''basti''. The beneficial effects of these ''~~bastis~~'' are same as the previous one.

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In this ''[[basti]]'' milk is boiled by adding ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense), ''shatavari'' (Asparagus racemosus) and ''chinna-ruha'' (guduchi-Tinospora cordifolia). To this preparation, the ''kalka'' (paste) of ''mulethi'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), ''madanaphala'' (Xeromphis spinosa) and ''pippali'' (Piper longum), should be added. In both of these the honey, ghee, oil and rock-salt should also be added before the administration of ''[[basti]]''. The beneficial effects of these ''[[basti]]s'' are same as the previous one.

==== ''Baladi yapana basti'' – I ====

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Milk boiled with ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''ati-bala'' (Abutilon indicum), ''vidari kandi'' (Pueraria tuberose), ''shali-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishni-parni'' (Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakarika'' (Solanum surattense), root of ''darbha'' (Imperata cylindrical), ''parushaka'' (Grewia asiatica), ''kashmarya'' (Gmelina arborea), fruit of ''bilva'' (Aegle marmelos) and ''yava'' (Hordeum vulgare) should be added with the ''kalka'' (paste) of ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and ''madana'' (Xeromphis spinosa) along with honey, ghee as well as ''sauvarchala'' salt. This ''basti'' instantaneously promotes strength, and rejuvenates the persons suffering from ''kasa'' (cough), ''jwara'' (fever), ''gulma'' (abdominal lumps), ''pliha vikara'' (splenic disorders) and ''ardita'' (facial paralysis).

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Milk boiled with ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''ati-bala'' (Abutilon indicum), ''vidari kandi'' (Pueraria tuberose), ''shali-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishni-parni'' (Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakarika'' (Solanum surattense), root of ''darbha'' (Imperata cylindrical), ''parushaka'' (Grewia asiatica), ''kashmarya'' (Gmelina arborea), fruit of ''bilva'' (Aegle marmelos) and ''yava'' (Hordeum vulgare) should be added with the ''kalka'' (paste) of ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and ''madana'' (Xeromphis spinosa) along with honey, ghee as well as ''sauvarchala'' salt. This ''[[basti]]'' instantaneously promotes strength, and rejuvenates the persons suffering from ''kasa'' (cough), ''[[jwara]]'' (fever), ''gulma'' (abdominal lumps), ''pliha vikara'' (splenic disorders) and ''ardita'' (facial paralysis).

This also promotes the strength, and rejuvenates persons who are indulging in (excessive sex) and alcoholism.

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One ''pala'' (48gm) each of ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''ati-bala'' (Abutilon indicum), ''rasna'' (Pluchea lanceolata), ''aragvadha'' (Cassia fistula), ''madana'' (Xeromphis spinosa), ''bilva'' fruit (Aegle marmelos), ''guduchi'' (Tinospora cordifolia), ''punarnava'' (Boerhavia diffusa), ''eranda'' (Ricinus communis), ''ashvagandha'' (Withania somnifera), ''sahachara'' (Barleria prionitis), ''palasha'' (Butea monosperma), ''deva-daru'' (Cedrus deodara), root of ''bilva'' (Aegle marmelos), ''shyonaka'' (Oroxylum indicum), ''gambhari'' (Gmelina arborea), ''patala'' (Stereospermum suaveolens), ''ganikarika'' (Premna mucronata), ''shala-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishni-parni'' (Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense), and ''gokshura'' (Tribulus terrestris), and two ''prasthas'' (192gm) each of ''yava'' (Hordeum vulgare), ''kola'' (Piper longum ), ''kulattha'' (Dolichos biflorus ) as well as ''shushka-mulaka'' (dry Raphanus sativus) should be boiled by adding one drone (12.288kg ) of water till five ''prasthas'' (5x96gm) of liquid remains.

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To this ''kwath'' (decoction), the paste of ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), ''madana'' (Xeromphis spinosa), ''shata-pushpa'' (anethum sowa), ''kustha'' (saussurea lappa), ''pippali'' (piper longum), ''vacha'' (Acorus calamus), fruit of ''vatsaka'' (Holarrhena antidysenterica), ''rasanjana, priyangu'' (Callicarpa macrophylla) and ''yavani'' (Trachyspermum ammi) should be added. ''Payasa'' (Jiggery), ghee, ''taila'' (oil), ''madhu'' (honey), ''dugdha'' (milk), ''mamsa rasa'' (meat soup), ''amla-kanjika'' (sour vinegar) and ''saindhva lavana'' (rock salt),should be added to this preparation, when it is lukewarm, and then should be used for application of ''basti''. This ''basti'' helps in curing the disorders caused due to retention of ''shukra'' (semen), ''mutra'' (urine) and ''mala'' (stool) because of aggravated ''vata, gulma'' (phantom tumor), ''hrid-roga'' (heart-diseases), ''adhmana'' (flatulence), ''bradhna'' (inguinal hernia/swellings), (stiffness of the sides of the chest, back and lumbar region), ''sangyanash'' (unconsciousness) and ''balaksayesu'' (diminution of strength). The quantity of decoction is sufficient for the application of three ''basti''.

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To this ''kwath'' (decoction), the paste of ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), ''madana'' (Xeromphis spinosa), ''shata-pushpa'' (anethum sowa), ''kustha'' (saussurea lappa), ''pippali'' (piper longum), ''vacha'' (Acorus calamus), fruit of ''vatsaka'' (Holarrhena antidysenterica), ''rasanjana, priyangu'' (Callicarpa macrophylla) and ''yavani'' (Trachyspermum ammi) should be added. ''Payasa'' (Jiggery), ghee, ''taila'' (oil), ''madhu'' (honey), ''dugdha'' (milk), ''mamsa rasa'' (meat soup), ''amla-kanjika'' (sour vinegar) and ''saindhva lavana'' (rock salt),should be added to this preparation, when it is lukewarm, and then should be used for application of ''[[basti]]''. This ''[[basti]]'' helps in curing the disorders caused due to retention of ''[[shukra]]'' (semen), ''[[mutra]]'' (urine) and ''[[mala]]'' (stool) because of aggravated ''[[vata]], gulma'' (phantom tumor), ''hrid-roga'' (heart-diseases), ''adhmana'' (flatulence), ''bradhna'' (inguinal hernia/swellings), (stiffness of the sides of the chest, back and lumbar region), ''sangyanash'' (unconsciousness) and ''balaksayesu'' (diminution of strength). The quantity of decoction is sufficient for the application of three ''basti''.

==== ''Hapushadya yapana basti'' ====

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Half ''kudava'' (96 gm) of ''hapusha'' (Juniperus communis) and one ''kudava''(192 gm) of half crushed grains of ''yava'' (Hordeum vulgare) boiled by adding water and milk till the quantity of remaining liquid is equal to the quantity of milk. Then honey, ghee, oil and rock-salt should be added to this preparation for the application of ''basti''. The beneficial effects of this therapy are seen in ''vata-rakta'' (resembling with gout), ''saktahavinmutra'' (retention of stool and urine), ''streekhedita'' (excessive sexual intercourse), ''buddhi, medha jatharagni'' (promotion of wisdom, intellect, ''agni'' (power of digestion and metabolism) and ''bala'' (strength).

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Half ''kudava'' (96 gm) of ''hapusha'' (Juniperus communis) and one ''kudava''(192 gm) of half crushed grains of ''yava'' (Hordeum vulgare) boiled by adding water and milk till the quantity of remaining liquid is equal to the quantity of milk. Then honey, ghee, oil and rock-salt should be added to this preparation for the application of ''[[basti]]''. The beneficial effects of this therapy are seen in ''vata-rakta'' (resembling with gout), ''saktahavinmutra'' (retention of stool and urine), ''streekhedita'' (excessive sexual intercourse), ''buddhi, medha jatharagni'' (promotion of wisdom, intellect, ''agni'' (power of digestion and metabolism) and ''bala'' (strength).

==== ''Laghu-panchamuladhya yapana basti'' ====

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The ''kwath'' (decoction) of ''laghu panchamula shala-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishna-parni'' (Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense), and ''gokshura'' (Tribulus terrestris) is prepared by boiling with milk and water and the paste of ''pippali'' (Piper longum), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and ''madana'' (Xeromphis spinosa) should be added. Jaggery, ghee, oil and rock-salt is added to this preparation and used for ''basti''. This ''basti'' is useful for the ''karshita'' (emaciated) person because of ''vishama-jwara'' (chronic/irregular fever).

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The ''kwath'' (decoction) of ''laghu panchamula shala-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishna-parni'' (Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense), and ''gokshura'' (Tribulus terrestris) is prepared by boiling with milk and water and the paste of ''pippali'' (Piper longum), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and ''madana'' (Xeromphis spinosa) should be added. Jaggery, ghee, oil and rock-salt is added to this preparation and used for ''[[basti]]''. This ''[[basti]]'' is useful for the ''karshita'' (emaciated) person because of ''vishama-jwara'' (chronic/irregular fever).

==== ''Baladi yapana basti''-III ====

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Eight ''palas'' (8x48 gm) of ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''ati-bala'' (Abutilon indicum), ''apamarga'' (Achyranthes aspera) and ''atma-gupta'' (Mucuna prurita), and one ''anjali'' of water. To this decoction, jaggery, ghee, oil and rock-salt should be added, and used for basti. This ''basti'' is extremely beneficial for old and weak persons, as well as those suffering from ''shukra'' and ''rakta kshaya'' (diminished semen and blood).

