Niruhavasti, Nirūhavasti, Niruha-vasti: 1 definition
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Source: Ancient Science of Life: Yogaśataka of Pandita VararuciNirūhavasti (निरूहवस्ति) or simply Nirūha is another spelling for Nirūhabasti, which refers to “decoction enema” and represents one of the five topics of the Pañcakarma section, and is dealt with in the 10th century Yogaśataka written by Pandita Vararuci.—It describes Pañcakarma as one separate branch from Kāyacikitsā. This may be the only book which describes Pañcakarma as an independent branch. In Pañcakarma section, there is one stanza and preparation described for each Karma. [...] One yoga for Nirūhabasti [Nirūhavasti] is described.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Partial matches: Niruha, Vasti.
Starts with: Niruhavastividhi.
Full-text: Niruhavastividhi.
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Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XXXVII - The treatment with an Anuvasana-vasti and an Uttara-vasti
Chapter XXXVIII - The treatment with a Nirudha-vasti
Chapter XXXV - Description of a Netra and a Vasti (pipes, nozzles and apparatus)
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Critical appraisal of Panchakarma in Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Ayurveda < [2013: Volume 2, November issue 6]
Efficacy of kala vasti in amavata (rheumatoid arthritis) study. < [2020: Volume 9, February issue 2]
Medicinal uses of punarnava (boerhaavia diffusa linn.) based on brihattrayi < [2016: Volume 5, December issue 12]
Kalka Dravya's Role in Niruha Basti Preparation: A Conceptual Analysis < [Volume 10, Issue 5: September-October 2023]
Study of Kustha (Saussurea lappa) in Brihattrayi and Laghuttrayi. < [Volume 3, issue 1: Jan- Feb 2016]
Diabetes management through lifestyle changes and yoga: a review < [Volume 7, Issue 6: November-December 2020]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Critical Analysis on Action of Vasti: A Review < [Volume 11, issue 2 (2023)]
Ayurvedic management of aamavata- a case report < [Volume 5, issue 4 (2017)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Ayurveda's potential for treating neurological deficits from spinal injuries < [Volume 5 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2014]
A Conceptual Study on Vasti Effect < [Volume 20 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2001]
Vasti therapy in the management of benign prostate hyperplasia < [Volume 16 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1997]
Pharmaceutical processing in panchakarma vis –a-vis polio myelitis < [Volume 16 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1996]