Role of Basti in Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Review

Abstract

Over the centuries ,Panchakarma therapies are normally utilized to annihilate the vitiated Doshas and help in keeping up with the balance of these Doshas, which is the essential premise of wellbeing. Basti is one of them. Basti is a procedure in which the preparation of decoction or medicated oil is administered through rectal route. It is considered to be the most powerful tool for Shodhana as it alleviates the most powerful Dosha that is the Vata Dosha. Acharya Charaka has quoted Basti as half of the complete treatment process (Ardha Chikitsa) especially in  musculoskeletal(MSK) disorders as MSK are vata vitiated disorders . It is the most important karma due to its multiple effects for prevention and treatment of diseases including musculoskeletal disorders. Its relief the symptom of pain, weakness, deformity, dystrophy, etc due to its Sookshma, Vyavayi, and Yogvahi properties of its constituents. Hence, we are going to review the role of Basti in MSK.