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.
Title evaluation & mode of motion – Dvipanchamula is the primary 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 – higher 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 elements it’s composed of. Dvipanchamuladi Vasti is an enema preparation whereby two units of panchamula or dashamula are the chief elements.
Motion – This enema is used for the therapy of all types of vata problems.
Sort of Vasti –Dvipanchamuladi Vasti is a kind of Niruha or Ashtapana Basti wherein the decoction of dashamula and different elements is run as enema.
Dvipanchamuladi Asthapana / Niruha Vasti (Basti)
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Elements –
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 elements are known as Brihat Panchamula.
The final 5 elements 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 kinds 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 elements 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 in accordance with 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 elements 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 so on 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 completely within the given order such that they type a homogenous combination. When carried out, will probably 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 might 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 useful to be administered in all instances of aggravation of vata. So, the primary motion of this enema is to manage and steadiness vata.
Since Dvipanchamuladi Niruha Vasti balances vata, it may possibly 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 elements 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 injury, put on and tear and in addition protects and nourishes them.
Possible mode of motion
Dashamula is the primary 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 elements like Bala, Guduchi, Triphala, and Rasna which contribute to the therapeutic motion of the enema recipe. Although the whole recipe / formulation has a unique impact from that of particular person elements, their position within the motion can’t be ignored. For example, Bala together with Dashamula, Sneha and mamsarasa helps in offering energy and endurance and in addition would enhance 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 mix of three Snehas known as Trivrit Sneha. This mix is the perfect for combating vata and vata problems.
Aja Mamsarasa used on this recipe helps in build up the tissues, primarily the muscle tissue.
This recipe is the perfect one for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. These illnesses are brought on by aggravation of vata.
