elements, Technique of Preparation, Advantages

Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S

Rasna Amritadi Basti

Reference – The reference of this decoction enema is from Charaka Samhita – Siddhi Sthana, Chapter 3, verse 61-64
Title evaluation & mode of motion – Rasna and Amrita are the primary two elements talked about on this enema recipe. The enema is called after these elements. They could even be thought of because the chief elements.
Rasna = Pluchea lanceolata
Amrita = Tinospora cordifolia
Adi = others
Rasna Amritadi Basti = Enema liquid ready with Rasna, Eranda and different herbs.
Motion – This enema cures a wide selection of issues together with krimi – worms, kushta – pores and skin issues, prameha and many others. Additionally it is the perfect enema to alleviate vata, stimulate agni and promote energy.
Kind of Vasti – Rasna Amritadi Vasti is a kind of Niruha or Ashtapana Basti through which the decoction of Rasna, Amrita and different elements is run as enema.

Rasna Amritadi Asthapana / Niruha Vasti (Basti)

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Elements –

a. For preparation of Kashaya / Kwatha – decoction

Decoction of the under talked about herbs taken in equal amount must be ready –

• Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata
• Amrta – Tinospora cordifolia
• Eranda – Ricinus communis
• Vidanga – Embelia ribes
• Daruharidra – Berberis aristata
• Saptachchada – Alstonia scholaris
• Usira – Vetiveria zizanioides
• Surahva – Cedrus deodara
• Nimba – Azadirachta indica, Neem
• Sampaka – Cassia fistula
• Bhunimba – Andrographis paniculata
• Patola – Trichosanthes dioica
• Patha – Cissampelos pareira
• Tikta – Swertia chirayata
• Akhuparni – Ipomea reniformis
• Bilva – Aegle marmelos
• Shyonaka – Oroxylum indicum
• Gambhari – Gmelina arborea
• Patala – Stereospermum suaveolens
• Ganikarnika – Clerodendron phlomidis
• Salaparni – Desmodium gangeticum
• Prsniparni – Uraria picta
• Brhati – Solanum indicum
• Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum
• Gokshura – Tribullus terrestris
• Musta – Cyperus rotundus
• Trayantika – Gentiana kurroo
• Shigru – Moringa oliefera, Drumstick
• Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
• Bibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica
• Amalaki – Emblica officinalis

Decoction of Pinnditaka – Madanaphala – must be added to the above mentioned Kashaya. This can be a unusual clarification of Acharya Charaka which places us in a state of confusion. He has talked about the phrase Kwatha on the finish of phala trika. So, it’s clear that the decoction must be ready with herbs beginning with Rasna and ending with Triphala. Instantly he mentions Sa Pinditaka Toya. Toya right here means decoction of Pinditaka. My speculation consists of doing it in one of many under talked about methods –

• Speculation 1 – Decoction of Rasna Amrta and many others herbs must be ready. Decoction of Pinditaka must be ready individually. The amount of Pinditaka taken for making ready the Kashaya must be equal to the sum of all elements taken to organize the decoction of Rasna, Amrta and many others herbs. The amount of each Kashayas must be equal in amount as a result of Pinditaka Kashaya has been particularly talked about, so its significance must be immense within the formulation / recipe.
• Speculation 2 – The amount of Pinditaka taken to organize the Kashaya must be equal to the amount of anyone ingredient among the many Rasna, Amrta and many others herbs. The Kashaya is ready individually due to retaining its particular properties. So, it isn’t boiled with different herbs, moderately ready individually.

Ought to Pinditaka Kashaya be thought of together with Gomutra, as Avapa?
Since it’s a Kashaya, I assume that it must be added with Kashaya of Rasna, Amrita and many others.

Ought to Gomutra be added instantly with Kashaya?
As per clarification of Acharya Charaka, it is available in continuation with Kashaya and Pinditaka Kashaya. Following the sutra, it must be added there itself. However I wish to maintain it as Avapa in my clarification since no different Avapa has been talked about.

b. For preparation of Kalka – paste

• Madhuyashti – Glycyrrhiza glabra
• Krsna – Pippali
• Phalini – Callicarpa macrophylla
• Satahva – Anethum graveolens
• Rasanjana – extract of Berberis aristata
• Sveta Vaca – Acorus calamus
• Vidanga – Embelia ribes
• Kalinga – Hollarhena antidysenterica
• Patha – Cissampelos pareira
• Ambuda – Musta – Cyperus rotundus
  c. For Sneha
  Each Ghee and Oil have been taken as Sneha on this formulation. The amount of each must be the identical.
  d. Saindhava Lavana – Rock Salt must be taken as per classical point out.
  e. Madhu – Honey too must be taken in accordance with the usual dose talked about within the texts.
  f. For Avapa
  Gomutra – urine of cows has been talked about instantly after Pinditaka Toya. We could contemplate including Gomutra to the Kashaya of Rasna, Amrta and many others and that of Pinditaka. However I’d want to contemplate it as Avapa, to be added on the finish of the preparation. The dose must be in accordance with the point out within the texts.