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Eight ''palas'' (8x48 gm) of ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''ati-bala'' (Abutilon indicum), ''apamarga'' (Achyranthes aspera) and ''atma-gupta'' (Mucuna prurita), and one ''anjali'' of water. To this decoction, jaggery, ghee, oil and rock-salt should be added, and used for [[basti]]. This ''[[basti]]'' is extremely beneficial for old and weak persons, as well as those suffering from ''[[shukra]]'' and ''[[rakta]] kshaya'' (diminished semen and blood).

==== ''Baladi yapana basti'' - fourth ====

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The decoction of ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), ''vidari'' (Pueraria tuberose), root of ''darbha'' (Imperata cylindrical), ''mridvika'' (Vitis vinifera) and ''yava'' (Hordeum vulgare) should be boiled by adding goat’s milk till the quantity of the remaining liquid is equal to the quantity of milk added to it. After that this ''kwatha'' (decoction) preparation for ''basti'' should be mixed with the ''kalka'' (paste) of ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and ''madana'' (Xeromphis spinosa), ''madhu'' (honey), ghee and ''sandhava'' (rock salt). The ''basti'' used of this preparation is beneficial for cure of ''jwara'' (fever).

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The decoction of ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), ''vidari'' (Pueraria tuberose), root of ''darbha'' (Imperata cylindrical), ''mridvika'' (Vitis vinifera) and ''yava'' (Hordeum vulgare) should be boiled by adding goat’s milk till the quantity of the remaining liquid is equal to the quantity of milk added to it. After that this ''kwatha'' (decoction) preparation for ''[[basti]]'' should be mixed with the ''kalka'' (paste) of ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and ''madana'' (Xeromphis spinosa), ''madhu'' (honey), ghee and ''sandhava'' (rock salt). The ''[[basti]]'' used of this preparation is beneficial for cure of ''[[jwara]]'' (fever).

==== ''Shala parnyadya yapana basti'' ====

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Roots of ''shalaparni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishni-parni'' (Uraria picta), and ''gokshura'' (Tribulus terrestris), ''kashmarya'' (Gmelina arborea), ''parushaka'' (Grewia asiatica), fruits of ''kharjura'' (Phoenix sylvestris) and flowers of ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), should be added with one ''prastha'' (768gm) of goat’s milk and water each, and then boiled. The paste of ''pippali'' (Piper longum), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and ''utpala'' (Saussurea lappa) should be added. The ghee and rock-salt, should be added this preparation and used for ''basti''.

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Roots of ''shalaparni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishni-parni'' (Uraria picta), and ''gokshura'' (Tribulus terrestris), ''kashmarya'' (Gmelina arborea), ''parushaka'' (Grewia asiatica), fruits of ''kharjura'' (Phoenix sylvestris) and flowers of ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), should be added with one ''prastha'' (768gm) of goat’s milk and water each, and then boiled. The paste of ''pippali'' (Piper longum), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and ''utpala'' (Saussurea lappa) should be added. The ghee and rock-salt, should be added this preparation and used for ''[[basti]]''.

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This ''basti'' is useful for the person suffering from ''kseenendriya'' (weakened senses) and ''karshita'' (emaciation) caused by ''vishama-jwara'' (chronic/irregular fever).

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This ''[[basti]]'' is useful for the person suffering from ''kseenendriya'' (weakened senses) and ''karshita'' (emaciation) caused by ''vishama-jwara'' (chronic/irregular fever).

==== ''Sthiradi yapana basti'' ====

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Five ''palas'' (5x48 gm) of ''sthiradi pancha-mula shal parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishni-parni'' (Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense), and ''goksura'' (Tribulus terrestris), and five ''prasthas'' (5x96 gm) of ''shali'' (Oryza sativa), ''shastika, yava'' (Hordeum vulgare), ''godhuma'' (Triticum aestivum) and ''masha'' (Phaseolus munga) should be boiled by adding goat’s milk and reduced to one-fourth. In this preparation, equal quantity of the sap of hen’s egg should be mixed. The honey, ghee, sugar, rock-salt and ''sauvarchala'' should be added to this preparation, and given to the patient. This ''basti'' is useful as aphrodisiac, and promotes strength as well as complexion of the patient.

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Five ''palas'' (5x48 gm) of ''sthiradi pancha-mula shal parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishni-parni'' (Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense), and ''goksura'' (Tribulus terrestris), and five ''prasthas'' (5x96 gm) of ''shali'' (Oryza sativa), ''shastika, yava'' (Hordeum vulgare), ''godhuma'' (Triticum aestivum) and ''masha'' (Phaseolus munga) should be boiled by adding goat’s milk and reduced to one-fourth. In this preparation, equal quantity of the sap of hen’s egg should be mixed. The honey, ghee, sugar, rock-salt and ''sauvarchala'' should be added to this preparation, and given to the patient. This ''[[basti]]'' is useful as aphrodisiac, and promotes strength as well as complexion of the patient.

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This is the end of description of twelve preparations of ''yapana'' type of ''basti'' meant for promotion of health and longevity.

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This is the end of description of twelve preparations of ''yapana'' type of ''[[basti]]'' meant for promotion of health and longevity.

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In addition to ''sthiradi basti'', the ''basti'' is prepared like the soup of hen’s egg, the soup of ''sikkhi'' eggs (pea-hen) , ''gonarda'' (crane) or ''hamsa'' (swan).[16-17]

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In addition to ''sthiradi basti'', the ''[[basti]]'' is prepared like the soup of hen’s egg, the soup of ''sikkhi'' eggs (pea-hen) , ''gonarda'' (crane) or ''hamsa'' (swan).[16-17]

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==== ''Tittiradya yapana basti''====

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The meats of ''tittiri'' (patridge), ''mayura'' (peacock) and ''raja-hamsa'' (swan), and the roots,barks or extracts of plants such as ''pancha-mula'' (roots of ''shala-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishni-parni'' (Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense) and ''goksura'' (Tribulus terrestris)) should be boiled with goat milk. To this preparation of milk, the paste of ''sata-pushpa'' (Anethum sowa), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), ''rasna'' (Pluchea lanceolata), ''kutaja'' (Holarrhena antidysenterica), ''madana-phala'' (Xeromphis spinosa) and ''pippali'' (Piper longum) should be added. Then ghee, oil, jaggery and rock-salt, should be mixed to this preparation and used for ''basti'' (enema).

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The meats of ''tittiri'' (patridge), ''mayura'' (peacock) and ''raja-hamsa'' (swan), and the roots,barks or extracts of plants such as ''pancha-mula'' (roots of ''shala-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishni-parni'' (Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense) and ''goksura'' (Tribulus terrestris)) should be boiled with goat milk. To this preparation of milk, the paste of ''sata-pushpa'' (Anethum sowa), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), ''rasna'' (Pluchea lanceolata), ''kutaja'' (Holarrhena antidysenterica), ''madana-phala'' (Xeromphis spinosa) and ''pippali'' (Piper longum) should be added. Then ghee, oil, jaggery and rock-salt, should be mixed to this preparation and used for ''[[basti]]'' (enema).

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The ''basti'' (enema) of this preparation promotes ''bala'' (strength), ''varna'' (complexion) and ''shukra'' (semen). This act as a rejuvenator also. [18/1]

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The ''[[basti]]'' (enema) of this preparation promotes ''bala'' (strength), ''varna'' (complexion) and ''[[shukra]]'' (semen). This act as a rejuvenator also. [18/1]

==== ''Dvi-pancha-muladhya yapana basti'' ====

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Drugs belonging to two types of ''pancha-mula'' (''bilva, syonaka, gambhari, patala, ganikarika, sala-parni, prisni-parni, brihati kantakari'' and ''gokshura'') and chicken-soup should be boiled by adding milk till one fourth of the liquid remains. To this liquid, the paste of ''pippali, madhuka, rasna'' and ''madana'' should be added. After adding sugar, honey and ghee, this preparation should be used for ''basti'' (enema).

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Drugs belonging to two types of ''pancha-mula'' (''bilva, syonaka, gambhari, patala, ganikarika, sala-parni, prisni-parni, brihati kantakari'' and ''gokshura'') and chicken-soup should be boiled by adding milk till one fourth of the liquid remains. To this liquid, the paste of ''pippali, madhuka, rasna'' and ''madana'' should be added. After adding sugar, honey and ghee, this preparation should be used for ''[[basti]]'' (enema).

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The use of this ''basti'' promotes strength of those persons who indulge in excessive sex. [18/2]

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The use of this ''[[basti]]'' promotes strength of those persons who indulge in excessive sex. [18/2]

==== ''Mayuradya yapana basti'' ====

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The (gall-bladder/bile), ''paksha'' (feather), ''pada'' (legs), (beak) and ''antra'' (intestines) of ''mayura'' (peacock) should be removed. The meat of this peacock should be added with one ''pala'' each of ''sala-parni, prisni-parni, brihati, kantakari'' and ''gokshura'', and cooked by adding water and milk till the remaining liquid is equal to the quantity of milk. To this preparation, the paste of ''madana, pippali, vidari, sata-kusuma (sata-puspa)'' and ''madhuka'' should be added. Again the honey, ghee and rock-salt should also be added and used for ''basti'' therapy. The use of this ''basti'' promotes strength and complexion along with sensory and motor function of those who lost the same due to indulgence in excessive sex. [18/3]

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The (gall-bladder/bile), ''paksha'' (feather), ''pada'' (legs), (beak) and ''antra'' (intestines) of ''mayura'' (peacock) should be removed. The meat of this peacock should be added with one ''pala'' each of ''sala-parni, prisni-parni, brihati, kantakari'' and ''gokshura'', and cooked by adding water and milk till the remaining liquid is equal to the quantity of milk. To this preparation, the paste of ''madana, pippali, vidari, sata-kusuma (sata-puspa)'' and ''madhuka'' should be added. Again the honey, ghee and rock-salt should also be added and used for ''[[basti]]'' therapy. The use of this ''[[basti]]'' promotes strength and complexion along with sensory and motor function of those who lost the same due to indulgence in excessive sex. [18/3]

==== The alternative/substitute of ''mayuradya yapana basti'' ====

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The above mentioned ''basti'' i.e. ''mayuradya yapana basti'' can be prepared by substituting peacock-meat with the meat of animals and birds of ''vishkira'' (gallinaceous birds), ''pratuda'' (pecker birds), ''prasaha'' (animals and birds who eat by snatching their food), and ''varicara'' (birds moving in the water) categories.

