International Journal of Indian Medicine

ISSN: 0000-0000

Year: 2025 |Volume: 6 | Issue: 05


Role of Matra Basti in Management of Autism in Children-A Case Study

About Author

Rajput S., 1 , Jadhav N.2

1HOD & Professor, Dept of Kaumarbhritya, YMT Ayurvedic College, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

2(PG scholar), Dept of Kaumarbhritya, YMT Ayurvedic College, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai


Date of Acceptance: 2025-05-26

Date of Publication:2025-06-15

Correspondence Address:

Dr. Sandeep Rajput HOD & Professor, YMT Ayurvedic College, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai Email -dr.rajputsandeep@gmail.com Contact Number- 9167133548
Article-ID:IJIM_383_07_25 https://ijim.co.in

Keywords: Autism, Unmad, Matra basti, Pinda sweda, etc.


Source of Support: Nill

Conflict of Interest: None declared


Abstract


Autism is a type of neurodevelopmental disorder. The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in India is estimated to be around 1 in 68 children, according to a 2021 study published in the Indian Journal of Pediatrics. This translates to approximately 1.12 (0.74-1.68) per 100 children aged 2-9 years. Despite the high prevalence & associated impairment, Autism remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in many populations. Underlying etiology of autism spectrum disorder is still unknown. In Ayurveda, most psycho social abnormalities are included in the category of unmad. The present study describes the case of a child with Autism, who has been clinically diagnosed and treated with Ayurveda medications and Panchkarma procedure. There is significant improvement in relieving symptoms noted after giving Matra basti in present case.