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. 2017 Jul-Sep;8(3):194-199.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaim.2016.11.001. Epub 2017 Mar 17.

Comparative study of Anuvasana Basti with constant and escalating dose as an alternative to Snehapana in Purvakarma of Vamana and Virechana

Priyadarshani Arvind Kadus  1 , Surendra M Vedpathak  2
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Comparative study of Anuvasana Basti with constant and escalating dose as an alternative to Snehapana in Purvakarma of Vamana and Virechana

Priyadarshani Arvind Kadus et al. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2017 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Background: Snehapana is the essential step prior to Vamana and Virechana (therapeutic vomiting and purgation). But it was found that 10-15% patients are reluctant towards Snehapana hence may deprive the benefits of Shodhana. These inconveniences made us think about effective alternative to counter drawbacks of Snehapana. On the basis of literature review and pilot study, it was confirmed that, Anuvasana Basti can be administered as an alternative for Snehapana.

Objective: To evaluate samyak snigdha lakshana achieved by administration of Anuvasana Basti and to evaluate outcomes of Vamana and Virechana.

Materials and methods: Specially designed basti pouches were used according to doses. In group A, constant dose of processed sesame oil (120 ml) and rock salt (500 mg) was used. In group B, the dose was escalating started with 120 ml and 500 mg with 25 ml and 100 mg increase in sesame oil and rock salt respectively for maximum seven days.

Results: Patients from group B showed better results than group A i.e. 29 patients showed symptoms of proper oleation. Mridu koshtha required minimum dose and duration for getting proper symptoms of oleation. Outcome of Vamana and Virechana were also very promising.

Conclusions: Hence it can be concluded that Anuvasana Basti in escalating dose can be used as an alternative for Snehapana.

Keywords: Anuvasana Basti; Snehapana; Vamana; Virechana.

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Distribution of patients according to grades of samyak snigdha lakshana within dharana kala of Anuvasana Basti.
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