Ayurveda states only two types of therapies i.e. ''samshamana'' (''dosha'' pacifying) and ''samshodhana'' (cleansing). ''Vata'' is responsible for all diseases as beside its own hazards it moves other vitiated dosha also. ''Basti'' has duel nature of action i.e. cleansing with ''dosha'' pacification. It acts mainly on ''vata'' hence ''basti'' can be considered as a single remedy for all the diseases; however, its formulation needs to vary as per disease. | Ayurveda states only two types of therapies i.e. ''samshamana'' (''dosha'' pacifying) and ''samshodhana'' (cleansing). ''Vata'' is responsible for all diseases as beside its own hazards it moves other vitiated dosha also. ''Basti'' has duel nature of action i.e. cleansing with ''dosha'' pacification. It acts mainly on ''vata'' hence ''basti'' can be considered as a single remedy for all the diseases; however, its formulation needs to vary as per disease. |