Eight ''palas'' (8x48 gm) of ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''ati-bala'' (Abutilon indicum), ''apamarga'' (Achyranthes aspera) and ''atma-gupta'' (Mucuna prurita), and one ''anjali'' of water. To this decoction, jaggery, ghee, oil and rock-salt should be added, and used for basti. This ''basti'' is extremely beneficial for old and weak persons, as well as those suffering from ''shukra'' and ''rakta kshaya'' (diminished semen and blood). | Eight ''palas'' (8x48 gm) of ''bala'' (Sida cordifolia), ''ati-bala'' (Abutilon indicum), ''apamarga'' (Achyranthes aspera) and ''atma-gupta'' (Mucuna prurita), and one ''anjali'' of water. To this decoction, jaggery, ghee, oil and rock-salt should be added, and used for basti. This ''basti'' is extremely beneficial for old and weak persons, as well as those suffering from ''shukra'' and ''rakta kshaya'' (diminished semen and blood). |