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At Shree Vishwavrinda Ayurveda & Panchakarma Clinic, led by Dr. Avinash Shimpi, Basti is offered as part of their Panchakarma services, alongside Vamana, Virechana, Basti, and Nasya.
Basti is one of the most important therapies in Panchakarma (the five main cleansing and rejuvenation procedures in Ayurveda). The word Basti literally means “bladder” in Sanskrit, as traditionally the therapy was administered using animal bladders; today, modern methods are used.
It is often described as an Ayurvedic enema therapy, but it is much more therapeutic than a simple cleansing enema. In Basti, medicated oils (Taila) or herbal decoctions (Kashaya) are gently introduced into the rectum. From there, the medicine is absorbed into the deeper tissues, working on the colon, nerves, muscles, joints, and balancing the entire body.
Ayurveda says, “Basti is half of all treatments” because it is the most effective way to balance Vata dosha — the dosha responsible for movement, nervous system function, pain, and degeneration.
When Vata is imbalanced, it causes issues like constipation, back pain, arthritis, sciatica, dryness, insomnia, and anxiety. Basti helps pacify Vata and restore balance.