In this Uttara basti, medicines are administered through the vaginal route. Medicine reaches up to the uterus and cures reproductive system disorders.
Indications
- Vaginal disorder (all types of yonivikara)
- Menstrual disorder (Artava vikara)
- Infertility (Vandhyatva)
- Reproductive disease (Garbhashaya Vikara )
Conta-indications
Virginity,
Carcinoma of cervix
Vaginal or Urethral heavy bleeding, HIV, Hepatitis B, Vesicovaginal fistula etc.
Intrauterine contraceptive and Pregnancy.
Procedure
Time of Uttarabasti: – Ideal time for the Uttarabasti is Ritukala (first 3 to 5 days after cessation of menstrual bleeding) because at that time the uterus and vagina are devoid of covering and their orifices are open, thus receives Sneha easily.
Abhyanga and Swedana: – Lukewarm oil is applied over the lower abdomen, pelvic region and buttocks followed by gentle massage. Swedana is performing with the help of a hot water Bag at the site of Abhyanga is done.
Vaginal Douche: – Vaginal douche with medicated Kwatha is given with all aseptic precaution.
Administration of Medicine: Sims speculum and anterior vaginal wall retractor were inserted in order to visualize the cervix. Allis forceps was applied to the anterior lip of the cervix. The vaginal canal, external os and fornices were swabbed with the antiseptic solution. With the help of uterine sound, the length and position of uterus was assessed, weather the os was open or not was seen. The os is dilated gradually with lubricated Hegar’s dilators enough to admit the uterine cannula easily. Then the uterine cannula was entered in direction of uterus and pushed up to internal os. Approximately 3ml Basti Dravya is injected drop by drop with syringe from other side of cannula. At the same time of injecting the medicine into uterus patient was kept in head low position.