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The above mentioned ''[[basti]]'' i.e. ''mayuradya yapana basti'' can be prepared by substituting peacock-meat with the meat of animals and birds of ''vishkira'' (gallinaceous birds), ''pratuda'' (pecker birds), ''prasaha'' (animals and birds who eat by snatching their food), and ''varicara'' (birds moving in the water) categories.

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Similarly, the meat of different types of fish like ''rohita'', etc. can be used in the place of the meat of peacock. Milk should not be added while preparing the ''basti'' with fish meat because the combination of fish and milk is considered ''viruddha'' (incompatible) in context of ''viruddha ahara'' i.e. incompatible diet (18/4)

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Similarly, the meat of different types of fish like ''rohita'', etc. can be used in the place of the meat of peacock. Milk should not be added while preparing the ''[[basti]]'' with fish meat because the combination of fish and milk is considered ''viruddha'' (incompatible) in context of ''viruddha ahara'' i.e. incompatible diet (18/4)

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[ Note: These ''basti'' preparations are 115 in number as -

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[ Note: These ''[[basti]]'' preparations are 115 in number as -

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#Twenty ''basti'' preparations containing birds belonging to ''viskira''-group (gallinaceous birds), ''lava'', (group-1) and ''vartaka'' (group-2) etc. as described in [[Charak Samhita]] [[Sutra Sthana]] chapter 27 (Ch.Su. 27/47-49).

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#Twenty ''[[basti]]'' preparations containing birds belonging to ''viskira''-group (gallinaceous birds), ''lava'', (group-1) and ''vartaka'' (group-2) etc. as described in [[Charak Samhita]] [[Sutra Sthana]] chapter 27 [Ch.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 27/47-49]

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#Thirty ''basti'' preparations containing the meat of birds belonging to ''pratuda''-group (pecker birds) as described in the same chapter ~~(Ch~~.Su. 27/50-52)

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#Thirty ''[[basti]]'' preparations containing the meat of birds belonging to ''pratuda''-group (pecker birds) as described in the same chapter [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 27/50-52]

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#Twenty nine ''basti'' preparations containing the meat of animals and birds of ''prasaha'' group (those who eat food by snatching) are described in the same context ~~(Ch~~.Su. 27/35-37).

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#Twenty nine ''[[basti]]'' preparations containing the meat of animals and birds of ''prasaha'' group (those who eat food by snatching) are described in the same context [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana 27/35-37]

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#Twenty seven ''basti'' preparations containing the meat of birds belonging to ''ambuchara'' or ''varichara'' group (moving in water) are also described at the same place ~~(Ch~~.Su. 27/41-44).

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#Twenty seven ''[[basti]]'' preparations containing the meat of birds belonging to ''ambuchara'' or ''varichara'' group (moving in water) are also described at the same place [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 27/41-44].

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#Nine ''basti'' preparations containing the meat of fish, like ''rohita'' etc.

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#Nine ''[[basti]]'' preparations containing the meat of fish, like ''rohita'' etc.

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So there are total 115 ''basti'' preparations ~~witch~~ are prepared by the meat of these various kind of birds and animals.]

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So there are total 115 ''[[basti]]'' preparations which are prepared by the meat of these various kind of birds and animals.]

==== ''Godhadya yapana basti'' ====

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The ''aushadha dravya'' (drugs) belonging to the group of ''panchamula'' i.e. ''bilva'' (Aegle marmelos), ''syonaka'' (Oroxylum indicum), ''gambhari'' (Gmelina arborea), ''patala'' (Stereospermum suaveoiens), ''ganikarika'' (Premna mucronata), and ten ''palas'' (10x48gm) of the meat of ''godha'' (iguana), ''nakula'' (mongoose), ''marjara'' (cat) and ''musika'' (mouse) is cooked with milk. To this preparation, the paste of ''madana-phala'' (Xeromphis spinosa), ''pippali'' (Piper longum), should be added. Again this should be added with rock-salt, ''sauvarchala'', sugar, honey, ghee and oil and used for ''basti''. This ''basti'' is beneficial for promoting the strength and rejuvenate the body, healing of the phthisis lesion, helps in curing the ailments caused due to the compression of the chest, correction of fractures caused due to riding the ''ratha'' (wooden cart), elephant and horse etc. It cures ''vata-balasaka'' (diseases caused by ''vata'' and ''kapha''), ''udavarta'' (diseases caused due to upward movement of ''vata'' in abdomen), ''sakta mutra varcha shukra'' (retention of urine, stool and semen due to ''vata'') and such other diseases. [18/5]

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The ''aushadha dravya'' (drugs) belonging to the group of ''panchamula'' i.e. ''bilva'' (Aegle marmelos), ''syonaka'' (Oroxylum indicum), ''gambhari'' (Gmelina arborea), ''patala'' (Stereospermum suaveoiens), ''ganikarika'' (Premna mucronata), and ten ''palas'' (10x48gm) of the meat of ''godha'' (iguana), ''nakula'' (mongoose), ''marjara'' (cat) and ''musika'' (mouse) is cooked with milk. To this preparation, the paste of ''madana-phala'' (Xeromphis spinosa), ''pippali'' (Piper longum), should be added. Again this should be added with rock-salt, ''sauvarchala'', sugar, honey, ghee and oil and used for ''[[basti]]''. This ''[[basti]]'' is beneficial for promoting the strength and rejuvenate the body, healing of the phthisis lesion, helps in curing the ailments caused due to the compression of the chest, correction of fractures caused due to riding the ''ratha'' (wooden cart), elephant and horse etc. It cures ''vata-balasaka'' (diseases caused by ''[[vata]]'' and ''[[kapha]]''), ''udavarta'' (diseases caused due to upward movement of ''[[vata]]'' in abdomen), ''sakta mutra varcha shukra'' (retention of urine, stool and semen due to ''[[vata]]'') and such other diseases. [18/5]

==== ''Kurmadya yapana basti'' ====

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The meat of any one type of ''kurma'' (tortoise) is boiled with milk. This is added with the soup of testicles of ''vrisha'' (bull), elephant, ''nakra'' (crocodile), ''hamsa'' (swan) and ''kukkutandrasa'' (sap of the eggs of hen). The honey, ghee, sugar, rock-salt, the paste of ''ikshurasa'' (Juice of Saccharum officinarum) and fruit of ''atma-gupta'' (Mucuna prurita) should be added and used for ''basti''. This ''basti'' provide strength even in the old age person also. The term ''kurmadya'' meaning ''kurma'', etc. includes ten other animals like ''karkata'' (crab), ''matsya'' (fish), ''sisumara'' (esturine crocodile), ''timingila'' (whale), ''shukti'' (pearl oyster), ''sankha'' (conch-shell), ''udra'' (cat-fish), ''kumbhira'' (crocodile), ''culuke'' (gangetic dolphin) and ''makara'' (great Indian crocodile) in addition to ''kurma'' (tortoise). The ''basti'' prepared with the meat of tortoise is to be enumerated as one of the 29 main ''~~bastis~~''. The other ten prepared with the remaining ten animals should be treated as extension ''basti''.[18/6]

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The meat of any one type of ''kurma'' (tortoise) is boiled with milk. This is added with the soup of testicles of ''vrisha'' (bull), elephant, ''nakra'' (crocodile), ''hamsa'' (swan) and ''kukkutandrasa'' (sap of the eggs of hen). The honey, ghee, sugar, rock-salt, the paste of ''ikshurasa'' (Juice of Saccharum officinarum) and fruit of ''atma-gupta'' (Mucuna prurita) should be added and used for ''[[basti]]''. This ''[[basti]]'' provide strength even in the old age person also. The term ''kurmadya'' meaning ''kurma'', etc. includes ten other animals like ''karkata'' (crab), ''matsya'' (fish), ''sisumara'' (esturine crocodile), ''timingila'' (whale), ''shukti'' (pearl oyster), ''sankha'' (conch-shell), ''udra'' (cat-fish), ''kumbhira'' (crocodile), ''culuke'' (gangetic dolphin) and ''makara'' (great Indian crocodile) in addition to ''kurma'' (tortoise). The ''[[basti]]'' prepared with the meat of tortoise is to be enumerated as one of the 29 main ''[[basti]]s''. The other ten prepared with the remaining ten animals should be treated as extension ''[[basti]]''.[18/6]

==== ''Karkata rasadya yapana basti'' ====

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The soup of ''karkataka'' (crab) meat is added with the sap of the egg of ''cataka'', honey, ghee and sugar, should be used for ''basti''. This ''basti'' is strong aphrodisiac. If the milk boiled with ''uccataka, iksuraka'' (''kokilaksa'') and ''atma-gupta'' (Mucuna prurita) is taken after the administration of this ''basti'', then a person becomes capable of having sex with many women. [18/7]

