@article{L_S_S_2014, title={Effect of Bhavana Samskara on Particle size distribution in various stages of preparation of Niruha Basti with special reference to Madhutailika Basti}, volume={5}, url={https://www.ijam.co.in/index.php/ijam/article/view/05432014}, abstractNote={<em>Basti </em>(Medicated enema) is one of the five therapeutic procedures in <em>Panchakarma</em>, is frequently used in the management of different<em> Vatavyadhi</em> (neurological disorders). It is a herbo-mineral preparation prepared by <em>systematic step wise procedure described in Ayurvedic classics</em>. It is a unique preparation as well as widely practised all over the world. Therefore, in the present study, a simple and widely practiced <em>Madhutailika bati</em> was used as a model formulation to assess the changes in particle size distribution in each step of preparation. It was prepared by adding <em>Makshika </em>(Honey),<em> Saindhava Lavana </em>(Rock salt),<em> Moorchita tila taila </em>(Medicated oil)<em>, Shatapushpa kalka </em>(Fine paste obtaining after wet grinding of plant material),<em> Erandamoola kwatha </em>(Decoction) in a serial order for a specific duration. The changes taking place in each steps of mixing were evaluated on the basis of particle size distribution. The changes taken place, by increasing the duration of <em>Bhavana </em>( levigation) on particle size of the drug was observed under digital microscope. Overall, a remarkable difference was observed in the sample after <em>Bhavana </em>( levigation). The study underlines the significance of the procedure described in the classics emphasizing the serial order of mixing of basti dravyas.}, number={4}, journal={International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine}, author={L, Sumitha and S, Gudaganatti K and S, Prasad B}, year={2014}, month={Dec.} }