Vaitarana Basti: An Ayurvedic Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vata Disorders

Dr. Giridhar Thakare, Dr. Shweta Zade, Dr. Bhushan Kawde, Dr. Shrikant Shende

Abstract: Basti is considered ardh chikitsa among Panchkarma therapies so this is very speciality treatment of Ayurved. Vaitarana basti is a therapeutic enema in Ayurveda that is used to treat various range of conditions like Amavata, a crippling disease that can cause painful conditions, Imbalanced doshas, Accumulation of toxins in the body, Gridhrasi, a pain condition. It is a type of teekshna basti that has qualities like Amapachana, Srotoshodhana and Vatakaphahara. It helps relieve joint - specific symptoms such as pain, swelling, stiffness, and tenderness also improve functional indicators like grip strength and walking time. It is one of the most praised basti used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and vata disorders. It is made with a number of ingredients like Saindhava (Rock Salt) which has subtle and penetrating properties that help therapeutic substances be absorbed, Jaggery makes it easier for the solution to interact with and be absorbed by water and Gomutra helps reduce Shotha and Ruja.

Keywords: Vaitaran Basti, Panchkarma, Aampachan, Aamvata, Vata Kapha, Gomutra

How to Cite?: Dr. Giridhar Thakare, Dr. Shweta Zade, Dr. Bhushan Kawde, Dr. Shrikant Shende, "Vaitarana Basti: An Ayurvedic Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vata Disorders", Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 397-400, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25206091436, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25206091436