Raktamokshan is the fifth treatment in line. It helps in clearing the dosha residing in the deep tissue & is the best remedial solution for Rakta shuddhi.Rakt is an important dhatu in our body. It cures the diseases related to vitiation of rakt dhatu. Two methods are used for raktamokshan therapy. They are Siravedh – in which blood is drawn upto 30 to 100 ml with the help of intracath from a vein. It is applied in the systemic or generalised disease. Jaloukavcharan – in which blood is drawn with the help of leeches to cure localised diseases or pain. Raktamokshan cures skin diseases, headaches, acute pain at localised sites, psoriasis, gout, Leprosy, Leucoderma, Depigmentation, Haemorrhoids, Pruritis, Spleen disorders, Mouth ulcers etc.
Basti introduces medicated oils and medicated decoctions into the colon. It treats the entire length of the colon. In addition to getting rid of toxins, it restores healthy function to the colon and through the colon, nurtures and rebuilds all body tissues.
This treatment is usually administered for three days after Vamana treatment, but its duration may vary from case to case. In fact, Virechana can be administered directly after purvakarma, without undergoing the Vamana therapy that precedes Virechana.
Purpose:
Treatment:
Basti therapy treats disorders of Vata imbalance and is often prescribed for acute Vata conditions. These include reproductive system disorders, chronic constipation, low back pain, sciatica, rheumatism, gout, arthritis and neuromuscular disorders e.g. Parkinson, MS and atrophy of the nerves and muscles, It also benefits disorders of bones and the urinary systems. Basti is contraindicated for infants, those with rectal bleeding, ulcerative colitis and colon cancer.
Procedure:
Basti given through the anal route, bypasses the liver, and therefore can deliver a far higher concentration of medicine to the organs of the lower abdominal cavity especially. Suitability for basti, Panchakarma’s prime therapy, can only be decided by a professionally qualified physician of natural medicine. It is not to be practiced by, or should one receive basti, other than from qualified professionals.
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