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== Dose ==

== Dose ==

<p style="text-align:justify;">The dose of matra basti is half of dose of anuvasana basti i.e. one and half pala. (72 ml) [Su.Sa. 37/55-56] Charak and Vagbhata state that dose of matra basti is same as lowest dose of internal oleation (hrasva matra of snehapana).<ref name="ref1"></ref> It is the dose which gets digested in 6 hrs duration. However, it depends on strength of digestion of person (agni bala) and it is individual specific. Hence, for general administration purpose, the standard dose of matra basti might have been fixed as 1 ½ pala [72 ml approximately] . In current practices, 60 to 70 ml oil is administered in matra basti. </p>

<p style="text-align:justify;">The dose of matra basti is half of dose of anuvasana basti i.e. one and half pala. (72 ml) [Su.Sa. 37/55-56] Charak and Vagbhata state that dose of matra basti is same as lowest dose of internal oleation (hrasva matra of snehapana).<ref name="ref1">Kaviraj Atrideva Gupta, Vidhyotini Hindi commentary on Asthangahridhya of Maharshi Vagbhata Sutra Sathna Chapter 19/ 67. Varanasi Chaukhambha Prakashan, reprinted V.S., 2073; 169.</ref> It is the dose which gets digested in 6 hrs duration. However, it depends on strength of digestion of person (agni bala) and it is individual specific. Hence, for general administration purpose, the standard dose of matra basti might have been fixed as 1 ½ pala [72 ml approximately] . In current practices, 60 to 70 ml oil is administered in matra basti. </p>

== Special attributes of matra Basti ==

== Special attributes of matra Basti ==

<p style="text-align:justify;">It promotes strength. It leads to easy elimination of mala (stool) and mutra (urine), and it performs brimhana (nourishment) in the body. It cures diseases due to vata dosha. It can always be administered in all seasons and is devoid of adverse effects.<ref name="ref2"></ref> </p>

<p style="text-align:justify;">It promotes strength. It leads to easy elimination of mala (stool) and mutra (urine), and it performs brimhana (nourishment) in the body. It cures diseases due to vata dosha. It can always be administered in all seasons and is devoid of adverse effects.<ref name="ref2">Pandey Gangasahay, editor. Pt. Kashinath Sastri Vidhyotini Hindi commentary on Charaka Samhita of Agnivesha, Siddhi Sthan Adhyaya 4/54. Varanasi: Chaukumba Bharti Academy, 2015; 1013.</ref> </p>

== Diet & code of conduct ==

== Diet & code of conduct ==

Vriddha Vagbhata has restricted day sleep after being treated with matra basti.<ref name="ref3"></ref>

Vriddha Vagbhata has restricted day sleep after being treated with matra basti.<ref name="ref3">Prof. Ravidatta Tripathy, Ashtanga Samgraha, sutrasthanam, published by Chaukhambha Sanskrit Pratisthan, Delhi, 2018 ed, P.No. 503, (A.S. Su. 28/8)</ref>

== Benefits and types of sneha used in matra basti ==

== Benefits and types of sneha used in matra basti ==

<p style="text-align:justify;">The unctuous substances (sneha dravya) include ghrita (ghee), taila (oil), vasa (muscle fats) and majja (bone marrow). Each of these have specific properties, and accordingly it yields its beneficial effects. Sneha in general is vatahara (pacifying vata), mridukara (produces softness in the channels and tissues, in turn helps for easy elimination of waste substances) and removes the obstruction of channels produced by the mala (waste products). <ref name="ref4"></ref> </p>

<p style="text-align:justify;">The unctuous substances (sneha dravya) include ghrita (ghee), taila (oil), vasa (muscle fats) and majja (bone marrow). Each of these have specific properties, and accordingly it yields its beneficial effects. Sneha in general is vatahara (pacifying vata), mridukara (produces softness in the channels and tissues, in turn helps for easy elimination of waste substances) and removes the obstruction of channels produced by the mala (waste products). <ref name="ref4">Agnivesha, Charak Samhita, Siddhisthan1/7, Vol -2, editor Brahmanand Tripathi, Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi 2007. pp. 26–28.</ref> </p>

== Diet regimen before administration of matra basti ==

== Diet regimen before administration of matra basti ==

<p style="text-align:justify;">Matra Basti should not be given after heavy food intake and snigdha ahara (unctuous food) because fat intake by both routes simultaneously gives rise to mada (stupor) and murchha (altered conscious state). Before matra basti, the patient should avoid intake of excessively dry food (ruksha ahara), because it causes depletion of bala (strength) and varna (colour).<ref name="ref5"></ref> <br/>Therefore, before matra basti, patients should be given a diet with less fats. . The patient should be given yusha (soup of vegetables and/or pulses), ksheera (milk), mamsrasa (soup prepared with meat) or any diet which is suitable to patient in less quantity i.e.3/4th of routine diet.<ref name="ref5" /> </p>

<p style="text-align:justify;">Matra Basti should not be given after heavy food intake and snigdha ahara (unctuous food) because fat intake by both routes simultaneously gives rise to mada (stupor) and murchha (altered conscious state). Before matra basti, the patient should avoid intake of excessively dry food (ruksha ahara), because it causes depletion of bala (strength) and varna (colour).<ref name="ref5">Kaviraj Ambikadutta Shastri, Ayurveda Tattva Sandipika, Hindi commentary on Sushruta Samhita of Maharshi Sushruta, Chikitsa Sthana Chapter 37/55-56-57. Varanasi, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Reprinted, 2015; 2015</ref> <br/>Therefore, before matra basti, patients should be given a diet with less fats. . The patient should be given yusha (soup of vegetables and/or pulses), ksheera (milk), mamsrasa (soup prepared with meat) or any diet which is suitable to patient in less quantity i.e.3/4th of routine diet.<ref name="ref5" /> </p>

== Indications ==

== Indications ==