Uttar Basti- A critical review
Journal Title: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
In Ayurvedic Gynecology Sthanik Chikitsa (Local therapies) are the specialized treatment procedures. These procedures basically deal with the disorders of Tryavarta Yoni (Three coverings of Vagina). Vitiation of Vata is mainly responsible for Yoniroga and Artava Vikara. "Basti" is best Vata Shamana Chikitsa. Out of this Uttar Basti is most widely used and unique treatment concept of Stree Roga. In this Study Uttar Basti is reviewed through ancient texts and an effort is made to understand the concept of Uttar Basti.
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Rashmi Sharma, Chandan Singh
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