Chapter 8.1: Successful Administration of Therapeutic Enema (Basti Siddhi / बस्तिसिद्धि)
Thirty-seven disease-specific enema formulations organized by dosha, therapeutic action, and clinical indication—including dosha-specific, colon-cleansing, aphrodisiac, astringent, and emergency formulations.
Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan by Vagbhata
This chapter presents 37 disease-specific basti formulations organized into systematic categories: dosha-specific (9), colon-cleansing (4), aphrodisiac (4), astringent (4), and symptom-specific formulations for secretion, burning, fissure, tenesmus, complications, bleeding, and diabetes. The chapter emphasizes basti's superiority over oral purification due to rapid action, comfort, suitability for all ages, and capacity for both nourishment and depletion. All formulations are designed to use easily available ingredients while maximizing efficacy with minimal discomfort.