A comparative pharmaceutico-analytical and clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Erandamuladi Niruha Basti prepared by electrically powered Basti Sammelana Yantra and conventional method of Basti Sammelana in Gridrasi w.s.r to Sciatica

Revamping Panchakarma therapy is crucial for global competitiveness. Updated methods and techniques improve treatment effectiveness, simplify procedures, and standardize practices. This saves time, manpower, and aids research and clinical refinement.

Basti karma is considered superior to all other therapeutic measures due to its various actions. The efficacy of Basti depends on the ingredients, Sammelana and its administration. According to Acharya Kashyapa, Samyak Mathita Basti, can only yield benefits. Sushruta Acharya asserted that relying solely on the study of a single Shastramakes it challenging to definitively conclude on concepts. Therefore, he advocated for the study of multiple Shastras to attain a more comprehensive understanding. The logic behind Niruha Basti formulation should be studied with the help of modern principles like emulsion, collision system, particle distribution, etc which makes understanding in a better way.

Gridrasi is a condition characterized by intense pain radiating from lower back to unilateral or bilateral lower limbs, significantly impairing the functional ability. Gridrasi can be correlated with Sciatica. Sciatica is characterized by excruciating pain and paraesthesia in the sciatic nerve distribution or associated lumbosacral nerve root and can severely impact the quality of life of those affected.

Among various treatment modalities, Basti Karma stands out as a unique procedure recommended for managing Gridrasi. As Erandamuladi Niruha Basti is indicated in Vataja Vyadhi associated with Kapha and Sahacharadi Taila in vatavyadhis, we have undertaken these for present study.

This research study aims to modernize the conventional approach of Niruha Basti Sammelana. In conventional method, Khalva Yantra is used for Sammelana which makes difficult to standardize the time, pressure and number of rotation required to mix each ingredient as these varies from person to person. Moreover, the conventional method is time-consuming compared to household kitchen blenders used as alternatives. But kitchen blenders have its own demerits like heat generated during the process may change the temperature of herbal mixtures and also causes depletion of nutrients and active compounds due to excessive blending.

To address these challenges, an electrically powered Basti Sammelana Yantra was devised, aiming to ensure uniform pressure, speed, alleviate manual labor, automate the process and enhance clinical efficacy by integrating modern technology into the conventional method.  This study is an attempt to compare the analysis and effectiveness by administering the Erandamuladi Niruha Basti prepared with Electrically powered Basti Sammelana Yantra and conventional method.