Basti karma is regarded as the most important therapy among Panchakarma procedures for maintaining dosha balance and treating various diseases. The Phalmatra Siddhi Adhyaya of Bhela Samhita provides a practical and clinically oriented description of Basti, focusing on formulations, dosage, indications, and administration. The present study is a literary and comparative review of the Siddhisthana of Bhela Samhita and Charaka Samhita. Comparison was made based on number of shlokas, types of Basti, dosha-specific Niruha Basti, and principles of administration. The study found that Bhela Samhita describes several unique Bastis and offers clearer guidelines on dosage and application, whereas Charaka Samhita emphasizes theoretical concepts. Thus, Bhela Samhita serves as a more practical guide for the effective clinical application of Basti therapy.
Vd Ghanshyam Dongare2 Dr. Ketaki Anil Dhongade*1 (Mon,) studied this question.