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Basti Panchakarma: A Short Guide

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Basti uses a medicated oil or herbal decoction, chosen and timed by the doctor after an assessment.
AMRUT AYU CARE™ · Panchakarma

Basti Panchakarma: A Short Guide

What Basti is, the main types, who it suits, and where our full Basti handbook sits.

Key Takeaways
Basti works on Vata through the colon, its classical seat.
Two main types: oil Basti (Anuvasana) and decoction Basti (Niruha), often alternated in a course.
It is deferred in pregnancy, acute diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, fever or severe weakness.
Assessment comes first. Panchakarma is deferred in pregnancy, during an acute illness or fever, and in several ongoing conditions. The doctor reviews your history and medicines, and prescribed medicines continue as directed.
4.9 ★
from 52 Google reviews, Ghorpadi and Hadapsar (checked Sep 2026)
15+ years
Dr. Prashant Amrutkar, M.D., PhD Scholar (Panchakarma)
12+ years
Dr. Amruta Amrutkar, M.D. Ayurveda
2 clinics
with full Panchakarma: Ghorpadi and Manjri Bk, Hadapsar

Basti is the Panchakarma procedure for Vata: a medicated oil or herbal decoction given as an enema, planned after an assessment. At AMRUT AYU CARE™ it runs at our Ghorpadi and Manjri Bk, Hadapsar branches. This page is the short version. Our full Basti handbook, linked below, covers preparation, the do's and don'ts, and aftercare. Call 8698282507.

The Main Types

Anuvasana
Oil Basti, for dryness and Vata.
Niruha
Decoction Basti, a cleansing enema of herbs, oil and honey.
Courses
Matra Basti for short daily use; 8 and 16 day courses where advised.

Read the Full Basti Handbook

Our Basti patient handbook covers preparation, do's and don'ts and aftercare, and What Is Basti? explains the classical background. Full Panchakarma runs at our Ghorpadi (Main) and Manjri Bk, Hadapsar branches. Wagholi offers in-person consultation, leech therapy and Agnikarma. Kharadi and Viman Nagar consult online.

Related reading: Do's and Don'ts During Basti, and Panchakarma: The 5 Therapies Explained.

Reviewed by Dr. Prashant Amrutkar and Dr. Amruta Amrutkar
M.D., PhD Scholar (Panchakarma), 15+ years · M.D. Ayurveda, 12+ years · AMRUT AYU CARE™, Pune
Response to Panchakarma differs from person to person, and no result is promised. This page is educational and not a substitute for a consultation.
Questions patients ask

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basti painful?

It is usually comfortable. The tube is thin and the oil is warmed.

How many days does a course take?

It depends on the assessment: a few days of Matra Basti, or an 8 or 16 day course.

Where is Basti done?

At Ghorpadi (Main) and Manjri Bk, Hadapsar.

4.9 ★
from 52 Google reviews, Ghorpadi and Hadapsar (checked Sep 2026)
15+ years
Dr. Prashant Amrutkar, M.D., PhD Scholar (Panchakarma)
12+ years
Dr. Amruta Amrutkar, M.D. Ayurveda
2 clinics
with full Panchakarma: Ghorpadi and Manjri Bk, Hadapsar
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