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The soup of ''karkataka'' (crab) meat is added with the sap of the egg of ''cataka'', honey, ghee and sugar, should be used for ''[[basti]]''. This ''[[basti]]'' is strong aphrodisiac. If the milk boiled with ''uccataka, iksuraka'' (''kokilaksa'') and ''atma-gupta'' (Mucuna prurita) is taken after the administration of this ''[[basti]]'', then a person becomes capable of having sex with many women. [18/7]

==== ''Gau vrishadya yapana basti'' ====

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Milk boiled with the ''gau-vrisha'' (testicles of bull), goat and pig, ''karkataka'' and ''cataka'' should be added with the paste of ''ucchata'', ''ikshuraka'' (kokilaksha) and ''atma-gupta'', honey, ghee rock-salt and small quantity of sea-salt should be used for ''basti''. This is used for aphrodisiac purpose.[18/8]

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Milk boiled with the ''gau-vrisha'' (testicles of bull), goat and pig, ''karkataka'' and ''cataka'' should be added with the paste of ''ucchata'', ''ikshuraka'' (kokilaksha) and ''atma-gupta'', honey, ghee rock-salt and small quantity of sea-salt should be used for ''[[basti]]''. This is used for aphrodisiac purpose.[18/8]

==== ''Dasamuladya yapana basti'' ====

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The five ''prasritas'' (5 x 96 gm) of the decoction of ''dasha-mula bilva'' (Aegle marmelos), ''shyonaka'' (Oroxylum indicum), ''gambhari'' (Gmelina arborea), ''patala'' (Stereospermum suaveoiens), ''ganikarika'' (Premna mucronata), ''sala-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishni-parni'' (Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense) and ''gokshura'' (Tribulus terrestris) and the meat of peacock, swan as well as domestic fowl, four ''prasritas'' (4x96gm) of oil, ghee, ''vasa'' (fat) and ''majja'' (bone-marrow) should be added. This liquid should be added with the paste of ''shata-pushpa'' (Anethum sowa), ''musta'' (Cyperus rotundus) and ''hapusha'' (Juniperus communis). After adding rock-salt, this preparation should be used for ''basti''. This cures ''vatika'' diseases of feet, ankle-joints, thighs, knee-joints, calf-region, lumbar region, groins, urinary bladder region and testicles etc. [18/9]

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The five ''prasritas'' (5 x 96 gm) of the decoction of ''dasha-mula bilva'' (Aegle marmelos), ''shyonaka'' (Oroxylum indicum), ''gambhari'' (Gmelina arborea), ''patala'' (Stereospermum suaveoiens), ''ganikarika'' (Premna mucronata), ''sala-parni'' (Desmodium gangeticum), ''prishni-parni'' (Uraria picta), ''brihati'' (Solanum indicum), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense) and ''gokshura'' (Tribulus terrestris) and the meat of peacock, swan as well as domestic fowl, four ''prasritas'' (4x96gm) of oil, ghee, ''vasa'' (fat) and ''majja'' (bone-marrow) should be added. This liquid should be added with the paste of ''shata-pushpa'' (Anethum sowa), ''musta'' (Cyperus rotundus) and ''hapusha'' (Juniperus communis). After adding rock-salt, this preparation should be used for ''[[basti]]''. This cures ''vatika'' diseases of feet, ankle-joints, thighs, knee-joints, calf-region, lumbar region, groins, urinary bladder region and testicles etc. [18/9]

==== Extension of preparation no. twenty ====

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Following the same procedure as mentioned above, the ''basti'' should be prepared with the meat of ''mriga'' (animals living on dry land), ''vishkira'' (gallinaceous birds), ''anupa'' (animals living on marshy land) and ''bileshaya'' (animals living in the burrows in earth).

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Following the same procedure as mentioned above, the ''[[basti]]'' should be prepared with the meat of ''mriga'' (animals living on dry land), ''vishkira'' (gallinaceous birds), ''anupa'' (animals living on marshy land) and ''bileshaya'' (animals living in the burrows in earth).

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The ''~~bastis~~'' prepared by these birds and animals are 59 in number as:

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The ''[[basti]]s'' prepared by these birds and animals are 59 in number as:

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#Seventeen by the meat of ''mrigas'' (antelopes) as mentioned in [[Charak Samhita]] [[Sutra Sthana]] chapter27 ~~(Ch~~.Su.27 / 45-46).

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#Seventeen by the meat of ''mrigas'' (antelopes) as mentioned in [[Charak Samhita]] [[Sutra Sthana]] chapter27 [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 27 / 45-46].

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#Nineteen ''~~bastis~~'' are prepared with the meat of ''viskiras pakshis'' (gallinaceous birds) mentioned in the same context (Ch.Su. 27/ 47-49). 21 birds are described there but here only 19 are mentioned excluding the ''mayura'' (peacock) and ''kukkuta'' (domestic fowl) because use of their meat is already mentioned in the ''basti'' no. 20.

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#Nineteen ''[[basti]]s'' are prepared with the meat of ''viskiras pakshis'' (gallinaceous birds) mentioned in the same context [Ch.Sa.[[Su. 27/ 47-49] 21 birds are described there but here only 19 are mentioned excluding the ''mayura'' (peacock) and ''kukkuta'' (domestic fowl) because use of their meat is already mentioned in the ''[[basti]]'' no. 20.

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#Nine ''~~bastis~~'' are prepaired with the meat of ''anupas desha pakshis'' (animals living on marshy land) (Ch. Su. 27/39)

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#Nine ''[[basti]]s'' are prepaired with the meat of ''anupas desha pakshis'' (animals living on marshy land) [Ch.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 27/39]

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#Fourteen ''~~bastis~~'' are prepared with the meat of ''bilesayas'' (animals living in burrows in the earth) Ch.Su. 27/39.(18/11)

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#Fourteen ''[[basti]]s'' are prepared with the meat of ''bilesayas'' (animals living in burrows in the earth) [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 27/39].(18/11)

==== ''Madhvadya yapana basti'' ====

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Two ''prasritas'' of ''madhu'' (honey) and ''ghrita'' (ghee) should be added with two ''prasithas'' of warm water. To this, half ''pala'' of the paste of ''shata-pushpa'' and half ''aksha'' of rock salt should be added. ''Basti'' prepared with this method is extremely aphrodisiac. It cures ''mutra-kricchra'' (dysuria), and diseases caused by ''pitta'' as well as ''vayu''. (18/11)

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Two ''prasritas'' of ''madhu'' (honey) and ''ghrita'' (ghee) should be added with two ''prasithas'' of warm water. To this, half ''pala'' of the paste of ''shata-pushpa'' and half ''aksha'' of rock salt should be added. ''[[Basti]]'' prepared with this method is extremely aphrodisiac. It cures ''mutra-kricchra'' (dysuria), and diseases caused by ''[[pitta]]'' as well as ''vayu''. (18/11)

==== ''Sadyo'' (immediate/fresh) ''ghritadya yapana basti'' ====

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Four ''prasthas'' of freshly collected ghee, oil, ''vasa'' (fat of muscle) and ''majja'' (bone marrow) should be added with half ''pala'' paste of ''hapusa'', and half ''aksa'' of rock-salt, and used for ''basti''. This ''basti'' is extremely aphrodisiac. It cures ''mutra-kricchra'' (dysuria) and diseases caused due to ''pitta''. It rejuvenates the body too. (18/12)

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Four ''prasthas'' of freshly collected ghee, oil, ''vasa'' (fat of muscle) and ''majja'' (bone marrow) should be added with half ''pala'' paste of ''hapusa'', and half ''aksa'' of rock-salt, and used for ''[[basti]]''. This ''[[basti]]'' is extremely aphrodisiac. It cures ''mutra-kricchra'' (dysuria) and diseases caused due to ''[[pitta]]''. It rejuvenates the body too. (18/12)

==== ''Madhu-tailadya yapana basti'' ====

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Four ''prasritas'' of ''madhu'' (honey) and ''taila'' (oil) should be added with half ''pala'' paste of ''sata-pushpa'', and half ''aksa'' of rock-salt and used for ''basti''. This is beneficial for ''~~dipana~~'' (stimulating the power of digestion and metabolism), ''brimhana'' (nourishment of the body) ''bala-varna-kara'' (promotes strength and complexion), ''nirupadrava'' (free from harmful effects),''vrisyatama'' (promotes virility), ''andrasayana'' (rejuvenator). Cures ''krimi'' (worm/parasitic infestation), ''kustha'' (obstinate skin diseases including leprosy), ''udavarta'' (upward movement of ''vata'' in the abdomen), ''gulma'' (phantom tumor), ''arsas'' (piles), ''bradhna'' (inguinal swelling), ''plihan'' (splenic disorder) and ''meha/prameha'' (obstinate urinary disorders including diabetes). (18/13)

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Four ''prasritas'' of ''madhu'' (honey) and ''taila'' (oil) should be added with half ''pala'' paste of ''sata-pushpa'', and half ''aksa'' of rock-salt and used for ''[[basti]]''. This is beneficial for ''[[deepana]]'' (stimulating the power of digestion and metabolism), ''[[brimhana]]'' (nourishment of the body) ''bala-varna-kara'' (promotes strength and complexion), ''nirupadrava'' (free from harmful effects),''vrisyatama'' (promotes virility), ''andrasayana'' (rejuvenator). Cures ''krimi'' (worm/parasitic infestation), ''kustha'' (obstinate skin diseases including leprosy), ''udavarta'' (upward movement of ''[[vata]]'' in the abdomen), ''gulma'' (phantom tumor), ''arsas'' (piles), ''bradhna'' (inguinal swelling), ''plihan'' (splenic disorder) and ''meha/prameha'' (obstinate urinary disorders including diabetes). (18/13)

==== ''Madhu-ghrtadya yapana basti''-first ''basti'' ====

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The ''madhu'' (honey) and ''ghrita'' (ghee), added with equal quantity of milk, mixed with the paste of drugs described above in ''basti'' no. 23. ''Basti'' with this preparation is beneficial for ''bala-varna-kara'' (promoting the strength and complexion), ''vrisyatama'' (aphrodisiac), ''nirupadrava'' (free from harmful effects) Cures ''basti-medhra-paka'' (inflammation of urinary bladder and phallus), ''parikartika'' (sawing pain), ''mutra-kricchra'' (dysuria) and diseases caused vitiated ''pitta''. It act as ''rasayana'' (rejuvenation) therapy for the body.

