Internal Therapy Protocol
Piccha Basti (Mucilaginous Enema)
in Bengaluru
Piccha Basti is a highly specialized, intensely soothing, and mucilaginous (slimy/Picchila) enema. Formulated using milk, ghee, and mucilage-rich herbs like Salmalia malabarica, it is the primary Ayurvedic treatment for severe inflammatory bowel diseases and bleeding from the colon.
Clinical Benefits
- Creates a protective, soothing coating over severe intestinal ulcers
- Rapidly stops bleeding in Ulcerative Colitis and bleeding hemorrhoids
- Stops severe, uncontrolled diarrhea and dysentery
- Heals mucosal damage and reduces intense colon inflammation
Clinical Procedure
1. Preparation (Purvakarma)
- • A thick, slimy decoction is prepared using milk, ghee, honey, and herbs like Mocha-rasa (gum of Silk Cotton tree) and Licorice.
2. Main Action (Pradhana Karma)
The cool or slightly lukewarm mucilaginous liquid is gently administered into the rectum.
3. Post-Therapy (Paschatkarma)
- • The patient retains the enema as long as comfortable to allow the herbs to coat and heal the ulcers.
- • A very bland, cooling diet is prescribed.
Patient FAQs
Can this cure Ulcerative Colitis?
Ayurveda manages UC very effectively. Piccha Basti is the core emergency intervention to stop bleeding and heal the ulcers, often putting the disease into long-term remission when combined with diet and oral herbs.
Medically Reviewed by Dr Abhiram SSBAMS (Reg No: 36991)
Chief Consultant, Ayurvedic Rheumatology & Dermatology • Updated: 2026-07-24
Protocol Details
Duration
Administration takes 5-10 minutes; retention varies.Frequency
Given repeatedly until the bleeding and severe diarrhea completely stop.Primary Indications
condition-ulcerative-colitiscondition-crohns-diseasecondition-hemorrhoidscondition-ibs-diarrhea
Contraindications
- Intestinal obstruction or severe, hard constipation
- Conditions requiring scraping or detoxification (like obesity or PCOS)
- High Ama (toxins) where trapping them would worsen the condition