Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Koshatakyadi Basti
Reference – The reference of this decoction enema is from Charaka Samhita – Siddhi Sthana, Chapter 3, verse 56-57. It’s the 10th Niruha Vasti – decoction enema defined on this chapter.
Identify evaluation & mode of motion
That is an enema recipe ready with a variety of substances led by Koshataki – Luffa acutangula as the primary ingredient talked about within the preparation. The naming of the recipe additionally follows the norm of nomenclature of preparations, formulations or recipes by their first or most necessary ingredient within the mixture.
– Koshataki – Luffa acutangula
– Adi – others
– Basti / Vasti – enema
Koshatakyadi Basti = enema ready with Koshataki and different herbs (talked about under).
Motion – Phalashruti – i.e. record of indications of this recipe level in direction of this recipe being ‘one of the best one’ for all kapha problems and particularly for these having mandagni – weak digestion fireplace and power and anna dwesha – aversion in direction of meals.
Sort of Vasti – Koshatakyadi Vasti is a kind of Niruha or Asthapana Vasti wherein the natural decoction ready with Koshataki and different substances is run as enema.
Koshatakyadi Asthapana / Niruha Vasti (Basti)
कोषातकारग्वधदेवदारुशार्ङ्गेष्टमूर्वाकुटजार्कपाठाः |
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तान्सर्षपैलामदनैःसकुष्ठैरक्षप्रमाणैःप्रसृतैश्चयुक्तान्|
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दद्यान्निरूहंकफरोगिणेज्ञोमन्दाग्नयेचाप्यशनद्विषेच|
Elements
- For the preparation of Kashaya / Kwatha – decoction
10 Prasrtha – 4 palas (1 prasrtha = 2 palas = 96 grams) i.e. 960 grams of Kashaya must be ready utilizing the under talked about substances, every taken in equal amount (the ultimate ready Kashaya must be 10 prastha).
– Koshataki – Luffa acutangula
– Aragvadha – Cassia fistula
– Devadaru – Cedrus deodara
– Sarngesta / Gujna – Abrus precatorius
– Murva – Marsdenia tenacissima
– Kutaja – Holarrhena antidysenterica
– Arka – Calotropis gigantea
– Patha – Cissampelos pareira
– Kulattha – Dolichos biflorus – Horse gram
– Brhati – Solanum indicum (Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum)
- For preparation of Kalka – paste
Paste must be ready with 1 aksha – 12 grams every of the under talked about substances –
– Sarsapa – Brassica juncea / Brassica campestris – mustard seeds
– Ela – Elettaria cardamom – cardamom
– Madana – Randia dumetorum
– Kustha – Saussurea lappa
- For Sneha
1 prasrta – 2 pala – 96 grams every of the under talked about oils must be taken
– Phala or Madanaphala Taila – oil ready from fruits of Randia dumetorum
– Sarsapa Taila – mustard oil
- Saindhava Lavana – Rock salt must be taken as talked about within the classics – 1 karsha = 12 grams amount.
- Madhu / Maksika – Honey – Honey must be taken in a amount of 1 prasrta = 2 pala = 96 grams.
- For Avapa – Kshara – alkali must be taken in amount of 1 prasrta = 2 pala = 96 grams.
Methodology of preparation of Koshatakyadi Vasti
Going by way of the amount of substances talked about by Acharya Charaka within the preparation of Koshatakyadi Vasti, the general amount of the preparation sums as much as greater than 12 prasrta which is the usual most dose of Kashaya / Asthapana / Niruha Vasti. The amount, as a rule, mustn’t exceed 12 Prasrta.
So, a smart doctor ought to put together this recipe by following Acharya Charaka’s directions whereas proportionally lowering the talked about substances in such a manner that the ultimate product obtained is 12 prasrta.
These days we’re not administering 12 prasrtas in a single sitting for enema as a result of the intestine doesn’t permeate or tolerate such a big amount. So, the entire amount of vasti dravya i.e. enema liquid given in a single sitting is saved to lower than half of the optimum most amount. This is dependent upon the Yukti – situational understanding and expertise of the physicians and differs in the way in which every doctor plans the identical.