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The ''madhu'' (honey) and ''ghrita'' (ghee), added with equal quantity of milk, mixed with the paste of drugs described above in ''[[basti]]'' no. 23. ''[[Basti]]'' with this preparation is beneficial for ''bala-varna-kara'' (promoting the strength and complexion), ''vrisyatama'' (aphrodisiac), ''nirupadrava'' (free from harmful effects) Cures ''basti-medhra-paka'' (inflammation of urinary bladder and phallus), ''parikartika'' (sawing pain), ''mutra-kricchra'' (dysuria) and diseases caused vitiated ''[[pitta]]''. It act as ''[[rasayana]]'' (rejuvenation) therapy for the body.

==== ''Madhu-ghrtadya yapana basti'' – second ''basti'' ====

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Following the same method, honey (''madhu'') and ghee (''ghrita'') should be added with equal quantity of meat-soup and one ''aksha kalka'' of ''musta''. This ''basti'' is prepared following the same method as earlier in preparation no. 23. It cures ''vata-balasa'' (a disease caused by aggravated ''vayu'' and ''kapha''), ''pada-harsa'' (tingling sensation in the feet), ''gulma'' (phantom tumor), contraction /stiffness of lumbar region, thighs and knee-joints, and pain in the region of urinary bladder, scrotum, phallus, lumbar region and back etc.

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Following the same method, honey (''madhu'') and ghee (''ghrita'') should be added with equal quantity of meat-soup and one ''aksha kalka'' of ''musta''. This ''[[basti]]'' is prepared following the same method as earlier in preparation no. 23. It cures ''vata-balasa'' (a disease caused by aggravated ''vayu'' and ''[[kapha]]''), ''pada-harsa'' (tingling sensation in the feet), ''gulma'' (phantom tumor), contraction /stiffness of lumbar region, thighs and knee-joints, and pain in the region of urinary bladder, scrotum, phallus, lumbar region and back etc.

==== ''Suradya yapana basti'' ====

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==== ''Dvi-pancha-muladya yapana basti'' ====

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Both types of ''panchamula'' (''laghu'' and ''brihata'') ie roots of ''bilva, shyonaka, gambhari, patala, ganikarika, shalaparni, prishniparni, brhati, kantakari'' and ''goksura''), ''triphala'' (''haritaki, bibhitaka'' and ''amalaki''), ''bilva'' fruit and ''madanaphala'' is boiled by adding cow’s urine. To this ''kwatha'' (decoction), the ''kalka'' (paste) of ''kutaja, madana-phala, musta'' and ''patha'' should be added. After adding rock-salt, ''yava-ksara'' (alkali prepared of barley), honey and oil, this preparation should be used for ''basti''. This ''basti'' should be used for the treatment of diseases caused by ''kapha, bastyatopa'' (flatulence in the urinary bladder region), ''vata shukra sanga'' (retention of flatus and semen), ''pandu'' (anemia), ''ajeerna'' (indigestion), ''visuchika'' (choleric diarrhea) and ''alasaka'' (intestinal obstruction).

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Both types of ''panchamula'' (''laghu'' and ''brihata'') ie roots of ''bilva, shyonaka, gambhari, patala, ganikarika, shalaparni, prishniparni, brhati, kantakari'' and ''goksura''), ''triphala'' (''haritaki, bibhitaka'' and ''amalaki''), ''bilva'' fruit and ''madanaphala'' is boiled by adding cow’s urine. To this ''kwatha'' (decoction), the ''kalka'' (paste) of ''kutaja, madana-phala, musta'' and ''patha'' should be added. After adding rock-salt, ''yava-ksara'' (alkali prepared of barley), honey and oil, this preparation should be used for ''[[basti]]''. This ''[[basti]]'' should be used for the treatment of diseases caused by ''[[kapha]], bastyatopa'' (flatulence in the urinary bladder region), ''vata shukra sanga'' (retention of flatus and semen), ''pandu'' (anemia), ''ajeerna'' (indigestion), ''visuchika'' (choleric diarrhea) and ''alasaka'' (intestinal obstruction).

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=== ''Sneha Basti'' ===

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Here some oleating (''anuvasana'') ''~~bastis~~'' will be described.

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Here some oleating (''anuvasana'') ''[[basti]]s'' will be described.

==== ''Satavaryadi sneha basti'' ====

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The ''swarasa'' (juice) of ''satavari, guduchi, ikshu, vidari, amalaki, draksa'' and ''kharjura'', one ''prastha'' each and to this, two ''prasthas'' of ghee, oil, cow’s milk, buffalo-milk and goat-milk each should be added. Then the ''kalka'' (paste) of ''jivaka, rsabhaka, meda, maha-meda, tvak-ksiri'' (''vamsa-lochana''), ''sringataka, madhulika, madhuka, uchchata, pippali'', seeds of ''pushkara, nilotpala'', flower of ''kadamba pundarika'' and ''kesara'' should be added. This preparation should be boiled by adding one ''prastha'' meat-soup of ''mriga'' (antelope) and ''taraksu'' (type of lion), along with the sap of the eggs of ''kukkuta, chataka, chakora, mattaksa'' (''kokila'') ''barhi, jivanjivaka, kulinga'' and ''hamsa, vasa'' (muscle-fat), ''majja'' (bone-marrow), etc. To this medicated ''basti,'' one-third in quantity honey should be added. With auspicious benedictions, prayers and worshipping of the gods, this ''basti'' should be administered.

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The ''swarasa'' (juice) of ''satavari, guduchi, ikshu, vidari, amalaki, draksa'' and ''kharjura'', one ''prastha'' each and to this, two ''prasthas'' of ghee, oil, cow’s milk, buffalo-milk and goat-milk each should be added. Then the ''kalka'' (paste) of ''jivaka, rsabhaka, meda, maha-meda, tvak-ksiri'' (''vamsa-lochana''), ''sringataka, madhulika, madhuka, uchchata, pippali'', seeds of ''pushkara, nilotpala'', flower of ''kadamba pundarika'' and ''kesara'' should be added. This preparation should be boiled by adding one ''prastha'' meat-soup of ''mriga'' (antelope) and ''taraksu'' (type of lion), along with the sap of the eggs of ''kukkuta, chataka, chakora, mattaksa'' (''kokila'') ''barhi, jivanjivaka, kulinga'' and ''hamsa, vasa'' (muscle-fat), ''majja'' (bone-marrow), etc. To this medicated ''[[basti]],'' one-third in quantity honey should be added. With auspicious benedictions, prayers and worshipping of the gods, this ''[[basti]]'' should be administered.

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This ''basti'' is beneficial for a person indulging in excessive sex, suffering from ''nashtretas'' (loss of semen), suffering from ''kshata-kshina'' (phthisis) and ''vishamajwara'' (chronic/irregular fever), female suffering from ''yoni vyapada'' (gynecological disorders), ''bandhyatva'' (sterility) and ''raktagulma'' (uterine tumor), whose offspring succumb to death before or after delivery, suffering from anartava (amenorrhoea) and a person suffering from ksheen mamsa rudhira(diminished muscular tissue and blood). It acts as an excellent ''rasayana'' (rejuvenation therapy) and also cures ''vali'' (wrinkles of skin) and ''palita'' (graying of hair).[19/1]

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This ''[[basti]]'' is beneficial for a person indulging in excessive sex, suffering from ''nashtretas'' (loss of semen), suffering from ''kshata-kshina'' (phthisis) and ''vishamajwara'' (chronic/irregular fever), female suffering from ''yoni vyapada'' (gynecological disorders), ''bandhyatva'' (sterility) and ''raktagulma'' (uterine tumor), whose offspring succumb to death before or after delivery, suffering from anartava (amenorrhoea) and a person suffering from ksheen mamsa rudhira(diminished muscular tissue and blood). It acts as an excellent ''[[rasayana]]'' (rejuvenation therapy) and also cures ''vali'' (wrinkles of skin) and ''palita'' (graying of hair).[19/1]

