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Abstract : Basti (medicated enema) is one among the most important Panchakarma therapies whichnbsp;is also considered as “Chikitsardha” (half of entire treatments). It is possessed withnbsp;multidimensional action. It’s mode of action is more complex which makes it unique. Most ofnbsp;the people consider it as a simple enema procedure. The mode of action of Basti is verynbsp;beautifully explained in our classics with various similies. The therapeutic effect of Basti can benbsp;only inferred with the efficacy of the procedure. The present article is an attempt to understandnbsp;the possible mode of action of Basti in terms of Samhitas and modern science.nbsp;Key words: Ayurveda, Basti, Panchakarma