Alternatively, the vasti could also be ready as per directions by Acharya Charaka and the ultimate amount of preparation is split into 3-4 doses and administered as many instances. It will reduce the issue of getting ready the medication each time, however however the medication could lose its freshness and therefore the way in which it acts. Subsequently, it’s advisable to organize the Vasti liquid each time however the arithmetic of the used substances must be proportionally decreased in order to convey the ultimate preparation to the specified dosage for one sitting.
For sensible functions
Under talked about calculations might be considered for getting ready 12 prasrta vasti splendid for Kapha people or Kapha problems.
- Saindhava Lavana = 1 karsha = 12 grams roughly
- Makshika – honey = 3 Prasrta = 288 grams
- Sneha – Madanaphala and Sarsapa Taila collectively = 1 ½ Prasrta = 3 pala (1 ½ pala every) = 144 grams
- Kalka – paste of Sarsapa and so on herbs – 1 Prasrta = 96 grams
- Kashaya – Koshatakyadi Kashaya – 5 Prasrta = 480 grams or ml
- Avapa = Ksara = 1 ½ Prasrta = 144 grams
So, this sums as much as 12 prasrta normal dose and in addition as designed for Kapha people.
Half of this amount might be splendid for sensible functions. So, calculations must be performed accordingly.
For Kashaya – Koshataki and so on herbs must be taken in equal proportion. They need to be pounded and their coarse powder is obtained. 1 portion of this powder must be boiled with 8 elements of water and decreased to at least one eighth and filtered.
Advantages of Koshatakyadi Niruha Vasti
Koshatakyadi Niruha Vasti is alleged to bestow the under talked about advantages –
- Kapha roga – it’s an unparalleled enema recipe for these affected by any Kapha roga. So, we are able to increase our thought course of to the broad spectrum of kapha problems. At any time when there may be morbid kapha predominance within the physique resulting in any kapha dysfunction, this enema could also be considered. Vamana – therapeutic emesis is one of the best remedy for kapha problems. However when Vamana isn’t yielding higher leads to kapha problems, we could take into consideration involvement of vata within the course of and therefore Vasti will come into play. Whilst such, this enema might be efficient for kapha and kapha problems. We will additionally consider administering this vasti in kapha problems or kapha predominant individuals in whom vamana is contraindicated or they’re in a state of affairs whereby vamana can’t be administered.
Signs of Kapha enhance as defined within the context of Kapha Vrddhi Lakshanas might be thought of for administering this enema, like –
– Agni sadana – diminution of digestive fireplace and therefore deterioration of digestion capability, resulting in mandagni associated problems
– Praseka – extreme salivation, which is indicative of enhance of kapha
– Alasya – laziness, procrastination
– Gourava – heaviness of the physique
– Shvaitya – whitish discoloration of the physique elements
– Shaitya – extreme and uncontrolled coldness within the physique
– Shlatha angatva – looseness of the physique elements
– Shvasa – dyspnoea, shortness of breath or ailments presenting with problem in respiratory – like bronchial asthma, bronchitis and so on
– Kasa – cough and ailments having cough as symptom
– Atinidrata – extreme sleepiness
Different Kapha predominant metabolic / systemic problems like weight problems, diabetes, hypothyroidism, melancholy, metabolic syndrome and so on might also be thought of.
It’s also a very good enema recipe for all digestive problems and can be utilized for metabolic corrections.
- Mandagni – This enema is very efficient in situations whereby one’s digestive fireplace may be very sluggish. This causes indigestion. And low digestive fireplace and indigestion, on future, are root sources for a lot of systemic illnesses. So, mandagni ought to by no means be uncared for. Mandagni might be attributable to all doshas however is predominantly attributable to elevated kapha within the abdomen. This indication additionally offers us a clue that mandagni can’t solely be tackled by oral medicines however can be managed, manipulated and balanced by administration of Vasti.