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One hundred ''palas'' (100x48gm) of each of ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''goksuraka'' (Tribulus terrestris), ''rasna'' (Pluchea lanceolata), ''ashvagandha'' (Withania somnifera), ''shatavari'' (Asparagus racemosus) and ''sahachara'' (Barleria prionitis) should be crushed into small pieces and boiled by adding one hundred ''dronas'' (100x12.288kg) of water till one-fourth of the liquid remains. Then this liquid should be filtered by a cloth. This should be boiled by adding the one ''prastha'' (768gm) ''swaras'' (juice) of ''vidari'' (Pueraria tuberosa) and ''amalaki'' (Emblica officinalis) each, one ''prastha'' (768gm) meat-soup of goat, buffalo, pig and bull each, one ''prastha'' (768gm) saps of the eggs of domestic fowl, pea-hen, swan, ''karandava'' and ''sarasa'' each, one ''prastha'' (768gm) ghee and oil each, eight ''prasthas'' (8x768gm) of milk and kalka ( Paste) of ''chandana'' (Santalum album), ''madhuka'' (Glycirrhiza glabra), ''madhulika, tvak-ksiri'' (''vamsa-lochana'' or Bambusa arundinacea), bias, ''mrinala, nilotpala'' (Nymphaea stellata)), ''patola'' (Trichosanthes dioica), ''atma-gupta'' (Mucuna prurita), ''anna-paki'' (odana-paki), ''tala-mastaka, kharjura'' (Phoenix sylvestris), ''mridvika'' (Vitis vinifera), ''tamalaki'' (Phyllanthus urinaria), ''kantakari'' (Solanum surattense), ''jivaka'' (Microstylis wallichii), ''rishabhaka'' (Microstylis mucifera), ''kshudra-saha'' (''mudga-parni'' or Phaseolus trilobus), ''maha saha'' (''masa-parni'' or Teramnus labialis), ''shatavari'' (Asparagus racemosus), ''meda'' (Polygonumverticillatum), ''pippali'' (Piper longum), ''hribera, tvak'' (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) and ''patra'' (Cinnamomum tamala).

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With the chanting of ''vedic mantras'' and such other rituals described earlier ''basti'' should be given with this preparation.

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After having this ''basti'' a person becomes sexually active. This ''basti'' does not involve any restriction of diet or regimen. It promotes virility, strength, corpulence and longevity. It cures ''vali'' (wrinkles) on the skin and ''palita'' (graying of hair). It is exceedingly wholesome for patients suffering from phthisis, loss of semen, ''vishama-jwara'' (irregular fever) and female disorders.19(2)

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After having this ''[[basti]]'' a person becomes sexually active. This ''[[basti]]'' does not involve any restriction of diet or regimen. It promotes virility, strength, corpulence and longevity. It cures ''vali'' (wrinkles) on the skin and ''palita'' (graying of hair). It is exceedingly wholesome for patients suffering from phthisis, loss of semen, ''vishama-jwara'' (irregular fever) and female disorders.19(2)

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==== ''Sahacharadya sneha basti'' ====

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One hundred ''palas'' (100x48gm) of ''sahachara'' (Barleria prionitis) should be added with four ''dronas'' (4x12.288kg) of water, and boiled till one drone (12.288kg) of the liquid remains. This ''kwatha'' (decoction) should be strained out, and then boiled by adding one ''prastha'' (768gm), ''kwatha'' (juice ) of ''vidari'' (Pueraria tuberosa) and sugar cane each, sixteen ''prasthas'' (16x768gm) of milk, one ''prastha'' (768gm) ghee and oil each, ''kwatha'' (paste) of one ''aksa'' (12gm ), ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), ''chandana'' (Santalum album), ''madhulika, sariva'' (Hemidesmus indicus), ''meda'' (Polygonatum verticillatum), ''maha-meda'' (Polygonatum cirrhifolium), ''kakoli'' (Nomocharis oxypetala), ''ksira-kakoli'' (Lilium polyphyllum), payasya(Impomoea paniculata), ''aguru'' (Aquilaria agallocha), ''manjistha'' (Rubia cordifolia), ''vyaghra-nakha, sati'' (Hedychium spicatium), ''sahacara'' (Barleria prionitis), ''sahasra-virya'' (''durva'' or Cynodon dactylon), ''varanga'' (''guda-tvak'') and ''lodhra'' (Symplocos racemosa) each , and two ''aksas'' (2x12gm) of sugar. This ''basti'' should be given while chanting the Vedic ''mantras'' and other rituals.This ''basti'' is beneficial for all the diseases, delicate women living in homes, it rejuvenates the body. It cures ''kshata-kshina'' (phthisis), pain caused by ''vayu'' and ''pitta'', ''shwasa'' and ''kasa'' (dyspnea and cough). When it is used after adding honey of one third in quantity of the already prepared ''basti'', it cures ''vali'' (wrinkles), ''palita'' (graying of hairs), and promotes (color), (complexion), ''roopa'' (beauty), ''bala'' (strength), ''mamsa'' (muscle) and ''shukra'' (semen).

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One hundred ''palas'' (100x48gm) of ''sahachara'' (Barleria prionitis) should be added with four ''dronas'' (4x12.288kg) of water, and boiled till one drone (12.288kg) of the liquid remains. This ''kwatha'' (decoction) should be strained out, and then boiled by adding one ''prastha'' (768gm), ''kwatha'' (juice ) of ''vidari'' (Pueraria tuberosa) and sugar cane each, sixteen ''prasthas'' (16x768gm) of milk, one ''prastha'' (768gm) ghee and oil each, ''kwatha'' (paste) of one ''aksa'' (12gm ), ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''madhuka'' (Glycyrrhiza glabra), ''chandana'' (Santalum album), ''madhulika, sariva'' (Hemidesmus indicus), ''meda'' (Polygonatum verticillatum), ''maha-meda'' (Polygonatum cirrhifolium), ''kakoli'' (Nomocharis oxypetala), ''ksira-kakoli'' (Lilium polyphyllum), payasya(Impomoea paniculata), ''aguru'' (Aquilaria agallocha), ''manjistha'' (Rubia cordifolia), ''vyaghra-nakha, sati'' (Hedychium spicatium), ''sahacara'' (Barleria prionitis), ''sahasra-virya'' (''durva'' or Cynodon dactylon), ''varanga'' (''guda-tvak'') and ''lodhra'' (Symplocos racemosa) each , and two ''aksas'' (2x12gm) of sugar. This ''[[basti]]'' should be given while chanting the Vedic ''mantras'' and other rituals.This ''[[basti]]'' is beneficial for all the diseases, delicate women living in homes, it rejuvenates the body. It cures ''kshata-kshina'' (phthisis), pain caused by ''vayu'' and ''[[pitta]]'', ''shwasa'' and ''kasa'' (dyspnea and cough). When it is used after adding honey of one third in quantity of the already prepared ''[[basti]]'', it cures ''vali'' (wrinkles), ''palita'' (graying of hairs), and promotes (color), (complexion), ''roopa'' (beauty), ''bala'' (strength), ''[[mamsa]]'' (muscle) and ''[[shukra]]'' (semen).

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If these above mentioned ''rasayana sneha ~~bastis~~'' are concentrated by ''shatpaka sahasra paka'' (by cooking hundred or thousands times) their potency and strength increases with improved benefits (19)

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If these above mentioned ''[[rasayana]] sneha [[basti]]s'' are concentrated by ''shatpaka sahasra paka'' (by cooking hundred or thousands times) their potency and strength increases with improved benefits (19)

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The benefits of ''yapana sneha'' and ''niruha basti'':

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The above mentioned oleating ''basti'' preparations are called ''yapana basti''. These are ''avirodhi'' (not contraindicated) either for healthy persons, patients or for old persons also. They promote ''shukra'' and ''mamsa'' (semen and muscular tissue) of a person, indulging in excessive sex. They cure all diseases, and can be administered in all seasons. They help the sterile women and men to conceive and have the progeny. Both, ''sneha'' and ''niruha basti'' (medicated enema with and without oil) give ''ishta'' (desired) results. These ''yapana bastis'' serve both the purposes i.e. ''snehana'' (oleation) and ''shodhana'' (elimination of vitiated ''~~doshas~~'') from the body.[20-22]

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The above mentioned oleating ''[[basti]]'' preparations are called ''yapana basti''. These are ''avirodhi'' (not contraindicated) either for healthy persons, patients or for old persons also. They promote ''[[shukra]]'' and ''[[mamsa]]'' (semen and muscular tissue) of a person, indulging in excessive sex. They cure all diseases, and can be administered in all seasons. They help the sterile women and men to conceive and have the progeny. Both, ''sneha'' and ''niruha basti'' (medicated enema with and without oil) give ''ishta'' (desired) results. These ''yapana bastis'' serve both the purposes i.e. ''[[snehana]]'' (oleation) and ''[[shodhana]]'' (elimination of vitiated ''[[dosha]]s'') from the body.[20-22]

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Apathya(Contraindications) during the course of ''Yapana Bastis'':

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During the course of above mentioned ''yapana bastis'', the patient should avoid ''vyayama'' (exercise), ''maithuna'' (sexual intercourse), intake of ''madya'' and ''madhu'' (alcohol and honey), ''shishirambu'' (cold water), taking of full meal and jolting by conveyances. (23)

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During the course of above mentioned ''yapana bastis'', the patient should avoid ''[[vyayama]]'' (exercise), ''maithuna'' (sexual intercourse), intake of ''madya'' and ''madhu'' (alcohol and honey), ''shishirambu'' (cold water), taking of full meal and jolting by conveyances. (23)

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Summary of ''basti'' preparations:

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Thus, when classified in detail, the 29 original and 187 extended, total 216 ''[[basti]]'' preparations.

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Augmenting the potency of ''basti'' preparations.

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Augmenting the potency of ''[[basti]]'' preparations.

