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 varieties one set of panchamula. They’re – Shalaparni, Prisniparni, Brhati, Kantakari and Gokshura.
Brhat Panchamula – larger 5 roots varieties one other set of panchamula. They’re – Bilva, Agnimantha, Syonaka, Patala and Gambhari.
So, the title of this decoction enema recipe goes by the primary set of components it’s composed of. Dvipanchamuladi Vasti is an enema preparation whereby two units of panchamula or dashamula are the chief components.
Motion – This enema is used for the remedy of all types of vata issues.
Sort of Vasti –Dvipanchamuladi Vasti is a sort of Niruha or Ashtapana Basti wherein the decoction of dashamula and different components is run as enema.
Dvipanchamuladi Asthapana / Niruha Vasti (Basti)
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Components –
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 components are known as Brihat Panchamula.
The final 5 components are known 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 varieties 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 components has been talked about by Acharya Charaka. He has additionally not defined the detailed technique of preparation of the recipe.
This implies to say that the Kashaya Vasti combination ought to be ready based on the usual technique of preparation as indicated within the texts.
The amount of Saindhava Lavana – rock salt and Madhu – honey too ought 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 components should be taken within the beneath 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 so forth 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 blended totally within the given order such that they type a homogenous combination. When executed, it is going to 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 will 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 instances of aggravation of vata. So, the principle motion of this enema is to regulate and stability vata.
Since Dvipanchamuladi Niruha Vasti balances vata, it may readily be administered within the majority of Vatavyadhi – ailments brought on by aggravation of vata.
Motion on Doshas
As already talked about, Dvipanchamuladi Niruha Vasti is without doubt one of the greatest enemas which can be utilized to fight vata.
Motion on Dhatus
Seeing the components of this enema recipe, it may be mentioned 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 in addition 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 gaggle 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 vital components like Bala, Guduchi, Triphala, and Rasna which contribute to the therapeutic motion of the enema recipe. Although your entire recipe / formulation has a distinct impact from that of particular person components, their function within the motion can’t be ignored. As an illustration, Bala together with Dashamula, Sneha and mamsarasa helps in offering energy and endurance and in addition would improve the immunity. Guduchi, with different members of the recipe, would improve and help 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 mixture of three Snehas is known as Trivrit Sneha. This mixture is one of the 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 one of the best one for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal issues. These ailments are brought on by aggravation of vata.