Technique of preparation of Rasna Amritadi Vasti

a. Saindhava Lavana = 1 karsha = 12 grams roughly
b. Makshika – honey = 2 Prasrta = 192 grams
c. Sneha – sarpi and taila collectively = 3 prasrta = 288 grams (1 and half prasrta every)
d. Kalka – paste of Madhuyashti and many others herbs (talked about above) – 1 prasrta = 96 grams
e. Kashaya – Rasna-Amritadi Kashaya + Pinditaka Kashaya (Toya) = 4 prasrta = 384 grams
f. Avapa = Gomutra = 2 Prsrta = 192 grams

The above mentioned elements (a to f) must be totally combined within the given order in such a method that the ultimate recipe is a homogeneous combination. Now, it will likely be able to be administered.

As all Kashaya / Niruha Vastis, even this Vasti too must be administered on an empty abdomen.

Does – The usual dose of this Vasti is 12 Prasrta = 1152 grams roughly. The dose could be variable relying on the intestine capability of people. The doctor can take into consideration customization and administer a lesser amount.

Advantages of Rasna-Ammritadi Niruha Vasti

Rasna Amrtadi Vasti is alleged to bestow the under talked about advantages –

It cures

• Krimi – intestinal parasites
• Kushta – pores and skin ailments of assorted sorts
• Meha – diabetes, obstinate urinary issues
• Bradhna – inguinal swelling, inguinal hernia
• Udara – stomach issues / enlargements, together with ascites
• Ajirna – indigestion
• Kaphaja Roga – ailments brought on by predominant aggravation of kapha

If the sufferers who’re affected by the above mentioned ailments are emaciated because of vata aggravation brought about due to make use of of non-unctuous medicines, Rasna-Amritadi Vasti, if administered would alleviate Vata. It might additionally stimulate Agni – digestion energy and metabolism, remedy these ailments and would additionally present energy to the affected person.

Motion on Doshas

As talked about within the description of the advantages of the above defined Vasti, this enema primarily acts on Kapha. This is likely one of the greatest enema recipes to fight aggravated kapha and in addition to remedy kapha issues talked about above. Although krimi, kushta, meha, udara and ajirna have been typically talked about, this recipe must be thought of to be predominantly efficient in combating the kaphaja number of these issues.
The recipe can be praised for combating vata aggravation in individuals affected by the above mentioned ailments.
This recipe is alleged to be the perfect one to remedy emaciation brought about as an impact of dry medication over-usage in kaphaja issues talked about above and in addition to offer good energy. So, regardless of being recipe for all of the tissues, primarily the tissues belonging to kapha varga (tissues through which kapha is predominantly positioned) i.e. rasa, mamsa, meda, majja and shukra, it may be thought of as the perfect medication for mamsa dhatu i.e. muscle tissue. It might additionally assist in restoration of tissues that are misplaced or deteriorated within the means of the above mentioned ailments.

Possible mode of motion

The mix of herbs in Rasna Amritadi Vasti are designed to fight Kapha to a fantastic extent and Vata to a sure extent. So, this recipe is predominantly a ‘Kapha-Vata hara Vasti’.
This enema thus helps in curing many kapha issues which incorporates ailments brought about because of low metabolism / manda agni. So, Rasna Amritadi Vasti is the perfect treatment for metabolic issues like Prameha, Kushta, Udara and many others.
Kapha ailments are typically brought about because of Ati-santarpana i.e. over vitamin and metabolic non-conversion of what one eats, because of sluggish agni. This Vasti acts by twin mechanism, it corrects and kindles the weak agni on one hand after which depletes morbid kapha on the opposite facet. This may destroy the extreme metabolic wastes collected within the physique because of over satiety and over-nutrition and in addition extreme kleda – watery elements collected within the tissues. So, this is a perfect enema for ailments brought on by low metabolism and must be chosen to enhance metabolism in individuals affected by persistent illnesses, primarily of kapha origin. For the reason that recipe has amount of gomutra, it helps in destroying morbid kapha.
Kapha enhance within the physique would offer an acceptable local weather for the krimis to develop. If kapha is destroyed, the krimis are additionally destroyed. This enema has position in destroying the krimis, primarily these brought on by kapha enhance and people which inhabit the abdomen. So, this enema could also be a helpful treatment for persistent abdomen and intestine infections and ailments brought about because of them.
Rasna Ammritadi Vasti is an efficient treatment for pores and skin ailments, primarily kapha predominant pores and skin issues which have grow to be persistent and cussed, and never readily responding to vamana or virechana therapies or when the pores and skin immunity has been compromised. Pores and skin situations brought on by krimi and an infection will also be thought of. Individuals of prameha may have persistent pores and skin points not responding to many remedies, together with carbuncles. This enema could be thought of to be a gamechanger in these situations.
Prameha, immaterial of the sort, is brought on by predominant aggravation of kapha. Persistent circumstances of diabetes and urinary issues, which fall into the class of prameha, particularly not responding to traditional remedies and medicines, related to problems and muscle loss or emaciated / skinny diabetics are ultimate situations for administration of this enema recipe. This enema additionally successfully cleanses the bladder.
Having a job in combating elevated vata, this enema recipe generally is a sensible choice in neurological or neuro-muscular signs manifesting in kaphaja or metabolic issues.