Use of the above mentioned enema-recipes by adding honey makes a person exceedingly virile. When fortified (with honey), they do not allow any over-action (''atiyoga'') or under-action (''ayoga'').[24-28]

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=== Management of non eliminated ''basti'' ===

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There are some ''~~bastis~~'' which are not eliminated because of their soft nature, so to treat this complication the ''asthapana-basti'' prepared by cow’s urine and other ingredients having ''teekshna'' (irritant nature) should be given immediately.[29]

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There are some ''[[basti]]s'' which are not eliminated because of their soft nature, so to treat this complication the ''asthapana-basti'' prepared by cow’s urine and other ingredients having ''teekshna'' (irritant nature) should be given immediately.[29]

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=== Disorders of excessive use of ''yapana-bastis'' ===

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The excessive use of ''yapana-basti'' results in ''shopha'' (edema), ''agni-nasha'' (loss of the power of digestion and metabolism), ''pandu'' (anemia), ''shula'' (pain), ''arsha'' (piles), ''pari-kartika'' (sawing pain), ''jwara'' (fever) and ''atisara'' (diarrhea).[30]

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The excessive use of ''yapana-basti'' results in ''shopha'' (edema), ''agni-nasha'' (loss of the power of digestion and metabolism), ''pandu'' (anemia), ''shula'' (pain), ''arsha'' (piles), ''pari-kartika'' (sawing pain), ''[[jwara]]'' (fever) and ''atisara'' (diarrhea).[30]

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A redactor expands the concise statements and the expanded statements into concised ones along with the addition of new thoughts in the old work, and puts it in new (revised) form.

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Therefore, Charak, having the excellent intelect and wisdom redacted this illustrious treatise, which was lacking as one-third of its present form. This incomplete or missing text was completed by Dridhabala, the resident of Panchanadpur, by adding 17 chapters of [[Chikitsa Sthana]], 12 chapters in [[Kalpa Sthana]] and [[Siddhi Sthana]] each. Total 41 chapters were added by Dridhabala. He collected the subject matter from different sources like picking up the grains, the completed the text in excellent form which is available today. Hence this text is not deficient in shabda (words) their meanings and free from textual blemishes. It is ''vichitrabhibhushitam'' (decorated/endowed/embellished) with thirty six ''~~tantrayuktis~~'' (canons of exposition). [36-40]

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Therefore, Charak, having the excellent intelect and wisdom redacted this illustrious treatise, which was lacking as one-third of its present form. This incomplete or missing text was completed by Dridhabala, the resident of Panchanadpur, by adding 17 chapters of [[Chikitsa Sthana]], 12 chapters in [[Kalpa Sthana]] and [[Siddhi Sthana]] each. Total 41 chapters were added by Dridhabala. He collected the subject matter from different sources like picking up the grains, the completed the text in excellent form which is available today. Hence this text is not deficient in shabda (words) their meanings and free from textual blemishes. It is ''vichitrabhibhushitam'' (decorated/endowed/embellished) with thirty six ''[[tantrayukti]]s'' (canons of exposition). [36-40]

=== [[Tantrayukti]] (canons of exposition/tricks to understand text) ===

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These ''[[tantrayukti]]s'' are found in concise/aphoristic or extended/expository form in all text to make the subject clear and understandable but where the text itself is composed inconcise/aphoristic form, they are adopted partially only. [45]

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====Importance of ''tantrayuktis'' ====

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As the Lotus blossom in ponds in the presence of Sun light, the dark house enlightened by the lamp, in the same way these ''~~tantrayuktis~~'' help to understand the treatise in holistic way i.e. ''prabodhan'' (knowledge) and ''prakashan'' (making clear).[46]

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As the Lotus blossom in ponds in the presence of Sun light, the dark house enlightened by the lamp, in the same way these ''[[tantrayukti]]s'' help to understand the treatise in holistic way i.e. ''prabodhan'' (knowledge) and ''prakashan'' (making clear).[46]

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==== The Application of ''tantrayuktis'' ====

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The person who is having the knowledge of one subject along with these ''~~tantrayuktis~~'', can understand the other subject also with the help of them. But one who is not conversant with ''~~tantrayuktis~~'' can not understand his own texts as well the others too at any cost, same as a person fails to get wealth in spite of all efforts when his fortune does not favors him. [47-48]

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The person who is having the knowledge of one subject along with these ''[[tantrayukti]]s'', can understand the other subject also with the help of them. But one who is not conversant with ''[[tantrayukti]]s'' can not understand his own texts as well the others too at any cost, same as a person fails to get wealth in spite of all efforts when his fortune does not favors him. [47-48]

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If a person does not know how to handle a weapon, he destroys himself by using the same. Similarly, the text/subject which is not understood well or properly, will destroy the person by practicing the same. On the other hand, as the weapon in the hands of wise protect him in trouble, in the same way the well understood text/treatise protect the physician in terms of his name fame and wealth too. [49]

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It is also said that the ''[[tantrayukti]]s'' will be described in detail again from critical analysis point of view, for understanding the good and bad qualities of this treatise ([[Charak Samhita]]) in ''uttar-tantra''. [50]

(Note: One thing which is important to mention here that this is a controversial statement given here because the present [[Charak Samhita]] which is available today, does not have any extension like ''uttar tantra''. So it requires further study and exploration of this subject matter.)

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*Purification therapies evacuate excess accumulated wastes from body leading to transient disturbance in homeostasis. Therefore utmost care of patient should be taken after purification therapies.

*The patient shall follow prescribed rules of diet and lifestyle for regaining positive health after purification.

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*If the rules are not followed properly, it leads to vitiation of ''vata dosha'' resulting in various ''vata'' related disorders.

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*If the rules are not followed properly, it leads to vitiation of ''[[vata dosha]]'' resulting in various ''[[vata]]'' related disorders.

*These disorders are treated with ''yapana basti'' i.e. medicated enema that sustain health.

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*The treatise shall be learnt and understood by applying techniques called ''tantrayukti'' (canons of exposition/tricks for understanding treatise).

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*The treatise shall be learnt and understood by applying techniques called ''[[tantrayukti]]'' (canons of exposition/tricks for understanding treatise).

== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences ) ==

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The term ''siddhi'' means accomplishment with perfection in the administration of therapies for the treatment of diseases.

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''Ahara'' (diet) is predominantly endowed with six ''rasas'' (taste) and they act through their properties by contradicting each other, resulting in equilibrium. Thus the patient should be given diet having mutually contradictory tastes, and mutually contradictory properties like unctuousness and ununctuousness alternatively till equilibrium is attained. Because the state of complete health as stated by Sushruta ie the the equilibrium state of ''dosha, dhatu, agni, mala'' causing pleasant state of soul, senses and mind. ''Samadosha samagnishcha samdhatu malkriyah''--–''Prasnnatmen driyamanah'' (Su. Su. 15/8).

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''Ahara'' (diet) is predominantly endowed with six ''rasas'' (taste) and they act through their properties by contradicting each other, resulting in equilibrium. Thus the patient should be given diet having mutually contradictory tastes, and mutually contradictory properties like unctuousness and ununctuousness alternatively till equilibrium is attained. Because the state of complete health as stated by Sushruta ie the the equilibrium state of ''[[dosha]], [[dhatu]], agni, [[mala]]'' causing pleasant state of soul, senses and mind. ''Samadosha samagnishcha samdhatu malkriyah''--–''Prasnnatmen driyamanah'' (Su. Su. 15/8).

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The ''ashta mahadosha'' mentioned in this chapter are all held responsible for the vitiation of ''~~doshas~~'' mainly the ''vata'', causing various disorders. Initiation of speech is the action of ''vata'' (''udana vayu'') so ''uchha bhashya'' (loudness) ''ati-bhashya'' (excessive speaking), jolting, constant sitting etc. cause various disorders. Thus it advisable as precautionary measure to avoid strain due to these activities, that one should speak slowly and less to prevent the disorders caused by the same. (13-14)

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The ''ashta mahadosha'' mentioned in this chapter are all held responsible for the vitiation of ''[[dosha]]s'' mainly the ''[[vata]]'', causing various disorders. Initiation of speech is the action of ''[[vata]]'' (''udana vayu'') so ''uchha bhashya'' (loudness) ''ati-bhashya'' (excessive speaking), jolting, constant sitting etc. cause various disorders. Thus it advisable as precautionary measure to avoid strain due to these activities, that one should speak slowly and less to prevent the disorders caused by the same. (13-14)

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Measures in terms of diet and life style having pacifying properties specially, ''[[vata]]'' along with ''[[pitta]]'' and ''[[kapha]]'' are helpful in managing the eight impediments.

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After the purification therapy, the patient becomes physically and mentally weak so the experienced physician advises the patient to gradually progress diet from lighter to heavier. Starting with ''peya'' (thin gruel) and ending with ''mamsa rasa'' (meat-soup) for the stimulation of ''agni'' (power of digestion and metabolism). In view of some scholars, this protocol of specific dietary regimen is necessary after ''vamana'' (emesis) and ''virechana'' (purgation) therapy only and not in ''niruha'' and ''shiro-virechana''.

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After the purification therapy, the patient becomes physically and mentally weak so the experienced physician advises the patient to gradually progress diet from lighter to heavier. Starting with ''peya'' (thin gruel) and ending with ''mamsa rasa'' (meat-soup) for the stimulation of ''agni'' (power of digestion and metabolism). In view of some scholars, this protocol of specific dietary regimen is necessary after ''[[vamana]]'' (emesis) and ''[[virechana]]'' (purgation) therapy only and not in ''niruha'' and ''shiro-virechana''.

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''Yapana basti''- ''Yapana basti'' means medicated preparation which can be used all the time for ''basti'' and they promote longevity, preserve health and cure of diseases too.

