Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Palasha Basti
Reference – The reference of this decoction enema is from Charaka Samhita – Siddhi Sthana, Chapter 3, verse 44-45. It’s the 5th Niruha Vasti – decoction enema defined on this chapter.
Title evaluation & mode of motion – It is a uncommon sort of enema recipe defined by Acharya Charaka, whereby there is just one major ingredient within the preparation, Palasha – Butea monosperma.
In fact, there are different substances (herbs) within the kalka dravya i.e. herbs for making paste, as part of preparation, however it’s usually the substances / herbs used within the preparation of Kashaya that we depend whereas giving a title for the preparation.
Palasha is the one major ingredient and in addition the chief ingredient and therefore the title Palasha Basti. The a part of Palasha for use within the preparation has not been specified by the writer. So, by default it’s Palasha Mula i.e. roots of Butea monosperma that must be thought-about and brought on this context.
Motion – This vasti successfully cures illnesses like gulma, udavarta, anaha and many others. however what has been talked about proper at first is eye-catching i.e. balavarna krt i.e. it bestows and restores energy and complexion.
Sort of Vasti – Palasha Basti is a sort of Niruha or Asthapana Vasti during which the natural decoction ready with Palasha is run as enema, after making ready the recipe in accordance with classical methodology.
Palasha Asthapana / Niruha Vasti (Basti)
जलद्विकंसेऽष्टपलंपलाशात्पक्त्वारसोऽर्धाढकमात्रशेषः|
कल्कैर्वचामागधिकापलाभ्यांयुक्तःशताह्वाद्विपलेनचापि||४४||
ससैन्धवःक्षौद्रयुतःसतैलोदेयोनिरूहोबलवर्णकारी|
आनाहपार्श्वामययोनिदोषान्गुल्मानुदावर्तरुजंचहन्यात्||४५||
(Cha.Si.Sth.3/44, 45)
Elements
- For the preparation of Kashaya / Kwatha – decoction
Palasha (mula) – Eight Palas in amount
Jala – water – Two Kamsas – 128 pala in amount
(Be aware – 1 pala = 48 grams)
- For preparation of Kalka – paste
Paste must be ready with the under talked about substances –
– Vaca – Acorus calamus – 1 pala
– Magadhika – Piper longum – 1 pala
– Satahva – Anethum graveolens – Dill seeds – 2 pala
- For Sneha – oil / ghee, Makshika – honey and Saindhava lavana – rock salt, the amount has not been specified. This implies to say that, they need to be taken as talked about classically within the texts and the amount of every must be proportionate to the opposite substances used within the recipe.
Be aware – The optimum amount of Vasti Dravya is 12 Prasrta i.e. 24 pala – 1152 grams roughly or 1200 ml roughly. Even this dose can’t be given to the affected person as a result of the colon doesn’t retain such a big amount and there will probably be rapid rejection. These days solely 450-600 ml is given as per capability of people after trial doses. If we maintain it to 600ml additionally, will probably be half of the textually prescribed amount i.e. 6 prasrta or 12 pala.
The amount of substances shall be decreased for sensible functions, proportionally or 12 prasrta must be ready and divided into two parts or the precise amount of what has been prescribed for Palasha Basti must be ready and one eighth of ready Kwatha – decoction must be taken and different substances added after proportionally decreasing their amount.
Technique of Preparation of Palasha Basti
Going by the textual reference of Palasha Vasti, the amount of the ultimate Kashaya ready from Palasha itself is 32 palas i.e. 16 prasrta, which undoubtedly exceeds the usual dose of Kashaya Vasti i.e. 12 Prasrta.
So, a smart doctor ought to put together this recipe by following Acharya Charaka’s directions whereas proportionally decreasing the talked about substances in such a approach that the ultimate product obtained is 12 prasrta. He shall additionally plan in accordance to the person intestine permeability as per current day context (as defined above) and customise it accordingly.
Saindhava Lavana – rock salt, Makshika – honey, Sneha – fat (oil, ghee), Kalka – paste of talked about substances and Kwatha – decoction of Palasha – must be combined in that chronology till they type a homogenous combination. Avapa just isn’t talked about on this context, the amount of decoction (kwatha) itself may be saved little extra. The resultant combination shall be administered as Vasti, following the ideas of administering Niruha / Asthapana Vasti.
For Sensible functions
Beneath talked about calculations may be considered for making ready 12 prasrta vasti –
- Saindhava Lavana = 1 karsha = 12 gram roughly
- Makshika – honey = 2 Prasrta = 192 grams
- Sneha – Any Vatahara Taila – Ksheerabala Taila or Tila Taila ideally (for the reason that indications for this enema contains vata circumstances primarily) – 3 Prasrta – 288 grams
- Kalka – Vacadi Kalka – Paste of Vaca, Magadhika and Satahva collectively (one fourth of talked about amount) = 1 Prasrta = 96 grams
- Kwatha – Palasha Kwatha (one fourth of talked about amount) = 4 Prasrta
Avapa has not been talked about on this context. The entire amount of the Palasha Vasti sums as much as 10 Prasrta, roughly 1 litre. Half of this amount i.e. 500ml can be utilized for 1 vasti administration, for sensible functions.
For Kashaya – Palasha (8 pala) and Water (128 pala) are taken in 1:16 proportion, boiled and diminished to 1 fourth i.e. 32 palas or 16 Prasrta. A portion of this (one fourth i.e. 8 pala = 4 prasrta, which ought to suffice for the preparation as per classical reference) shall be taken, after filtering it.
Advantages & Possible Mode of Motion of Palasa Niruha Vasti
Palasha Niruha Vasti is alleged to bestow the under talked about advantages –
- Bala-Varnakari – This enema promotes and restores energy, color and complexion.
