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  1. Which of the following best describes 'Niruha Basti' (decoction enema)?

    Answer: Herbal decoction enema for cleansing excess doshas from the colon

    Niruha Basti (also called Asthapana Basti) uses herbal decoctions with small amounts of oil to cleanse accumulated doshas from the colon and is primarily used for Vata disorders with ama.

  2. What is the classical maximum retention time recommended for Niruha (decoction) Basti before it should be expelled?

    Answer: 45–48 minutes

    Niruha Basti should ideally be retained for 45–48 minutes (muhurta), after which natural expulsion occurs; longer retention may cause complications.

  3. Jalauka (leech application) is a form of Raktamokshana suitable for which patients?

    Answer: Weak, elderly, children, and those intolerant to sharp instruments

    Jalauka (leech therapy) is the preferred Raktamokshana method for those who cannot tolerate sharp instruments—including the weak, elderly, children, and delicate constitutions.

  4. The concept of 'Agni Deepana' before Panchakarma refers to which preparatory step?

    Answer: Kindling the digestive fire with herbs before oleation begins

    Agni Deepana involves administering digestive stimulants (like trikatu or other dipaniya herbs) to strengthen Agni before beginning Purvakarma, ensuring optimal processing of the oleating substances.

  5. Which Panchakarma therapy is specifically considered the primary treatment for Urdhvaga (upward-moving) diseases affecting the head and upper channels?

    Answer: Nasya

    Nasya is the primary treatment for Urdhvaga disorders because the nasal passage is considered the gateway to the head, and medicated substances administered nasally reach and purify the head channels.

  6. In Panchakarma practice, what does the term 'Samyak Shodhana' indicate?

    Answer: Proper and complete purification achieving the desired therapeutic outcome

    Samyak Shodhana means 'proper purification' and is confirmed by specific signs indicating complete and appropriate elimination without over- or under-purging.

  7. Which classical measure is used to assess the adequacy of pre-Panchakarma Swedana (sudation) in a patient?

    Answer: Appearance of perspiration on the forehead, softening of the skin, and lightness of the body

    Samyak Swinna (properly sudated) signs include sweat appearing on the forehead, softening and unctuousness of the skin, and a feeling of lightness, indicating adequate channel opening.