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''Yapana basti''- ''Yapana basti'' means medicated preparation which can be used all the time for ''[[basti]]'' and they promote longevity, preserve health and cure of diseases too.

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There are 216 ''~~bastis~~'' mentioned in this chapter for the maintenance of health and cure of disease, having various ingredients. Some of the ingredients are not available now or difficult to get but seems to be very effective, as referred in the literature and experienced by various scholars. These ''~~bastis~~'' are effective for the maintenance of health and cure of disease as it pacifies ''vata'' and considered as half treatment of any disease. It serves the purpose of ''virechana'' also as described by many scholars and it requires extensive clinical experience in this field. This ''uttara basti'' is very effective in gynecology disorders. It acts in the pelvic region /lower part of umbilical region due to that the ''apana vayu'' is pacified by the same.

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There are 216 ''[[basti]]s'' mentioned in this chapter for the maintenance of health and cure of disease, having various ingredients. Some of the ingredients are not available now or difficult to get but seems to be very effective, as referred in the literature and experienced by various scholars. These ''[[basti]]s'' are effective for the maintenance of health and cure of disease as it pacifies ''[[vata]]'' and considered as half treatment of any disease. It serves the purpose of ''[[virechana]]'' also as described by many scholars and it requires extensive clinical experience in this field. This ''uttara basti'' is very effective in gynecology disorders. It acts in the pelvic region /lower part of umbilical region due to that the ''apana vayu'' is pacified by the same.

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It is also very effective in ''vatashthila'' (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy). Various studies have been conducted in the Department of ''shalya tantra'' of IMS BHU in BPH cases. The ''basti'' was prepared with different ''kwatha'' and oily preparations like ''dashamoola kwatha'' and ''narayana taila''(oil)etc. After the application of this procedure, the signs and symptons like pain & swelling, urgency, dysurea, burning micturation were reduced to great extent and the size of prostate reduced. Those patients who required surgery, the bleeding during and after operation was less and removal of prostate was easier in comparison to the control group. The probable mechanism of action is increased permeability of cells, which results in exchange of materials between intra and extracellular space. ''Dashmula kwatha'' (decoction) and narayan tail are good for pacification of ''vata''. These remedies help to clean the urethral passage, decrease inflammation, edema and residual urine, relieving signs and symptoms of BPH. [1]

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It is also very effective in ''vatashthila'' (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy). Various studies have been conducted in the Department of ''shalya tantra'' of IMS BHU in BPH cases. The ''[[basti]]'' was prepared with different ''kwatha'' and oily preparations like ''dashamoola kwatha'' and ''narayana taila''(oil)etc. After the application of this procedure, the signs and symptons like pain & swelling, urgency, dysurea, burning micturation were reduced to great extent and the size of prostate reduced. Those patients who required surgery, the bleeding during and after operation was less and removal of prostate was easier in comparison to the control group. The probable mechanism of action is increased permeability of cells, which results in exchange of materials between intra and extracellular space. ''Dashmula kwatha'' (decoction) and narayan tail are good for pacification of ''[[vata]]''. These remedies help to clean the urethral passage, decrease inflammation, edema and residual urine, relieving signs and symptoms of BPH. [1]

So there are many benefits achieved by application of ''uttara basti'' in BPH and gynecological disorders as well as pelvic region diseases.

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Agnivesha, while composing this treatise followed the statements of his /guru preceptor Atreya. Since [[Ayurveda]] is a science of spirituality also, there is a tradition of worshiping gods and natural powers having good result of action. Thus after worshiping Lord Shiva, these medicated preparations are used, while chanting Vedic mantras and blowing conch-shell accompanied with the beating sound of ''pataha'' (hand-drum) as well as ''bheri'' (kettle drum). This helps to attain the real goal of life, ''tri-varga'' or the three basic desires of human life such as ''dharma'' (performance of duties), ''artha'' (satisfaction of senses with their objects / acquirement of wealth) and ''kama'' (fulfillment of desires).

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Thirty two ''[[tantrayukti]]s'' are described in ''uttar tantra'' of Sushruta samhita. The commentator of [[Charak Samhita]], Bhattar Harishchandra, has described forty ''[[Tantrayukti]]s''. So there is difference in number due to difference in opinion.

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The word ''~~Tantra Yukti~~'' is formed of two words, ''tantra'' and ''yukti''. ''Tantra'' means ''shastra''(treatise) like [[Ayurveda]].

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The word ''[[Tantrayukti]]'' is formed of two words, ''tantra'' and ''yukti''. ''Tantra'' means ''shastra''(treatise) like [[Ayurveda]].

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The word ''yukti'' means rational planning. So the word ''~~tantra yukti~~'' means the rational planning of compilation of treatise and treatment in scientific way. In the etiology, clinical features and management of diseases the application of tantra yukti is seen very frequently. For example, in the management of prameha the application of vikalp tantra yukti is seen in context of udaka pana/medicated water of different ingredients ~~(Ch~~.~~Chi~~.6/46) Similarly in the compilation of any treatise one word has been used in different context like prayojana, adhikarana and uhya etc. A compilation of any knowledge after its experience is very important for its preservation and future generation. “Vidhina pathan” (systematic studies) as mentioned in this chapter, reflect the importance of ~~tantra yuktis~~, as the procedure of study described in Vimana Sthana of Charak Samhita (8/ 7).

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The word ''yukti'' means rational planning. So the word ''[[tantrayukti]]'' means the rational planning of compilation of treatise and treatment in scientific way. In the etiology, clinical features and management of diseases the application of tantra yukti is seen very frequently. For example, in the management of prameha the application of vikalp tantra yukti is seen in context of udaka pana/medicated water of different ingredients [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 6/46] Similarly in the compilation of any treatise one word has been used in different context like prayojana, adhikarana and uhya etc. A compilation of any knowledge after its experience is very important for its preservation and future generation. “Vidhina pathan” (systematic studies) as mentioned in this chapter, reflect the importance of [[tantrayukti]]s, as the procedure of study described in [[Vimana Sthana]] of Charak Samhita (8/ 7).

There are two aim of these Tantra Yuktis, mentioned in Sushruta Samhita:

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#Arthayojana- The way of compilation of any treatise to make the meaning of words clear, or the specific meaning of the words.

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The importance and application of [[tantrayukti]] is mentioned as prabodhana (knowledge) and prakashana (making clear or manifest) in [[Charak Samhita]]. Sushruta said that having the knowledge of a single subject one can not become expert, even his own discipline requires a multi disciplinary knowledge for holistic approach as of [[Ayurveda]]. Charak has expressed this view in context of tantra yuktis that without knowing the same one can not understand his own subject as well as others.

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At the same time there is controversial remark is given after naming the thirty six [[tantrayukti]]s that the detail description will be given in uttar tantra, practically which is not present in the available text today. Over this issue Dr. Richa Vishvakarma has thrown some light by her small effort and concluded that-

=== Concluding [[Charak Samhita]] ===

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===Uttara Tantra===

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~~Ahe~~ available editions of [[Charak Samhita]] contain eight parts only. The other contemporary texts like Sushruta Samhita and Samhitas of Vagbhata have a separate additional section of Uttara-Tantra. The twelfth chapter of [[Siddhi Sthana]] Charak has mentioned about Uttara Tantra of [[Charak Samhita]]. So it is essential to emphasize on this issue and search the possibility of a section that has been perished in due course of time. Many controversies are raised on the existence and recognition of uttara-tantra of [[Charak Samhita]]. On the other hand, some scholars who belong to a later period have mentioned certain references in their work, which are claimed to be from uttara tantra of [[Charak Samhita]]. After a thorough study and scanning of available literature, it is concluded that Charak uttar tantra was existing up to the time of Nishchalakara (13th century AD.). Nishchalakara has quoted a number of references in Ratnaprabha, which are from uttar tantra of [[Charak Samhita]]. Furthermore, there is a need to discuss about existence of uttara tantra of [[Charak Samhita]] by more detailed study and scanning of literature of [[Ayurveda]] and allied literature.<ref>Vishwakarma R, Goswami PK. A review through Charaka Uttara-Tantra. AYU [serial online] 2013 [cited 2019 Jun 11];34:17-20. Available from: http://www.ayujournal.org/text.asp?2013/34/1/17/115438</ref>

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The available editions of [[Charak Samhita]] contain eight parts only. The other contemporary texts like Sushruta Samhita and Samhitas of Vagbhata have a separate additional section of Uttara-Tantra. The twelfth chapter of [[Siddhi Sthana]] Charak has mentioned about Uttara Tantra of [[Charak Samhita]]. So it is essential to emphasize on this issue and search the possibility of a section that has been perished in due course of time. Many controversies are raised on the existence and recognition of uttara-tantra of [[Charak Samhita]]. On the other hand, some scholars who belong to a later period have mentioned certain references in their work, which are claimed to be from uttara tantra of [[Charak Samhita]]. After a thorough study and scanning of available literature, it is concluded that Charak uttar tantra was existing up to the time of Nishchalakara (13th century AD.). Nishchalakara has quoted a number of references in Ratnaprabha, which are from uttar tantra of [[Charak Samhita]]. Furthermore, there is a need to discuss about existence of uttara tantra of [[Charak Samhita]] by more detailed study and scanning of literature of [[Ayurveda]] and allied literature.<ref>Vishwakarma R, Goswami PK. A review through Charaka Uttara-Tantra. AYU [serial online] 2013 [cited 2019 Jun 11];34:17-20. Available from: http://www.ayujournal.org/text.asp?2013/34/1/17/115438</ref>

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