In Basti Karma the medicated oil or herbal decoction are administered through the anal route. Basti has a broad spectrum therapeutic action on almost all the tissues of the body. As per Ayurvedic classics Basti works just as plant watered at its root gets circulated to all branches (su.ch.35/24-25). It has also been described as Ardha Chikitsa (Ch.si.1/39). i.e. half treatment for management of many diseases. The bioavailability of the drug i.e the part of the drug which is able to produce an active effect on the body will be higher when given as Basti. It has rejuvenative, curative, preventive and health promotive actions.