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| + | == Contraindications == |
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| + | There are no reported contraindications for madhutailika basti. According to general contraindications, it should not be administered in ajirna (indigestion), and other similar conditions having the dominance of ama (undigested material). |
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| + | == Duration and schedule of therapy == |
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| + | Sushruta describes that it can be administered according to niruha krama implemented in yoga basti or kala basti or karma basti krama. According to strength of dosha, patient and disease, it can be administered daily or alternate with anuvasana basti. The minimum duration needed to observe some changes is 8 days. It can be administered up to 16 days according to conditions. |
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| + | == Advantages of madhutailika basti == |
| + | Madhutailika basti has following advantages over other basti.<ref>[Su.Sa. Chiktsa Sthana 38/97-98-99]</ref> |
| + | # It has broad spectrum of activity without any complications. |
| + | # There are no restrictions for patients for travelling in vehicles, sexual act and diet. |
| + | # It can be administered at any time according to willingness of patient. |
| + | # It can be administered in all seasons. |
| + | # It causes dosha nirharana (elimination of dosha) and enhances bala (strength) and varna (complexion). |
| + | # It can be administered in healthy person for ritushodhana (seasonal purification). |
| + | # As it is mild in nature, it can be administered in tender persons, alpadoshayukta (having mild dosha vitiation), mridukoshthi (soft bowel person). |
| + | # It is applied for purification purpose as well as nourishing therapy. |
| + | # The single basti provides siddhi (success), so it is known to be the best basti among the basti therapy. |
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