Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S
Dvipanchamuladi Basti
Reference – The reference of this decoction enema is from Charaka Samhita – Siddhi Sthana, Chapter 3, verse 35, 36.
Identify evaluation & mode of motion – Dvipanchamula is the principle ingredient of this enema recipe.
Dvi = two,
Panchamula = 5 roots
Dwi Panchamula = two x 5 roots = ten roots = dashamula
Hrsiva or Laghu Panchamula – lesser 5 roots kinds one set of panchamula. They’re – Shalaparni, Prisniparni, Brhati, Kantakari and Gokshura.
Brhat Panchamula – larger 5 roots kinds one other set of panchamula. They’re – Bilva, Agnimantha, Syonaka, Patala and Gambhari.
So, the identify of this decoction enema recipe goes by the primary set of substances it’s composed of. Dvipanchamuladi Vasti is an enema preparation whereby two units of panchamula or dashamula are the chief substances.
Motion – This enema is used for the therapy of every kind of vata issues.
Sort of Vasti –Dvipanchamuladi Vasti is a sort of Niruha or Ashtapana Basti by which the decoction of dashamula and different substances is run as enema.
Dvipanchamuladi Asthapana / Niruha Vasti (Basti)
द्विपञ्चमूलस्यरसोऽम्लयुक्तःसच्छागमांसस्यसपूर्वपेष्यः||३५||
त्रिस्नेहयुक्तःप्रवरोनिरूहःसर्वानिलव्याधिहरःप्रदिष्टः|
Substances –
a. For preparation of Kashaya / Kwatha – decoction
- Bilva – Aegle marmelos
- Syonaka – Oroxylum indicum
- Gambhari – Gmelina arborea
- Patala – Stereospermum suaveolens
- Ganikarika (Agnimantha) – Clerodendrum phlomidis
- Shalaparni – Desmodium gangeticum
- Prisniparni – Uraria picta
- Brihati – Solanum indicum
- Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum
- Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris
The primary 5 on this set of substances are referred to as Brihat Panchamula.
The final 5 substances are referred to as Laghu Panchamula.
b. For preparation of Kalka – paste
- Bala – Sida cordifolia
- Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia
- Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
- Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica
- Amalaki – Emblica officinalis
- Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata
- Dashamula – ten roots (every in equal amount)
c. For Sneha
Three sorts of Sneha are taken i.e. –
- Sarpi – ghee
- Taila – oil
- Vasa – muscle fats
d. For Avapa
- Amla Rasa – juice of bitter fruits / bitter juices
- Aja Mamsa Rasa – soup of goat meat
Right here, we have to observe that the amount of not one of the substances has been talked about by Acharya Charaka. He has additionally not defined the detailed methodology of preparation of the recipe.
This implies to say that the Kashaya Vasti combination needs to be ready in accordance with the usual methodology of preparation as indicated within the texts.
The amount of Saindhava Lavana – rock salt and Madhu – honey too needs to be taken in the usual amount, since they too haven’t been talked about by Acharya Charaka within the preparation of this recipe.
Methodology of preparation of Dvipanchamuladi Vasti
The substances should be taken within the under talked about proportions –
a. Saindhava Lavana = 1 karsha = 12 grams roughly
b. Makshika – honey = 2 Prasrta = 192 grams
c. Sneha – sarpi, taila and vasa collectively = 3 prasrta = 288 grams (1 prasrta every)
d. Kalka – paste of Bala and many others herbs (talked about above) – 1 prasrta = 96 grams
e. Kashaya – Dwipanchamula Kashaya / Dashamula Kashaya = 4 prasrta = 384 grams
f. Avapa = Amla rasa and Aja Mamsa Rasa = 2 Prsrta = 192 grams
All of the above are combined totally within the given order such that they kind a homogenous combination. When executed, it will likely be able to administer.
Since it’s Kashaya Vasti, it must be administered on an empty abdomen.
Dose – 12 Prasrta = 1152 grams roughly. The dose may be variable relying on the intestine capability of people. That is the usual dose talked about within the texts. The doctor can take into consideration customization and administer a lesser amount.
Advantages of Dvipanchamuladi Niruha Vasti
This enema is very helpful to be administered in all circumstances of aggravation of vata. So, the principle motion of this enema is to manage and steadiness vata.
Since Dvipanchamuladi Niruha Vasti balances vata, it will probably readily be administered within the majority of Vatavyadhi – illnesses brought on by aggravation of vata.
Motion on Doshas
As already talked about, Dvipanchamuladi Niruha Vasti is likely one of the finest enemas which can be utilized to fight vata.
Motion on Dhatus
Seeing the substances of this enema recipe, it may be stated that it helps and nourishes the tissues. Elevated vata causes tissue damages. By controlling vata it prevents the tissue harm, put on and tear and likewise protects and nourishes them.
Possible mode of motion
Dashamula is the principle ingredient of this enema recipe. Dashamula has been included in shothahara gana – a bunch of herbs which remedy swelling / irritation, by Acharya Charaka. Owing to this motion, this enema relieves irritation within the tissues and organs.
Dashamula is tridoshahara i.e. balances all of the three doshas and primarily balances Vata.
The enema additionally has essential substances like Bala, Guduchi, Triphala, and Rasna which contribute to the therapeutic motion of the enema recipe. Although the whole recipe / formulation has a special impact from that of particular person substances, their function within the motion can’t be ignored. As an illustration, Bala together with Dashamula, Sneha and mamsarasa helps in offering power and endurance and likewise would improve the immunity. Guduchi, with different members of the recipe, would improve and assist the immune system. Together with Dashamula, Rasna is a possible analgesic and would fight the pains brought on by aggravated vata.
Triphala and Guduchi are potential Rasayanas – immune modulators and anti-ageing medicines.
We will see that this recipe consists of three sorts of Sneha besides bone marrow i.e. oil, ghee and muscle fats. The mix of three Snehas is known as Trivrit Sneha. This mix is the very best for combating vata and vata issues.
Aja Mamsarasa used on this recipe helps in increase the tissues, primarily the muscle tissue.
This recipe is the very best one for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal issues. These illnesses are brought on by aggravation of vata.
Discussion about this post