Holistic Approach to Female Uttar Basti - A Review Article

Abstract

In Ayurveda, Basti is considered as Ardhchikitsa by some Acharyas and as a complete therapeutic procedure by others due to its Vast areas of action. As defined by Acharya Charak, Basti is of three types and among them; Uttar Basti has been highlighted for most of the uro-genital disorders in both males and females. As it gives quick relief and can easily be practiced in OPD basis, it outpowers other systems of medicine and can be used as alternative for invasive intervention. Vaginal douching and Urethral douching have been practiced already but Uttar Basti has a far wider scope in terms of disease diversity. Through this article, an attempt has been made to review Uttarbasti through classical texts to understand the concept of Uttarbasti and to understand its mode of action with its importance in clinical practice.