Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
basti
noun
/bʌsˈti/
Definition
A term used in traditional Indian medicine referring to a therapeutic enema or a method of detoxifying the body through the rectum.
Examples
- The physician recommended a basti to help with digestion.
- After the basti procedure, she felt a significant improvement in her overall health.
- His treatment plan included regular bastis for detoxification.
Meaning
The practice of administering a liquid remedy into the rectum for medicinal purposes, often used in Ayurveda.
Synonyms
- enema
- cleansing
- detox
