Yapana basti
The word ‘yapana’ means to sustain or to maintain. The therapeutic enema (basti) intended for sustaining life is termed as ‘Yapana basti’. It is indicated in chronic and critical conditions like urolithiasis (ashmari), insanity (unmada), obstinate urinary diseases (prameha), abdominal distension (adhmana), vatarakta.[Cha.Sa. Siddhi Sthana 12/16] It is used for providing instant nourishment and strength. In current practices, yapana basti is mainly used in disease of shukra and asthi dhatu like infertility and lumbar spondylosis etc.. The present chapter deals with specific indications of yapana basti and its utility in current practices.
| Section/Chapter/topic | Concepts/Basti/Yapana basti |
|---|---|
| Authors |
Kulkarni Gajanan1, Deole Y.S. 2 Bhatt Hemisha2 |
| Reviewer & Editor | Basisht G.3 |
| Affiliations |
1 Consultant, Ayurveda Clinic, Pune, India 2 Department of Kayachikitsa, G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India 3 Rheumatologist, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. |
| Correspondence emails |
ayurgk@yahoo.co.in, dryogeshdeole@gmail.com, carakasamhita@gmail.com |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre, I.T.R.A., Jamnagar, India |
| Date of publication: | August 25, 2023 |
| DOI | 10.47468/CSNE.2023.e01.s09.146 |
Etymology and derivation
The word ‘Yapana’ is derived from combination of ya + nich + lyut. ‘Yapya’ means to be expelled or to be discharged. [Monnier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 1899]
Synonyms
Following words are synonymous to yapana.
- Dharanam – to maintain [Su. Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/12]
- Poshanam – to nourish [Su. Sa. Nidana Sthana 14/30]
- Rog-shamanam – to pacify disease [ Su. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 6/13]
- Yatrakara- supporting journey of life [ Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 18/39]
- The basti which promotes longevity of life is ‘yapana basti’ [Chakrapani on Cha. Sa. Siddhi Sthana 12/17]
- Pranadharana- sustain viatality [Arundatta A.Hr. Kalpa Sthana 14/29]
Difference in Yapana and Anuvasana basti
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