It is the procedure of therapeutic enema. It is considered to be one of the most important Panchkarma Procedure because it can correct control and eliminate the Vata dosha. According to Ayurvedic belief Vata plays a major role in pathogenesis of a disease, hence Basti treatment can be used for almost all diseases. It is termed as ardhachikitsa. Varsha rutu (i.e. period between July to September) is a classical period for detoxification of your body through Basti.
As name indicates Tikta Mean bitter taste medicines which are responsible for improving digestion and Metabolism are prepaired with Kshir means milk. And this preparation is used for basti. Hence it is called as Tikta-kshir-basti.
Tikta-kshir-basti can be used in the treatment of following diseases:- Basti can treat each and every disease, Arthritis, Cervical Spondylosis, Lumbar Spondylosis, Gout, , Paralysis, Parkinsonism, Hyperactivity, Piles, Jaundice, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Stomachache, Cancer, Pimples, Hair Fall, Dandruff, Urticaria, Intestinal Cleansing, Liver Diseases, Asitice, Chronic allergic disorders, Chronic indigestion, Chronic fever, General Detoxification
Commonly the procedure details are as follows:-
Pre-Procedure:- it includes Snehan ( Massage) & Swedan(Steam) Full Body For total 6 Days Day Second to Day Seventh.
Procedure:- Oil, Ghrut, kadha made in Milk around 100 ml quantity is incorporated through anus with a simple rubber catheter and syringe. It is totally painless procedure.
First And Last Day Only oil or Ghruta is Used and rest Six days Massage Steam and Tikta Kshir basti is Given.
After-procedure:- No major after procedure is involved in this type of Panchkarma. Patient may have to pass stool if required.
Please refer this chart for Complete Description of procedure
| Days | Procedure done in Clinic | Time required |
| 1st Day | Only Basti (enema) with Oil /Ghruta | 10 Minuets |
| 2nd Day | Massage Steam and then Basti with Kadha Prepaired with Milk |
1 & ½ Hour |
| 3rd Day | Massage Steam and then Basti with Kadha Prepaired with Milk | 1 & ½ Hour |
| 4th Day | Massage Steam and then Basti with Kadha Prepaired with Milk | 1 & ½ Hour |
| 5th Day | Massage Steam and then Basti with Kadha Prepaired with Milk | 1 & ½ Hour |
| 6th Day | Massage Steam and then Basti with Kadha Prepaired with Milk | 1 & ½ Hour |
| 7th Day | Massage Steam and then Basti with Kadha Prepaired with Milk | 1 & ½ Hour |
| 8th Day | Only Basti (enema) with Oil /Ghruta | 10 Minuets |
This is how Tikta Kshir Basti is Done.
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