Role of Basti in Manasaroga - A Review

Abstract

Absolute health is a constitute of a healthy mind in a healthy body. While defining health, Ayurveda clarifies the importance of maintaining the clarity of mind, the sense organs, and the body’s normal physiological functions. Ayu (life) is an amalgamation of Shareera, Indriya, Satwa, and Atma which signifies the concept of psychosomatism in Ayurveda. WHO states, “Health is a complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The increase in the level of stress in today’s time gives a huge surge of Manovikara. In Ayurveda many references of Manas and the treatment of Manovikara are available. Manovikara is caused by vitiated Vata Dosha i.e., (Prana, Udana, and Vyana Vayu). Vata Dosha is said to be the controller and prompter of Manah. Basti Karma is the most important among Panchakarma procedures due to its multidimensional approaches. It is the major and most successful treatment modality for Vata Vikaras, Acharya Charaka mentioned Basti Karma as Ardha Chikitsa while some authors consider it as the Purna Chikitsa for Vataja Vikaras. It is effective in treating diseases of almost all Srotas where Vata Dosha is involved. Here an attempt is made to project at one place the available references of Basti Chikitsa in Manovikara.