This motion could also be biphasic –
– result in (improve) bala and varna in these wanting it and
– to revive bala and varna in those that have misplaced it
The primary motion is as a result of composition and motion of vasti dravya.
Coming to its restorative capabilities by way of bala and varna, it’s helpful in all circumstances whereby the particular person is affected by lack of energy and complexion. Bala and Varna belong to the territory of motion of balanced Udana Vata, although not specified within the actions of this enema recipe. And Palasa Basti primarily acts on Apana Vata. So, since all vatas are interconnected with one another, together with their capabilities, we have to contemplate ‘udana vata dysfunctions and problems brought on by predominant vitiation of apana vata and its affect over udana’ on this context. When apana vata is balanced, its affect on Udana will reduce and therefore bala and varna will probably be restored.
Udana Vata governs capabilities of coronary heart and lungs, the chest organs, being a chest dosha. When it’s put into imbalance the circulation of vitamins and oxygen will probably be hampered. It will result in bala and varna hani.
- Anaha – Anaha is a situation triggered as a result of blockage of passages of faeces and fart. This results in constipation. It happens in two methods. If it is because of accumulation of ama within the abdomen resulting in obstruction of passages, it’s referred to as amaja anaha. When it is because of accumulation of faeces within the colon, it’s referred to as purishaja anaha. This Vasti may be mentioned as an efficient treatment for Purishaja Anaha and might also have an prolonged profit over Amaja Anaha as effectively. Constipation and accumulation of gases within the colon may cause many signs and illnesses in the long term, if it isn’t addressed. It is usually going to pollute the colon, the chief web site of vata and will trigger generalized vata problems in the end of time. Palasa Vasti is extremely efficient in eradicating these blocks within the colon and in addition as for constipation and signs brought on by the identical. Anaha additionally contains obstruction of urine. Palasa Vasti is subsequently helpful in eradicating urinary obstruction as effectively. Constipation and urinary points are at all times operating hand in hand for the reason that colon and bladder are neighbouring organs.
- Parshvamaya – Parshvamaya means illnesses of the flanks. It is a generalized model. It’s a broad-spectrum phrase for the reason that Amaya phrase has been used, which implies illness. It additionally means ache. So, we are able to concise the dialogue to ‘flank ache’. We are able to additionally maintain it as ‘sides of stomach’ due to the function of this Vasti in balancing apana vata. Any painful situation of the ‘sides of stomach’ brought on by some illness or pathogenesis happening within the visceral organs or as part of vata aggravation may be thought-about right here. Circumstances like adhmana – distension of stomach on account of numerous causes, primarily vata in origin, atopa – gurgling sounds within the stomach, gulma – painful stomach circumstances, anaha – constipation, shula – colic and many others presenting with ache in stomach flanks shall be thought-about. The prolonged motion could also be on urah parshva i.e. sides of the chest as effectively (in circumstances like pleural ache and many others.).
- Yoni Dosha – That is additionally a broad-spectrum time period and contains all doshic circumstances of vagina in particular and your complete feminine genital system normally. Primarily, the vata sort of illnesses occurring in yoni with painful signs are perfect circumstances to obtain and be benefitted by Vasti. Yoni afflictions of pitta and kapha can’t be ignored for the reason that time period dosha has been talked about. This can be a gamechanger for ladies and will probably be useful in strengthening the yoni and in addition remedy the doshic illnesses therein. Yoni and its capabilities are additionally carried out by Apana Vata and Palasa Vasti is a perfect Vasti for Apana Vata dysfunctions.
- Gulma – This situation encompasses big selection of illnesses inflicting spreading ache and different disturbing signs occurring in flanks, area of the chest (epigastric ache and discomfort), navel and within the area of urinary bladder (hypogastric area), normally – virtually stomach space. That is brought on by completely different doshas and in addition by rakta (in girls) however the pathogenesis is dominated by vata. Since there isn’t any specification of the kind of Gulma within the indications, all kinds of Gulma may be thought-about, however it could be a great vasti in treating Vataja Gulma.
- Udavarta Ruja – Udavarta is a situation whereby Vata has an irregular course and tends to maneuver upwards as an alternative of its regular course of transferring in downward route. It’s triggered on account of forcible obstruction of the physique’s pure urges, primarily faeces (urge to defecate), urine (urge to urinate) and fart. It might embrace different vegas – urges additionally. When udavarta occurs, the upward transferring vata causes ache and discomfort in all areas the place it strikes, creating strain on organs and tissues therein. Palasa Vasti helps in reverting this motion and would assist in inflicting vatanulomana – channelizing vata into its regular downward motion. The function of this vasti in clearing the blocks in colon and urinary bladder i.e. in clearing constipation and urinary obstruction can even assist in its therapeutic results.
Motion on Doshas
From the above dialogue, it’s clear that Palasha Vasti is extremely helpful in vata circumstances, in treating vata problems, primarily these brought on by apana vata and in addition in balancing apana vata. Its therapeutic motion on Udana Vata can also be considerable.
Motion on Dhatus
‘Balakrt’ is among the therapeutic advantages of Palasha Vasti, as mentioned within the ‘advantages of palasa vasti’ above. Bala will depend on many components, however primarily on the standard and amount of mamsa dhatu – the muscle tissue. Since Palasa Vasti has a ‘strengthening function’ it’s best for mamsa dhatu. On this approach, it’s also a Brimhana Vasti.
Motion on Malas
Palasha Vasti has a possible function in eradicating the obstructions within the colon and urinary bladder. It has been appreciated within the remedy of anaha, which incorporates obstructions within the colon, impaction of faeces and accumulation of fart and in addition urinary obstruction. So, it’s the greatest recipe for constipation, flatulence and urinary obstruction.