- Annadwesha – There are numerous ailments wherein the particular person can have hatred or aversion in direction of meals. The sufferers too won’t know why they’re rejecting meals. However holding away from meals may be very dangerous for well being because the physique and well being sustains solely on the meals we eat every day. In persistent situations, in individuals who have undergone surgical procedures (many weeks or months after surgical procedure), those that are affected by illnesses like most cancers and so on or are on chemo and radiotherapy for a similar, these affected by situations like anorexia and so on can have ‘meals rejection’ as a part of their sufferings and signs complexes. This vasti will come in useful for these sufferers.
Motion on Doshas
As specified by Acharya Charaka, this vasti is one of the best in combating kapha imbalances, kapha aggravation and in successfully curing kapha problems. Since it’s a vasti, it ought to positively have a task in ‘vata balancing’. Because it kindles agni and is used for treating mandagni and bhakta dwesha, as described above, it additionally has a ‘pitta stimulating’ position.
Motion on Dhatus
By addressing morbid kapha and curing kapha problems, it can cleanse, reboot and resuscitate all of the tissues that are abodes of kapha i.e. rasa, mamsa, meda, majja and shukra. It additionally helps in cleaning and rejuvenating the srotas associated to those tissues.
By activating jatharagni, it additionally prompts dhatu agnis and helps in bettering tissue metabolism by suggestions motion. It will assist in correct formation of all of the tissues and ojas. This may be thought of because the Rasayana motion of this Vasti, although in a roundabout way talked about within the texts.
Motion on Malas
Since Koshatakyadi Vasti, like all enema cleanses the colon, it helps in expelling purisha – faeces and adho vata – fart and holding the intestine wholesome. It expels kapha depositions from the colon and intestine and thus prompts these organs. On this manner it helps in balancing vata on the intestine degree. Purisha and Mutra are the abodes of Kapha. So, Koshatakyadi Vasti has a cleaning position on Purishavaha and Mutravaha Srotas. It’s a good recipe for gastrointestinal and urinary problems.
Possible Mode of Motion
The possible mode of motion has already been touched upon in bits and parcels within the above clarification and dialogue of Koshatakyadi Vasti.
To sum up, the principle motion of this vasti is exclusive. It tackles morbid kapha when administered within the type of enema towards the traditional emesis remedy which is alleged to be one of the best for kapha problems.
Kapha is a supportive matrix and a buffer for each cell within the physique. It protects the physique towards the wear and tear and tear which is attributable to hyperactivity of vata, pitta and agni. So, a internet steadiness and gross steadiness of kapha may be very very important for well being. Elevated kapha will meddle with the core agni within the stomach, the jatharagni. It will trigger mandagni, aruchi, bhaktadwesha, ajirna and different associated problems. It will squeeze the motion of the dhatu agnis additionally.
Elevated kapha also can envelope vata and pacify pitta resulting in a big selection of metabolic and systemic problems like prameha, sthoulya, and so on and different santarpanottha rogas – ailments occurring as a consequence of over-nutrition.
Kapha may cause blocks and clogs within the physique and hamper many capabilities. It additionally has a depressive impact on the nervous system and causes many psychological problems.
Although vamana is one of the best treatment for kapha enhance and the problems produced by the identical, many instances both vamana is tough to manage or is contraindicated in lots of situations that are attributable to kapha or the affected person himself won’t be match or snug sufficient to endure vamana remedy. In these situations, vasti might be an alternate but efficient method to take care of these problems.
Koshatakyadi Vasti has excellent substances which might successfully fight kapha and kapha problems. The benefit is that it has a stimulative motion on agni. Vasti is comparably protected and simple to manage compared to vamana.
Being enema, it additionally has intestine cleaning motion. So, it additionally purifies the vata seat. It’s an efficient manner of controlling agni from beneath.
Whereas correcting agni, Koshatakyadi Vasti will even appropriate the core metabolism and tissue metabolism and is therefore an efficient recipe for metabolic problems. That is additionally a pathway of eradicating the blocks in cells and channels and in addition enabling their restoration and wholesome rebuilding.
So, the complete therapeutic motion of Koshatakyadi Kashaya Vasti is by correcting the agni imbalances and expelling or destroying morbid kapha and therefore successfully curing the kapha problems.